"Relaxing at the Königssee" Schönau am Königssee by myriam_c

Schönau am Königssee Travel Guide: 23 reviews and 60 photos

Wallfahrtskirche in St. Bartholomä - Schönau am Königssee

"Spieglein, Spieglein an der Wand, wie heißt der schönste See im ganzen Land?"
This is no doubt the Königssee! Its crystalclear, emerald green water creates a magic atmosphere.
The Königssee is a lake surrounded by mountains and the water surface reflects the precipices of the Watzmann and its smaller neighbours.

On the picture is St. Bartholomä, the curiosity of the Königssee with its 12th century Wallfahrtskirche. St. Bartholomä can only be reached by boat. The boats used on the Königssee are electrical ferries: no pollution, no noise.

The village of Schönau is small: 135,9 km² of which 115 km² national park. During the day there are a lot of daytrippers but as soon as the boats stop their service (6pm) Schönau returns to be a quiet paradise.

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In a nutshell:Idyllic

Last visit to Schönau am Königssee: Jun 2002
Intro Updated Aug 14, 2004
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Reviews (8)

Salet & the Obersee Things to Do (4)

When you take the boat trip in Schönau, take the long one upto Salet. It's a sort of hop-on-hop-off and you can get off... more travel advice

The towers of the church - Schönau am Königssee

St. Bartholomä Things to Do (4)

When you take the boat tour in Schönau, you will see, long before the boat anchors, the picturesque pilgrimage church of... more travel advice

Boatswoman with trumpet - Schönau am Königssee

The Echo of the Königssee Things to Do (4)

The Königssee is a fjord-like embedded emerald-green lake, 8 km long, upto 1.2 km wide and upto 190m deep! Special is... more travel advice

Paragliding in the summer / skiing in... Sports & Outdoors (1)

PARAGLIDING: If you take the cablecar to Mt. Jenner Bergstation (1800m) , you will find the paragliding launch station... more travel advice

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Comments (12)

Maryimelda May 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM Report Abuse

I love reading pages about lovely little places that I have not yet discovered. Thanks.
Martinewezel Jul 11, 2010 at 12:07 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips, Myriam! The Obersee seems wonderful. We'll visit it soon.
neilward Dec 5, 2004 at 6:28 AM Report Abuse

One of my favourite parts of the world,great photos,nice one x
terps94 Jul 29, 2004 at 5:12 PM Report Abuse

great page!! Bechtesgaden and Koenigsee was one of my favorite place to see when I was living in Germany...I miss it ..grat pics
sandysmith Feb 8, 2004 at 3:29 PM Report Abuse

wonderbar - I'd love to have seen that reflection too1
globetrott Aug 5, 2003 at 2:11 PM Report Abuse

What a wonderful landscape and excellent pics ! I hope to visit it soon !
Helga67 Jun 22, 2003 at 1:27 PM Report Abuse

Lake, mountains, Deutche Gemütlichkeit, what a wonderful vacation
tini58de Jun 22, 2003 at 6:27 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful memories keep coming back now that I have seen your beautiful page! Isn't it a wonderful piece of nature???
truus_s Jun 18, 2003 at 3:40 PM Report Abuse

Heel erg mooi ..gezellig lijkt me het daar!Prachtige fotos..Germany eten en drinken...GEZELLIG EN LEKKER..
Leipzig Jun 18, 2003 at 2:23 PM Report Abuse

What a beautiful place! I just love your picturesque intro photo.