The weather in South East Bavaria near Salzburg

Particular weather conditions in Berchtesgaden. Through out the day, until 16:00, the Berchtesgaden web cams bring you up to date pictures of the local weather. Most pictures are updated every hour. Because of Berchtesgaden’s special location, surrounded by high mountains and bordering on Salzburg, weather conditions can vary from quick changing to long durational.

If the weather front crosses over the Watzmann or the Untersberg mountains then the weather changes drastically and fast. This holds up the clouds on the opposite side of the valley by the Hohen Göll and Eagles Nest (Kehlstein) mountains, giving unusually long periods of rain or sunshine.

The Lake Futensee Weather station has the coldest temperatures in Bavaria or even Germany.

Futensee endures different kinds of weather situations that are not normally associated to the Berchtesgaden Region. Due to the position of the Berchtesgaden Valley, the weather conditions usually occur later than normal e.g. rain comes later and sunshine lasts longer.


Up on the mountains, climbers, have to pay particular attention to weather conditions. The high altitudes can cause very quick changing weather conditions putting the climbers in very dangerous situations. That is why it is always a good idea to check various weather reports and even check the Web Cams from the various regions.

The web cams display actual weather pictures of the Berchtesgaden Region.

In Berchtesgaden there is something to do for every kind of weather condition.
For those interested in something Cultural, the nearby city of Salzburg offers the Easter Festival and the famous Salzburg Festival.