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Schoenau am Koenigssee - You will learn about:
The legend of the Watzmann mountain
The importance of the ancestral salz mines and trade
The particular geography of Lake Königsee
The National Park of Berchtesgaden
The Provosty and the independent territory
Bavarian annexation
Arrival of the royal family to Berchtesgaden
Hunting ground for kings
Origin of the electrical boats
World War I and II
The nazi rule, Adolf Hitler and the Eagles Nest
Modern age
You will see:
The little village of Schönau am Königssee
St. Bartholomä peninsula
St. Bartholomä church
View of the Eagles Nest
Watzmann mountain
Röthbach waterfall
- Customizable tour with a local guide
- Exclusive private guided tour
- Dedicated local guide for your group
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Tucked away in the southeast corner of Germany, encircled by an impressive range of mountains, lies the Königsee, or King’s Lake. The lake is the centerpiece of Berchtesgaden Nationalpark, Germany’s sole alpine national park and a distinguished UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The lake, with a maximum depth of 192 meters, can only be traversed by electric boats, thanks to a tradition more than a century old set by Prince-Regent Luitpold of Bavaria. Luitpold was worried the noise would drive off the deer he fancied hunting in these parts during the 19th century. It is fascinating that the near-vertical mountain walls here create an echo that reverberates up to seven times.
Let’s set out on a serene journey across the King’s lake, where we can catch sight of the St. Bartholomä peninsula nestled against the eastern face of the Watzmann mountain, and see the historic hunting lodge of the kings. We will gaze upon the Röthbach waterfall, Germany’s tallest with a staggering height of over 400 meters, and end our journey at the cul-de-sac that borders Austria.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
