Closest airports are in [wiki=b3d25ef3afe9e4475e72728f6e8dda20]Salzburg[/wiki] and [wiki=7b88a4aca50f33c258efc438d098c9f4]Munich[/wiki].
Bad Reichenhall is easily reached by rail. There's direct commuter train (route S3) from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden which goes through Bad Reichenhall every 30 minutes to an hour depending on the time of day. Travellers from Munich have to connect either in Salzburg or in Freilassing (small town on the German side of the border, where Berchtesgaden railway splits from the mainline).
*[url=http://www.bahn.de/-S:PtVOSN:dHaeotNNo2w3TdNNNNtM/p/view/index.shtmlGerman]Railways[/url] Tel: 0800 1507090
*[url=http://www.oebb.at/pv/en/]Austrian railways[/url]
from [wiki=7b88a4aca50f33c258efc438d098c9f4]Munich[/wiki] and [wiki=b3d25ef3afe9e4475e72728f6e8dda20]Salzburg[/wiki] go to A8 autobahn.
Fun and adventure sports can be booked through Club Aktiv, Tel.: +49 8651 67238
*Mountain climbing
*Bungee jumping
*[url=http://www.take-off-flights.de/]Paragliding[/url] - Information about tandem-paragliding from TAKE-OFF, Stefan Wiebel, licensed tandem flight pilot: Tel.: +49 8651 984192; cellphone +49 179 241 1136
Rafting
*Diving - Information from Tauchcenter Blue-Ring-Octopus, Tel.: +49 8651 5105
* Swimming - There is a large choice of attractive heated outdoor and indoor pools, as well as beaches on the banks of crystal-clear mountain lakes. Pools in Bad Reichenhall:
**RupertusTherme Spa & Fitness Resort ThermenLandschaft Mon. - Sat. 09:00 a.m - 22:00 p.m Sun. and holidays 09:00 a.m - 20:00 p.m
**Städtische Schwimmhalle: Municipal indoor pool: Mon. - Fri. 2:00 - 9:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun. & holidays 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
**Thumsee beach: open May through September
Biking - The spa zone boasts 50 km of biking trails, the Berchtesgaden Land district some 500 km! What an invitation to undertake one of many varied bicycle excursions! Among the favorites of the area are Thumsee Lake, Saalach Lake, along Saalach River, around Mount Untersberg and many more. The tourist office's activity program includes free guided biking tours.
**[url=http://www.mozartradweg.de/]Mozart biking trail[/url] - A bike tour following the trail of the famed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This unequaled musical genius is undoubtedly one of the most famous composers of all times. Over 200 years later, Mozart's operas such as Don Giovanni or The Magic Flute still enthrall millions of listeners. As a person, Mozart remains somewhat of a puzzle but many traces of his short but turbulent life can be found - especially in our area. Embark on a bike ride of discovery to the places connected to the life and works of this formidable character dotted throughout the areas of Salzburg, Chiemsee and Berchtesgaden Land.
**Bike rental. Aral fuel station (Loferer Strasse 28 - 29 on the B20 near Bad Reichenhall) rents bicycles at the following rates: Touring bike EUR 7.50 / day; Mountain bike with suspension fork EUR 12.50 / day \; Full-suspension mountain bike EUR 17.50 / day; 24-hour service; 10% discount with the Visitor's Card; Free crash helmet
Downhill skiing - Bad Reichenhall makes for an ideal base from which to ski the slopes of the Berchtesgaden and Salzburg areas. Berchtesgaden is easy to reach by car or public transportation. Salzburg is but a short drive away and within an hour you can reach famous ski areas such as Flachau, [url=http://www.skigebiet-zauchensee.com/en/index.php]Zauchensee[/url], Filzmoos, Saalfelden or the Dachstein-Tauern area. Information and reduced rate passes can be obtained from the Bad Reichenhall tourist information office Tel.: +49 8651 606 0
*Sledding - A natural sled run (750 m) can be found in Bayerisch Gmain starting at Bergkurgarten. Two-seater sleds can be rented for free by presenting the Visitor's Card to the information center at Bayerisch Gmain. The run is illuminated at night till 10:00 p.m. Tel.: +49 8651 606 401
*Ice-skating - Bad Reichenhall's ice-skating rink has been closed due to building failure. If weather permits, ice-skating is also possible on Lake Thumsee.
*Snowshoe hiking - Experience Bad Reichenhall's glittering winter landscape on a snowshoe trek to the summit of Mount Predigtstuhl! Spectacular vistas are your reward! Information and booking: Josef Posch, Tel.: +49 8651 4009 or +49 171 737 0893.
*Ice-curling - Tuesdays 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Bayerisch Gmain's sports and leisure center.
*[url=http://www.rupertustherme.de/]RupertusTherme Spa & Fitness Resort[/url] - A new showpiece for Bad Reichenhall. The ultimate enjoyment in a spa facility featuring natural thermal springs, opened its doors at the end of March 2005. The name is derived from St. Rupert, the patron saint of salt, after whom, by tradition, numerous establishments in Bad Reichenhall are named. RupertusTherme sets itself apart from the numerous existing and planned natural mineral hot springs in Bavaria by integrating the healthy tradition of salt in a completely new and trendsetting vitality and activity concept.
Hiking
*High-wire rig
*Canyoning
*Cave exploring
*Golf - Welcome to Golf Country! 10 golf courses and one driving-range (Marzoll) within a radius of 45 km await you in the vicinity of Bad Reichenhall and Bayerisch Gmain. Some of the green offer breathtaking views of mountains and lakes as well.
**Driving-Range (Schloßberghof, Marzoll) Tel.: 08651 / 7005-41.
*[url=http://www.spielbanken-bayern.de/wDeutsch/reichenhall/index.php/]Gambling[/url] Games daily from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am and slot machines daily from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 am.