Berchtesgaden, town, southeastern Germany, in Bavaria, year-round resort in the Bavarian Alps. The town is in a salt-mining region and has a wood-carving industry. Near Berchtesgaden is the site of the Berghof, the palatial residence (no longer standing) of Adolf Hitler. Population (1997) 7,966.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Berchtesgaden Information info
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