Bavarian Day Tours Königssee

Königssee and salt mine

(Tour 15)
Königssee and salt mine
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Picturesque scenery and impressive journey underground

In the bavarian southeast, located in the heart of the alpine Berchtesgaden national park and beneath the shadows of the dominating Watzmann, lies one of Germanys' most beautiful places: the famous Königssee. During the calm and peaceful journey via electric boat to the idyllic island of St. Bartholomä with its pilgrimage church, you are not only exposed to the impressive echo of one of the highest walls in the Alps, but also learn about the mountain lake itself. Take a hike around the area and enjoy the special landscape deep in the national park.

However, Berchtesgaden offers more than scenic boat trips and tremendous mountains. One of its most famous sights takes you underground.

Only about 20 minutes away from Lake Königssee lies the Berchtesgaden salt mine, operating continuously since 1517.  Wrapped in stylish protective clothing the exciting tour (about 90 minutes) provides you with interesting information about bavarian salt mining, while it takes you through the saline mountain and the entrance to the salt mine train. Further highlights are the miners' slides, a raft trip over the underground lake Spiegelsee and the Salzkathedrale. Please note that the temperature is below 12 ° C throughout the year. Sturdy footwear is required.

A visit to Berchtesgaden ist a manifold experience, as it lets you enjoy wonderful scenery at Königssee and takes you underground to witness the famous salt mines. 

Highlights:
Panoramic road "German Alpine Road", mountain ranges, island St. Bartholomä, salt mine, underground mirror lake

Languages:
English and German speaking guide on board

Additional costs / extras:
Admission Berchtesgaden Salt Mine € 29 (payable on site)

Important instructions:
The temperature underground is al around 12 ° C all year round. Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are recommended.

From 2023: every Wednesday

Karlsplatz 21 / Stachus (Sonnenstr. in front of BUDDY hotel)

08.30 am

59 € (plus additional costs)

10 hours

49 €  (plus additional costs)

29 € (plus additional costs)

Highlights

Pamoramastraße "German Alpine Road"
Mountain lake
Island St. Bartholomä
Salt mine
Underground mirror lake

From 2023: every Wednesday

Karlsplatz 21 / Stachus (Sonnenstr. in front of BUDDY hotel)

08.30 am

59 € (plus additional costs)

10 hours

49 €  (plus additional costs)

29 € (plus additional costs)

Tour Description

  • In the southeast of Bavaria, in the heart of the alpine national park in Berchtesgaden at the foot of the Watzmann, is the Königssee. During the noiseless journey by an electric boat to the idyllic island of St. Bartholomä, you do not only hear the impressive echo, but also learn about the mountain lake itself. The stay offers time to walk and enjoy the special landscape.
  • Only about 20 minutes away is the salt mine Berchtesgaden, which is in operation since 1517. In stylish protective clothing begins the exciting tour (about 90 minutes) through the saline mountain with the entrance to the mine train. Further highlights are the miners' slides, a raft trip over the underground Spiegelsee and the Salzkathedrale. Please note that the temperature is below 12 ° C throughout the year. Sturdy footwear is required.
  • Highlights: Panoramic road "German Alpine Road", mountain ranges, island St. Bartholomä, salt mine, underground mirror lake
  • Languages: English and German speaking guide on board
  • Additional costs / extras: Admission Salt Mine € 29 (payable on site)
  • Important instructions: The temperature underground is al around 12 ° C all year round. Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are recommended.

Important information

  • We recommend that you buy your ticket online in advance.
  • Tickets are also available at our stop at "Karlsplatz 21 / Stachus" (located in Sonnenstraße next to BUDDY hotel), at the Tourist Information Office as well as in many hotels in Munich. Just ask for day trips from Autobus Oberbayern.
  • The seats on our tours are limited. Tickets are subject to availability.
  • All of our modern coaches are equipped with air conditioning.
  • Please arrive at the bus a minimum of 20 minutes before departure.
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not barrier-free.

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