Berchtesgaden is celebrating 200 years of belonging to Bavaria

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Berchtesgaden celebrates its first 200 years as a part of Bavaria with concerts, exhibitions and a literary contest. © iStockphoto

Three cheers for Bavaria!

Berchtesgaden is celebrating 200 years of belonging to the most southerly Federal State in Germany. The following are the highlights of the summer of celebrations at the InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort on the Obersalzberg.

Berchtesgaden has been many things in its time: In the 12th century, it was the capital of a tiny spiritual Augustine state, while in the 16th century it was a principality. Following Secularisation in 1803, Berchtesgaden took a ride on a bit of an international law roller-coaster. First, it became part of the Electorate of Salzburg, only to be taken over by the Austrian Emperor after just two years. Another four years later, Napoleon seized Berchtesgaden but only held onto it for a year. Finally, in 1810, Berchtesgaden found peace: it was annexed to the kingdom of Bavaria, where it remains to this day (although Bavaria is officially a Federal State these days, it’s still a bit of a kingdom in the hearts of many Bavarians). The InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort is putting on a string of cultural events throughout the summer to mark the 200-year anniversary of Berchtesgaden.

Concert for the whole family on the Obersalzberg

A free open-air concert by the Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic Orchestra in the Mountain Gallery: there will be some seating area and a covered stage, or you can bring a blanket and sit where you like.
5th September 2010, 11:00

Berchtesgadener Land: modern and traditional

An exhibition of the works of Walter Angerer, also known as Angerer the Younger. The artist has put together an exhibition entitled “Berchtesgadener Land: modern and traditional”.
Until the end of August 2010.

Writing competition: prose about Berchtesgaden

You can join in our competition to write something about Berchtesgaden. It could be about your holidays, or your most treasured memories of childhood in the mountains. There will be a jury to decide on the best entries, which will be read out during the prize-giving ceremony. Closing date for entries is 30th June 2010, Prize-giving and reading in September.

Experience the arts live

The InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort has appointed ten official “Artists in Residence” to create their masterpieces live in front of an audience of guests.
23rd to 26th September 2010.