The 15 Best Königssee & Herrenchiemsee Lake Trips

1.Königsee Day Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · 11 hours · from $147Our pick

Munich to Königssee by van on the scenic German Alpine Road, with a boat ride echo, St. Bartholoma chapel, and Berchtesgaden town time.

“Armin was absolutely incredible!!! He was such a fun tour guide. He kept us entertained for the whole 2 hour drive. He had great stories to tell us about the area. He was so funny and was so accommodating. My husband got a little bit car sick ( not Armin’s fault) and Armin pulled over so he can get out of the car to collect himself. He took us to this incredible bakery/cafe on the way and it was so quaint with locals. He truly was the highlight of our vacation. Go see this unbelievable Königssee tour it’s truly majestic and request Armin.”

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2.Herrenchiemsee Palace and Boat Trip Day-Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 9h 30m · from $69

Old-fashioned train and boat on Chiemsee, guided Herrenchiemsee Palace, and time on Herreninsel and Fraueninsel from Munich.

“Stevoooooo was the best tour guide you can ever have for this trip. He made sure everybody got into the train and got out. He was thoughtful and friendly, we enjoyed the trip so much! He knows a lot, answered all questions we had with such humor. The day shined so much more than it did because everyone in the group had good vibes.”

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3.Königssee Day Trip with Boat Ride and Salt Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Munich to Königssee by air-conditioned coach with boat rides, St. Bartholomä echo show, and Berchtesgaden salt mines.

“Professional tour guide Jaclyn, she was very professional and friendly The driver also Tony was very professional. The trip was amazing”

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4.Private TOUR Munich > Eagle Nest > Königssee > Salzburg > Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $510

Private day trip from Munich to Kehlsteinhaus, Königssee boat on the lake, and Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg fortress, door-to-door.

“A great day on the outskirts of Munich and also experiencing a taste of Austria! Very friendly driver and the sightseeing was amazing!”

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5.Eagle’s Nest, Lake Königssee and ‘Fuehrer Headquarters’ Private Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours (approx.) · from $921Top rated

Private Eagle’s Nest, Lake Königssee, and Obersalzberg day trip from Munich with flexible stops, scenic drives, and skip-the-line options.

“What a wonderful day. The lake is absolutely breathtaking, definitely take the short walk to the upper lake. It was a beautiful walk, easy for stroller. The view from Eagle’s nest was foggy for us at the top but you’re practically up in the clouds so what else can you expect. But the bus area where you get on the elevator to go up to eagle’s nest gave an absolutely beautiful view also. Stefan was great, very knowledgeable and kind.”

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6.Königssee Boat Ride & Berchtesgaden Salt Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $93

Munich day trip to Königssee for a guided boat ride and St. Bartholomä, then Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, with round-trip transfers.

“Great trip was nearly a disaster with the weather. Obviously out of anyone's control. Salt mines was a good experience very professionally organised. We then moved onto Lake konigsee for the boat ride which was stunning but with getting off on st bartholomews church/island at 2 pm we then had to catch the return boat at 3pm. We started queuing at 14:40 ques were horrendous and because of the weather we didn't board the return boat until 16:30. But bus driver Sandro & Arnold where waiting for us to return us back to munich. Personally I would like to skip the salt mine to have more time in kongisee and…”

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7.Private Tour to Zugspitze with Cable Car-Tix, Lake Eibsee & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $799

Private Zugspitze tour from Munich with cable car tickets, Lake Eibsee, and lunch. Pickup and guide Sepp in 6-7 hours.

“When doing this tour, ask for Sepp!!!!! Great tour and a great way to see the Alps! The drive was enjoyable, he had food, snacks and drinks for us. What an amazing way to experience Germany”

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8.Private Lake Königssee & Salt Mine Berchtesgaden Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $836

Private guide tour from Munich to Königssee and Berchtesgaden, boat cruise, salt mine, Bavarian beer garden lunch, door to door transport.

“Sepp (our guide) was right on time for morning pickup at our hotel. He has a great personality and has plenty of interesting knowledge of the area to share. Plus he took care of all the little details so all my family had to do was relax and enjoy. The trip itself was really nice. Lake Königssee is beautiful! And the salt mine tour was interesting and fun as well. A great day and worth the money to do it right. Thanks, Sepp!!!”

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9.Munich Lake Konigssee and Berchtesgaden Salt Mine Private Tour with Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,440

Private Munich day trip to Berchtesgaden Salt Mine, Königssee cruise, and Kehlsteinhaus, with hotel pickup and a flexible guided pace.

“Busy day but with a very good organization. Fortunately, organized with Philip, at the foot of the accommodation, who knows this organization inside out and who has oiled all this machinery. This has a cost, but without it, the visits could not have taken place. We had also chosen not to visit the salt mines, and it was a good choice because we enjoyed the lake all morning with a very nice walk, then the Eagle's Nest where we spent the afternoon. It was a reasonable pace, as there is a lot of road to get to this place”

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10.Private Van Tour to the Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $510

Private van and boat from Munich to Herrenchiemsee: Ludwig II palace on Herreninsel, monastery stop, Fraueninsel church.

“my daughter and I had a great day. Armin our guide was fabulous, he was knowledgeable about the Palace, island, history of King Ludwig II and his attempt to copy on a grander scale the Palace of Versailles. Armin gave us enough direction and leeway to explore. it was a beautiful day in Lake Chimesse. The lunch on the Island was very good as well. A day trip well worth taking.”

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11.Stand Up Paddling at lake Chiemsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $20Best value

SUP on Lake Chiemsee at Badeplatz Schraml. Rent a board, get a safety briefing, paddle 1 hour for about $20 per person.

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12.Herrenchiemsee Palace EXCLUSIVE Lake Chiemsee Tour with Salzburg or EAGLE’S NEST from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours (approx.) · from $904

Private Munich tour to Herrenchiemsee Palace and Chiemsee islands by minivan and ferry, with optional Eagle's Nest or Salzburg.

“Stephen was a fabulous guide for our private trip to Ludwig II third palace and Salzburg. In spite of occasional showers, he got us to the correct ferries and on the next English tour. We had a lovely lunch stop at charming neighboring island. Then, special stops at Sound of Music locations and a walking tour of old town Salzburg - with plenty of history along the way! It was a great day thanks to Stephen! Highly recommend any tour with him!”

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13.Private Herrenchiemsee Castle Tour from Munich with Cruise and Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $726

Private Herrenchiemsee castle tour from Munich with Lake Chiemsee cruise, horse carriage ride, guided palace visit, and hotel pickup.

“Christian was our driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable and fun! It was a great trip for me and my daughter. Highly recommend!”

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14.Private trip: Munich to Salzburg, Königssee & Eagle’s Nest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 hours · from $518

Private Munich to Eagle’s Nest, Königssee and Salzburg day trip with door-to-door pickup, English driver, scenic breaks, and self-guided time.

“The trip was good. We had it mostly free and easy. The driver, Sonny, helped adjust our schedule to maximise the travel experience. Weather was great at the mountain and at Wolfgangsee. It was an enjoyable day.”

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15.TEGERNSEE PHANTASTISCH Family & Friends Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 1 min · from $129

Indoor fun at Tegernsee Phantastisch with two worlds of climbing, ninja challenges, virtual aquarium VR, high ropes, and unlimited play.

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