General information
Bischofswiesen, the climate health-resort with its imposing mountain 'Watzmann' yet the gateway to the Berchtesgadener Land is easy to reach. Families with children as well as active travellers and seniors will find numerous summer- and winter-sport- and leisure facilities here.

How to get there
By car: Motorway in direction Salzburg - Exit Salzburg or Bad Reichenhall - apporx. 20 km to Bischofswiesen. By plane: Airport Salzburg Airport München

Summer resort
Yet the gateway to the Berchtesgadener Land is easy to reach. Bischofswiesen's gentle valley surrounded by rolling hills and lush meadows make it ideal for walks and cycling tours along groomed trails and up challenging slopes. This climatic cure area with impressive alpine views, especially that of the legendary Watzmann, is known for its focus on health. Among its facilities are the biological 'cure-hotel'-, the heated natural pond 'Aschauerweiherbad' with a separate mud pool, the Kneipp cold water pool and a vitality exercising trail.

Winter resort
Winter sports lovers appreciate Bischofswiesen too: it is the venue for the FIS Snowboard World Championships and the World Cup in Downhill Ski. The Federal Performance Centre at Götschen boasts a half-pipe, floodlights and snow-blowing equipment. Those who prefer a slower tempo enjoy the groomed trails of the cross-country ski centre or sledding on natural runs - especially popular with children. True to its traditions, Bischofswiesen is known for its hospitality, its festivities and its preservation of local customs: a true picture of Bavarian lifestyle.