Lake Königssee

Lake Schönau am Königssee, Bavaria, Germany

What to expect

Königssee is a natural lake in the southeast Berchtesgadener Land district of Germany, known for its clear water and picturesque setting, surrounded by steeply-rising mountains and home to the famous pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomä

Plan your family visit to the Lake Königssee with these blog insights 👇

Day Trip From Salzburg To Lake Königssee and Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, Germany With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We took an electric ferry ride on Lake Königssee and got off at the final stop to explore

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the 'singing Alps' and the stunning scenery ✨

Boating and hiking at Königssee and Obersee in Bavaria with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat trip across the Königssee and enjoyed the views. We stopped at St. Bartholomä and then continued to Salet. From Salet, we hiked to Obersee and further to the highest waterfall in Germany. "A Seefahrt, die ist lustig, eine Seefahrt, die ist schön."

Highlights: The clear water and the reflections of the mountains were amazing. We loved the echo demonstration with the trumpet. "The Spiegelung der Berge im See ist hier noch intensiver als am Königssee. Es ist windstill und das Wasser sehr ruhig. Einfach magisch." ✨

Berchtesgaden: Sights and excursion destinations for a 1-week holiday

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat trip on the Königssee. We went to St. Bartholomä. We visited the Obersee and hiked to the Fischunkelalm

Highlights: The Königssee is a beautiful place. The children enjoyed the boat ride and the stunning views. The echo was great! ✨

Hiking through the Steinernes Meer: 4-day hut tour with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat ride on the Königssee and enjoyed the scenery. "Fascinated, the children listen to the trumpet playing at the echo wall." We also walked along the shore

Highlights: The kids loved the boat trip and listening to the trumpet. The turquoise color of the lake and the surrounding mountains were stunning ✨