Mount Watzmann

Since time immemorial the gigantic Watzmann massif has reigned in supreme majesty, deeply impressing all those who have gazed upon it. During the course of its long history, its rocky heights and deep crevasses have inspired many a tale and legend.

Get involved with a mind trip to the legendary past of the big mountain and its rocky neighbours. Numerous deliverances witness of its wild and exciting life.

Swathed in myths and mysteries, Watzmann mountain is ever-present in Schönau am Königssee. Just like in old days, you can come and commune with this mountain, breathing in its peace and its strength.

As the second-highest mountain in Germany, it has always attracted mountaineers from near and far. Especially the East Wall of "King Watzmann" remains a challenge for even the best mountain climbers.

It is the heart of the Berchtesgadener Land, as it lies directly in the center of this beautiful holiday region. Vast expanses of green, flowering meadows and fresh mountain air truly make of Schönau am Königssee a fairy-book setting. Rustic alpine farms, cozy inns and comfortable hotels harmoniously blend into its gently rolling hills.

Schönau's landscapes are still steeped in the past. This is probably why Ludwig Ganghofer once wrote:

"He whom God loves, He drops into this land".