Ramsau

 You’ve undoubtedly seen pictures of St. Sebastian’s Church, located in Ramsau—they’re frequently on the covers of German guidebooks and brochures. And you’ve probably also seen pictures of the nearby Hintersee Lake. Or perhaps you’ve seen pictures of the fall festival, Almabtrieb, when the cows are brought down from the summer pastures for the cold winter. If you’re looking for a quaint, alpine village to spend your days in, look no further than Ramsau. Why go there? Although Ramsau is home to only about 3000 people, there are tons of things for you to do in the area—just check out this guide. Whether you like hiking, skiing, swimming, star-gazing, or just relaxing and feasting on German food and drink, Ramsau is the place for you. And oh yeah, that church looks beautiful and straight out of a fairytale no matter what time of year it is. Where to go: Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Germany