Top 7 Königssee Tours from Munich

1.Königssee Day Trip with Boat Ride and Salt Mine

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

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Munich to Berchtesgaden, tour a salt mine in miner’s clothes, then cross Königssee by boat for an hour on St. Bartholomä. Expect an echo performance on the water, a subterranean raft ride, and a brisk schedule. Guides have included Hanae, Jhonny, Jaclyn, and Monika.

“The tour overall was a good experience. The bus was comfortable and the tour guide and driver were absolutely lovely. (Her name is Hanae and driver's nickname grizzly bear) apologies for the bad memory with names. I didn't have any expectations for the salt mine but it was a fun experience because of the slides, however, I just wish we had more time at the lake instead. I recommend bringing your own lunch to eat closer to the lake and enjoy the views, because the restaurant services there take a lot of time, and considering you only get less than one hour free time at the lake it's not worth…”

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

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

Leave Munich in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then visit Eagle’s Nest, Königssee and Salzburg in one 10 to 12-hour day. Expect Alpine views, an optional lake boat trip and time at Hohensalzburg Fortress. Drivers such as Thomas, Tomas and Martin have been praised for careful driving and flexible service, but they are not licensed guides. Entry tickets and meals cost extra.

“What an incredible day! Sphendi was the best! He made everything special for the four of us! He drove careful, knew lots of details and made sure we had the most memorable trip. Eagles nest drive up was breathtaking! The boat ride was wonderful- the turn around time is long so make sure you have enough time. Salzburg is just wow!!”

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3.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

Travel from Munich in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes or VW minivan to Königssee, Berchtesgaden and the Eagle’s Nest. Your guide, such as Karl, Thomas or Stefan, can adjust the route and explain the area’s Alpine scenery and Nazi-era history. The lake boat, Eagle’s Nest shuttle and lift, meals, and optional stops cost extra.

“This was a beautiful tour. The lake was peaceful & the views from Eagle’s Nest were stunning. We added the salt mine which was so fun. We had family in our group from 12 - 75. Everyone loved the extra adventure. It makes you feel young. We couldn’t ask for a better guide, Karl felt like family by the end of the day.”

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4.Königssee Boat Ride & Berchtesgaden Salt Mine

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

Leave Munich by air-conditioned bus for a full day in the Bavarian Alps. You’ll cross Königssee by boat, hear its famous echo, stop at St. Bartholomä and tour Berchtesgaden’s salt mine. An English-speaking guide handles the route, but budget an extra €45 per person for the boat and mine admissions.

“This tour was very professionally run, and the tour guide was friendly, informative and relatable. As one would expect from a day tour, the guide gave clear instructions on time lines and where to be when. We enjoyed the day immensely.”

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

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

Sepp, The Bavarian Guide, takes your private group from your Munich accommodation to Königssee and Berchtesgaden in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect a boat trip to St. Bartholomew’s Island, a Bavarian beer garden lunch with a drink, and a salt mine tour featuring a slide and an underground lake.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Leave Munich at 7:00 am in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide for a full day in the Bavarian Alps. Visit the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine, cruise Königssee, and spend time at Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle’s Nest. Philip is a guide associated with this route. Admission, boat, and bus tickets cost extra.

“The tour was a great experience. It is well worth going on. The lake and the surrounding mountains are breathtakingly beautiful Going up to Hitler’s eagle nest was equally fantastic. The views from there are amazing. Philip the guide was great. He gave us options as to what we could do. I highly recommend this tour”

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

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

Ride from Munich in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Eagle’s Nest, Königssee and Salzburg. You get free time at each stop, not a licensed guide. Drivers Sonny, Tomas and Thomas have helped guests adjust plans and find alternatives when places were closed.

“Tomas our driver was excellent from the start to finish. He made our day go smoothly and enjoyable. He went above and beyond. Thank you for a lovely day.”

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