Best places: Things to dos in Königssee, Germany

Alpine national park featuring numerous trails & the iconic lakeside Church of Saint Bartholomew.

Scenic mountainside vista offers a sweeping panorama of the surrounding valleys & mountains.

This large, clear lake features boating, parks & a peninsula with the iconic St. Bartholomew church.

Forested natural area featuring a walking track along a creek & striking scenery.

Tranquil forest area known for walking trails & a popular viewing spot overlooking Königssee lake.

👍👍 One of the best scenic places on the earth. It is heaven on earth. You can reach here easily from Salzburg by bus 840 and 841. One change required from Berchesgaden. We booked the first entry of 8.30 am through online tickets. In the early morning it was less crowded and hence we enjoyed it a lot...

Scenic, remote lake offering striking mountain views, plus nearby trails & a waterfall.

Laid-back 1- & 2-bedroom apartments in an unpretentious mountainside hotel with a restaurant.

This picturesque Catholic church with a mountain backdrop is popular for photography.

Visitor centre & museum with multimedia exhibits on the Berchtesgaden Alps, plus a cinema & library.

Modern rooms in a sophisticated hotel, plus a stylish restaurant, a bar, a spa & 2 pools.

Pilgrimage church dating to 1697 by a scenic mountain lake, with domed red roof & white stucco work.

👍👍 Beatiful hike and perfect on hot days. Gorgeous surroundings. Although not everything has a railing (only the lower parts or where the path is wide enough), it's safe for kids. I'm assuming every parent know where to give their young kids an extra hand. Doable with kids. My kids hike themselves (4...

An elevated walkway runs through this scenic gorge where multiple waterfalls cascade into a river.

👍👍 Really great place to stop and try out local specialties. Love the Milk Liqueur, but really everything was tasty. We got lots of souvenirs to take home. Follow our adventures #SLYSTRX

👍👍 We did the hike on 8 Oct 2022. One might get a different experience depending on the season. Gorgeous views along the hike, but do not believe the sign that says 15 mins to the ice chapel (cave). From that sign, it took us about an hour to get to the cave itself. The first half of the trail from S...

👍👍 Absolutely gorgeous place for an easy walk into the mountains!

Cozy rooms in a down-to-earth lodging with free breakfast, a Bavarian restaurant & a terrace.

Hitler's former mountain-top base reached by elevator, now the site of a restaurant with views.

👍👍 Very nice place with outdoor enclosure for different animals. We particularly liked the hand tame marmots. The visit costs nothing, but you can leave a small donation to the breeder.