Königssee Lake
Lake Koenigsee is an incredibly beautiful lake that stands out for its emerald greenish hue of water. You feel like just a hero of a fairy tale, standing on a rocky shore, which is so reminiscent of the coast of the Scandinavian fjords. Lake Koenigsee is located in the southeastern part of Germany on the border with Austria, namely in Schönau. Schoenau translates to "beautiful valley."
The local nature has managed to bring its pristine appearance to our time. Saturated forests, in the middle of mountainous terrain, beloved alpine meadows, fresh air, all these components simply provide an unforgettable vacation in this area.
The mountainous landscape of this area is complemented by ancient farms and various places for recreation. Koenigssee Lake is certainly a gem among these natural resources. It is part of the Berchtesgaden National Park, which is organized to preserve the pristine nature. The beauty of its shores and the amazingly clear emerald-colored water attract many tourists.
Lake Koenigsee is quite small for its size, but deep enough, compared with the deepest lakes in Europe.
You can hear how Koenigsee is also called Bartholomew's Lake, which means St. Bartholomew's Lake, since it really houses an ancient church with domes, which can only be tasted by walking on the water. This holy building is located on the island of the lake and is its most important landmark. Not far from it, you can also see the ice chapel, which does not melt even in summer, and the castle, where the Bavarian kings were going to hunt.
Due to the fact that the lake is located among huge sheer cliffs, it has amazing acoustics: if you shout hard, you can hear the purest echo more than once in response. Walking along the water surface on a local boat, the guide usually demonstrates this phenomenon by playing a melody on a trumpet.
The Germans are very sensitive to the natural resources of Lake Koenigsee, carefully taking care of them. The reservoir is quite rich in flora and fauna, among which you can find the rarest exhibits. For example, blue edelweiss is found here, and a considerable number of fishing enthusiasts are in a hurry to catch trout and char.
In the warm summer, guests of this region enjoy swimming and fishing. But in winter, active vacationers come here, who give an advantage to skiing, ice skating, curling. In addition, the clean air, mineral waters and favorable climate have a positive impact on human health and well-being.
Lake Koenigsee has all the conditions for a comfortable stay, because there are cozy cafes and restaurants, shops, boarding houses, hotels, as well as various entertainment facilities.
