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From Munich: Königsee Day Tour by Van

From Munich: Königsee Day Tour by Van

Spend a beautiful day at the emerald waters of Königssee in the Berchtesgaden Alps of Bavaria. Departing Munich, you will drive along the most scenic German Alpine road into the marvelous valley of Berchtesgaden. Arrive at Königssee and take a boat ride to the peninsula. As you cruise, listen out for the mysterious echo of Königssee, created by the proximity of the sheer rock walls. You will also see the historic Eagle`s Nest viewpoint, a teahouse that was offered to Hitler on his 50th birthday. Look out too for the so-called Sleeping Witch silhouettes in the mountains. Back on dry land, visit the chapel of St. Bartholoma, dating from 1134 and located at the foot of Germany’s second highest mountain, the 8,900-foot (2,700-meter) high Watzmann. Walk to the final station at Salet, where a footpath leads to Lake Obersee. Enjoy the marvelous views of Germany´s highest waterfall at Röthbachfall. Return to Munich for a hotel drop-off. The entire length of this journey into a serene wilderness is 8-10 hours.

Private Konigssee and Salt Mine Day Trip from Salzburg

Private Konigssee and Salt Mine Day Trip from Salzburg

Get to know this picturesque corner of Bavaria near the Austrian border including the famous Königsee lake. Explore the natural beauty and authentic atmosphere of the Berchtesgaden National Park. Be picked up in Salzburg and enjoy a scenic drive to the region. Once there, take a boat trip on the emerald green water of the 8-km-long Königssee amidst the steep rock faces (own expense). Glide silently and in an environmentally friendly way along the east face of the Watzmann Mountain towards Admire its striking red onion domes which can be seen from afar. Disembark from the boat and take a fascinating tour of the Salt Mine (own expense). Admire other attractions in the area including the Obersee lake with its reflection of the Hagen Mountain Range, and the Röthbach waterfall, Germany's largest.

Konigsee Private Scenic Boat Tour

Konigsee Private Scenic Boat Tour

In the last little southeastern corner of Germany, surrounded by an amphitheatre of majestic mountains, is the King’s Lake, or Königsee. It sits at the heart of the Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany’s only alpine national park and a recognized UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The 192 meters deep lake is therefore only navigated by electrical boats that have operated here for more than 100 years, thanks to Prince-Regent Luitpold of Bavaria, who was afraid the noise would scare away the deer he so liked to hunt here in the 19th century. We should forget that the almost vertical walls of the mountains here cause an echo that can be heard over 7 times. During our visit, you will hear said echo, but no longer caused by the king’s rifle but by the boatmen’s trumpet, reverberating over the mountains all the way to Austria. Let’s embark on a pure romantic journey over the Kings Lake, to see the St. Bartholomä peninsula just behind the east wall of the Watzmann mountain.

Berchtesgaden: Private Guided Walking Tour

Berchtesgaden: Private Guided Walking Tour

From prehistory to Celtic times, early medieval to the nazi rule, Berchtesgaden stayed a hotspot. As a town, its roots go back to 1102 AD, and its existence is deeply connected to the salt mines in this town that enriched the entire region, therefore passing hands from nobility and clergy until it joined Bavaria in 1810. On the foothills of the famous Watzmann mountain seen in “The Sound of Music”, it is no wonder that even the Bavarian royalty chose it as one of their residences. Later on, Adolf Hitler took an interest as well, later building his mountain residence at Obersalzberg and making Berchtesgaden a nazi stronghold during World War II. The war did not hinder the beauty of this city, fortunately, and today we can enjoy its fresh mountain air as clean as it ever was. This tour will give all the hindsight on these and many more details, stories and less-known facts about a little alpine town that once had a hand in international affairs.

Watzmann: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Munich: Königsee Day Tour by Van

From Munich: Königsee Day Tour by Van

Spend a beautiful day at the emerald waters of Königssee in the Berchtesgaden Alps of Bavaria. Departing Munich, you will drive along the most scenic German Alpine road into the marvelous valley of Berchtesgaden. Arrive at Königssee and take a boat ride to the peninsula. As you cruise, listen out for the mysterious echo of Königssee, created by the proximity of the sheer rock walls. You will also see the historic Eagle`s Nest viewpoint, a teahouse that was offered to Hitler on his 50th birthday. Look out too for the so-called Sleeping Witch silhouettes in the mountains. Back on dry land, visit the chapel of St. Bartholoma, dating from 1134 and located at the foot of Germany’s second highest mountain, the 8,900-foot (2,700-meter) high Watzmann. Walk to the final station at Salet, where a footpath leads to Lake Obersee. Enjoy the marvelous views of Germany´s highest waterfall at Röthbachfall. Return to Munich for a hotel drop-off. The entire length of this journey into a serene wilderness is 8-10 hours.

Private Konigssee and Salt Mine Day Trip from Salzburg

Private Konigssee and Salt Mine Day Trip from Salzburg

Get to know this picturesque corner of Bavaria near the Austrian border including the famous Königsee lake. Explore the natural beauty and authentic atmosphere of the Berchtesgaden National Park. Be picked up in Salzburg and enjoy a scenic drive to the region. Once there, take a boat trip on the emerald green water of the 8-km-long Königssee amidst the steep rock faces (own expense). Glide silently and in an environmentally friendly way along the east face of the Watzmann Mountain towards Admire its striking red onion domes which can be seen from afar. Disembark from the boat and take a fascinating tour of the Salt Mine (own expense). Admire other attractions in the area including the Obersee lake with its reflection of the Hagen Mountain Range, and the Röthbach waterfall, Germany's largest.

Konigsee Private Scenic Boat Tour

Konigsee Private Scenic Boat Tour

In the last little southeastern corner of Germany, surrounded by an amphitheatre of majestic mountains, is the King’s Lake, or Königsee. It sits at the heart of the Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany’s only alpine national park and a recognized UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The 192 meters deep lake is therefore only navigated by electrical boats that have operated here for more than 100 years, thanks to Prince-Regent Luitpold of Bavaria, who was afraid the noise would scare away the deer he so liked to hunt here in the 19th century. We should forget that the almost vertical walls of the mountains here cause an echo that can be heard over 7 times. During our visit, you will hear said echo, but no longer caused by the king’s rifle but by the boatmen’s trumpet, reverberating over the mountains all the way to Austria. Let’s embark on a pure romantic journey over the Kings Lake, to see the St. Bartholomä peninsula just behind the east wall of the Watzmann mountain.

Berchtesgaden: Private Guided Walking Tour

Berchtesgaden: Private Guided Walking Tour

From prehistory to Celtic times, early medieval to the nazi rule, Berchtesgaden stayed a hotspot. As a town, its roots go back to 1102 AD, and its existence is deeply connected to the salt mines in this town that enriched the entire region, therefore passing hands from nobility and clergy until it joined Bavaria in 1810. On the foothills of the famous Watzmann mountain seen in “The Sound of Music”, it is no wonder that even the Bavarian royalty chose it as one of their residences. Later on, Adolf Hitler took an interest as well, later building his mountain residence at Obersalzberg and making Berchtesgaden a nazi stronghold during World War II. The war did not hinder the beauty of this city, fortunately, and today we can enjoy its fresh mountain air as clean as it ever was. This tour will give all the hindsight on these and many more details, stories and less-known facts about a little alpine town that once had a hand in international affairs.

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