Tucked away in the Bavarian Alps near Austria, Berchtesgaden is a stunning town with a complex and compelling past. Originally a favorite getaway for Bavarian royalty, it became globally significant ...

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A chalet—also commonly known as a Swiss chalet—is a small house that originated in the Alpine region of Europe. Common in Switzerland, the Bavarian Alps, the French Alps and the Austrian region of ...

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