Berchtesgaden & Konigsee

We arrived in Berchtesgaden after a two trip from Kaprun and having crossed between Austria & Germany several times! I had just read a goof novel partly based on Konigsee so I was keen to see the place for myself. I was also aware of Hitlers "Eagles Nest" and the pretty town of Berchtesgaden.

We found a nice "Aire" style campsite only about 500 yard from the shores of lake Konigsee and camped before setting off to explore the lake. Its a busy tourist hotspot but the lake is very beautiful and we decided to hire a big rowing boat and set off up he lake.

We found  secluded spot about a third of the way up the lake and we decided to strip off and go for a skinny dip! It was cool & clear and very refreshing on a day that was sunny and 35 degrees...

On returning to dry land we found a lakeside Beer Garden and ordered a large Stein of Lager and a typical German dinner. Fantastic day in a spectacular place.

The following day we planned to get the bus to the Eagles Nest but after waiting for 30 minutes we were told that its incredibly busy and VERY hot up at the Nest. We decided to get a cable car up the Mountain by the lake instead and sent all day walking back down after having lunch at the top.

The following morning we set off for Garmisch Parten-Kirchen...