Mountain Services Ramsau

Service Under the Open Sky

The mountain services in Ramsau near Berchtesgaden in Bavaria combine lived faith with the majesty of the mountains. From May to October, open-air mountain services are regularly held – primarily on the idyllic Bindalm and at the Hirschkaser above Ramsau. The services last about 30 minutes and are cancelled in case of rain.

The Bindalm

The traditional mountain service on the Bindalm is organized by the Kolping family of Berchtesgaden with its board and is one of the highlights of the association's life. It is musically accompanied by an alphorn ensemble and an accordion; the deep, gentle tones of the alphorns echo through the mountain landscape, creating a special atmosphere.

The Hirschkaser

Mountain services are also held at the Hirschkaser (Toter Mann). The location is accessible on foot via hiking trails or conveniently by chairlift and offers a wide panorama of the surrounding mountains of the Berchtesgaden region.

Traditional Costume Culture in Ramsau

The mountain services are embedded in the rich customs of Ramsau. Around the mountain services, traditional costume and music associations cultivate alpine culture – for example, at the Pentecost concert of the Ramsau music band or at the Almtanzl at the Berggasthof Gerstreit. Ramsau is considered one of the centers of lived traditional costume culture in the Bavarian Alps.