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Bad Reichenhall
Give it one full day plus a night: the salt works, the spa garden and the Predigtstuhl lift, with Salzburg 30 min away by train.
Bad Reichenhall is a small Bavarian spa town built on salt, 20 km from Salzburg and on the S3 line to Berchtesgaden. The old town is compact and walkable, the Alte Saline and the Kurgarten are the two set-piece sights, and the Predigtstuhl cable car climbs to 1,614 m from the edge of the centre. Most travellers see it in a day or use it as a quieter, cheaper bed base for Salzburg and the Berchtesgaden Alps.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct for the lift, lakes and spa garden; Dec–Mar for snow and the Berchtesgaden ski areas
- avoid Nov (grey, wet, lifts and lake baths often shut); mid-July–Aug if you dislike heat and crowds
- Airports
- SZG · MUC
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bad Reichenhall112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bad Reichenhall, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a town of its size; the real risks are Alpine weather, unlit paths after dark and cash-only bills.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers112 fire and ambulance · 110 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSZG Salzburg (Closest airport, about 20 km (12 mi); bus or train via Salzburg, roughly 1 h door to door).SZG Salzburg (Closest airport, about 12 mi (20 km); bus or train via Salzburg, roughly 1 h door to door).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable and largely car-free.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and cake in a café€4–8 (≈ US$5–10)
- Sit-down mealBavarian main course in a tavern€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
- Beer0.5 l in a tavern€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideTown bus single ride€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€240 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SZG Salzburg (Closest airport, about 20 km (12 mi); bus or train via Salzburg, roughly 1 h door to door) · MUC Munich (About 150 km (93 mi); train to Freilassing or Salzburg, then the S3, roughly 2.5–3 h)SZG Salzburg (Closest airport, about 12 mi (20 km); bus or train via Salzburg, roughly 1 h door to door) · MUC Munich (About 93 mi (150 km); train to Freilassing or Salzburg, then the S3, roughly 2.5–3 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Care
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Care
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bad Reichenhall: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
14 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable and largely car-free. Three town bus routes run (1, 2 and the CityBus 4); all stop at the station and Rathausplatz. Buses reach Thumsee and the outskirts. Trains: the S3 Salzburg–Berchtesgaden stops every 30–60 min. A car helps for the Alps and lakes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Salzburg
goDoor to door: About 1 h
S3 train from Bad Reichenhall station, about 30–40 min
Old town, fortress and Mozart sights; go early, the centre fills by midday.
Berchtesgaden and Königssee
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
S3 train to Berchtesgaden, then bus 841 to Königssee
Boat on the lake is the point; buy the boat ticket at the pier and go before 10:00 in summer.Boat on the lake is the point; buy the boat ticket at the pier and go before 10:00 AM in summer.
Lake Thumsee
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Bus route 1 or 2, or a 4 km (2.5 mi) walk/cycleBus route 1 or 2, or a 2.5 mi (4 km) walk/cycle
Swim in summer; the Thumseebad opens in good weather Jun–Sep.
Munich
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5–3 h
Train via Freilassing or Salzburg, then fast train
Doable as a long day, better as an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town and Rathausplatz
Pedestrian core, cafés and shops at the door; best for one night without a car.
Around the station (Bahnhofplatz)
S3 to Salzburg and Berchtesgaden; practical for rail arrivals and early departures.
Thumsee
Lake 4 km (2.5 mi) south-west, swimming and quiet; bus route 1 or 2, or a car.Lake 2.5 mi (4 km) south-west, swimming and quiet; bus route 1 or 2, or a car.
Bayerisch Gmain and Marzoll
Village outskirts with guesthouses and the sled run; car useful.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–160 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| Alte Saline salt works, adult2 × €9 | €18 |
| Predigtstuhl cable car, return2 × €34 | €68 |
| RupertusTherme, adult2 × €24 | €47 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €51 |
| Trip total≈ €282 per person per day, bed included | €564≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to and from Bad Reichenhall excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and cake in a café | €4–8 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Bavarian main course in a tavern | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer, 0.5 l in a tavern | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Town bus single ride | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| S3 train Bad Reichenhall → Salzburg | about €7–10 (≈ US$9–12) |
| Bike rental, touring bike per day | €7.50 (≈ US$9) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Predigtstuhl cable car and the Thumseebad lake baths close outside their season: check dates before you build a day around them.
- Many small guesthouses and restaurants take cash only; carry euros.
- Summer afternoon thunderstorms build fast in the Alps; start hikes and the lift early.
- Sunday: most shops shut, including in the pedestrian zone.
Emergency numbers
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Police
- 110
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Fire and ambulance112
- Police110
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate-general is in Munich and most embassies are in Berlin. Austrian border services are in Salzburg.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- S3 Bad Reichenhall → Salzburg: about €7–10 (≈ US$9–12), 30–40 min
- Predigtstuhl cable car, return: €34 (≈ US$40) adult
- RupertusTherme, adult: €23.50 (≈ US$30)
Say or show
- Grüß Gott — Hello (gruess got)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-kuh)
- Bitte — Please (bit-tuh)
- Die Rechnung, bitte — The bill, please (dee rekh-noong bit-tuh)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ikh mit kar-tuh tsah-len)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the station? (voh ist dair bahn-hohf)
Cash is still common in small guesthouses and taverns.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bad Reichenhall. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct for the lift, lakes and spa garden; Dec–Mar for snow and the Berchtesgaden ski areas · avoid Nov (grey, wet, lifts and lake baths often shut); mid-July–Aug if you dislike heat and crowds · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SZG and MUC: last S3 departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: old town and Rathausplatz, Alte Saline and Kurgarten, station and RupertusTherme, Thumsee.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Alte Saline, Predigtstuhl lift, RupertusTherme, Heimatmuseum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures for the lift and the lake baths so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialBad Reichenhall official town site
- officialAlte Saline Bad Reichenhall
- officialPredigtstuhlbahn
- officialRupertusTherme
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bad Reichenhall, revision 5237796 (CC BY-SA 4.0)