Laufen (Laufen) — a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria at 418 m elevation, served by Berchtesgaden Hbf.
Why Visit Laufen (Laufen)
Laufen is a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria. Renowned for Laufen Historic Center & Marktplatz, Laufen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Laufen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Laufen, Bavaria Architecture & Gastronomy, Laufen rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Berchtesgaden Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Laufen
Laufen Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Laufen.
Laufen Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Laufen.
Laufen Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Laufen.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Laufen
- Laufen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Laufen.
- Laufen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Laufen.
- Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Laufen — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Laufen.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Laufen
In Laufen (Bavaria), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Laufen
Laufen Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Laufen serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Laufen Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Laufen & Local Transit
By Train: Berchtesgaden Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Laufen
Combine Laufen with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Freilassing (11.2 km away)
- Teisendorf (12.6 km away)
- Ainring (13.7 km away)
- Waging am See (14.5 km away)
- Traunstein (22.5 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Bavaria
Explore other destinations across Bavaria:
Munich · Nuremberg · Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Füssen & Neuschwanstein · Füssen · Dinkelsbühl · Bamberg · Mittenwald · Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Berchtesgaden · Lindau (Bodensee) · Regensburg