Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden

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Ramsau is a German municipality in the Bavarian Alps with a population of around 1,800. It is located in the district of Berchtesgadener Land in Bavaria, close to the border with Austria, 35 km south of Salzburg and 150 km south-east of Munich. It is situated north of the Berchtesgaden National Park.

Coat of Arms Map
Data
State: Bavaria
Region: Oberbayern
District: Berchtesgadener Land
Area:
Population: 1.800
Population per km²:
Altitude: 580m to 2713m above sea-level
Postal code: 83486
Telephone prefix number: +49 8657
Geographic location:
number plate: BGL
Address of townhall: Im Tal 2
83486 Ramsau
Website: www.ramsau.de
Politics
Mayor: Hans Datzmann (CSU)

Ramsau is famous for its high mountains, including the third highest mountain in Germany, the fabled Mount Watzmann (2713 m), and for the lake Hintersee. The church of Ramsau is often on postcards.

Church of Ramsau
Church of Ramsau

Coordinates: 47°37′N 12°54′E