The mighty cliffs of the Berchtesgaden Alps plunge almost vertically to the shores of Lake Königssee, which reaches a depth of 192 meters at its deepest point. To experience the spectacular scenery surrounding Bavaria’s best-known mountain lake, you’ll need to take a boat—and hear the famous echo.
Glide silently across the fjord-like lake aboard one of the electric boats operated by Königssee Schifffahrt. Emerald-green water sparkles in the sun, blue-and-white skies stretch overhead, and the famous trumpet echo reverberates between the steep rock walls. Surrounded by the mountains of Germany’s only Alpine national park and the imposing Watzmann East Face, a boat ride across Lake Königssee is an unforgettable experience in any season.The only way to truly explore Lake Königssee is by boat. Steep cliffs plunge all the way to the water, leaving no roads, hiking trails, or bike paths around the lake.