The moors of Chiemsee is how I describe them. Located a short distance outside of Grassau, you can…read morewalk through the wetlands and moors and enjoy the beautiful countryside. A good friend of mine lives in this area and he took us on a long walk through these moors and wetlands. It's well signposted with various yellow signs and is relatively easy to get to from Grassau. There are well marked trails leading through here and you can walk along a stretch of the railway tracks laid in the late 20's to move good and people through the wetlands. It's quite a different set of flora and fauna to other alpine regions and quite unique in its characteristics. Loved it and would come back here again for a walk. Bring good shoes as it can be a bit wet and boggy when it's been raining.

Schonau am Konigssee is one of the most beautiful places in Germany, and no visit to Germany would…read morebe complete without a scenic boat tour on the majestic fjord. Bayerische Seen-Schiffahrt is the company that provides these electric boat tours to tourists at a modest cost. This was the highlight of our vacation to Germany. The echo achieved by the captain's flugelhorn echoing off the mountains is quite moving. It's easy to find the ticket kiosk along the pier--it's a short 5-minute walk from the Tourist Information center. The beauty on this lake is just stunning. Bring a good camera. It seems like no matter how many photos you take, you can never fit it all in. On their (English version) website you can see they offer different options, including time to see the Eiskappel or to go hiking. It's up to you.

From the owner: Ausflugs- und Linienschifffahrt sowie Schiffscharter auf dem Königssee, Tegernsee, Starnberger See…read moreund Ammersee.