Schönau am Königssee - Winter Sports Centre
Nestled at the northern end of the Königssee, Schönau has a perfect position for both scenery and winter sports.
The village boasts the famous bobsleigh run on the shores of the lake, the ski-touring in the neighbouring National Park, and the closest access in the region to the Jenner ski area.
The hotels and other accommodation are either located in the lakeside area near the cable car, in the village centre about 1 kilometre away, or in the hamlets of the surrounding countryside.
The Königssee is one of the best-known of Bavaria's mountain lakes, both for its beauty and its cleanliness, although it is nowhere near as big as the largest lake in the state, the Chiemsee.
Schönau
shares with Berchtesgaden a history that is bound with the extraction of
salt from the mines in the area.
But the village as also known for its craftsman who made dolls and toys, as well as tools and work implements.
The Jenner ski area just outside Schönau is the best known and largest of the small areas in the area and is easily reached by car, ski bus or on foot from some of the closer hotels.
Schönau can be approached from the north on the German Alpine Road or via Salzburg and the motorway. A regular train service to nearby Berchtesgaden operates from the main Munich railway station.
The most convenient airport is Salzburg Airport which is only 20km away from the village. Munich airport is just under 200km in distance. Car hire is available at both airports.
Further Schönau am Königssee Information
Berchtesgaden
Skiing
Berchtesgaden Accommodation
Berchtesgaden Weather
Schönau am Königssee Accommodation
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Connections
Schönau am Königssee Tourist
Office
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