Things to do in Unterschönau

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Town near the Königssee🇩🇪
Town near the Königssee🇩🇪
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1. Mirabell Palace

In Italian, ‘mirabile’ means amazing. And the Mirabell Palace, tucked up between the Salzach River and the rising peak of the Kapuzinerberg, is certainly that. Built, as so many of Salzburg's palaces were, by one of the city's Prince Archbishops, it has been a lovers' hideaway, a Baroque glory and a neoclassical summer-home for the Emperor. The Palace remains a sumptuous temple to love inside—its famed Marble Staircase the ultimate prop for many weddings. But it's the outside that grabs the attention first. The Mirabell gardens are some of the most elegantly arranged in Salzburg.
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Mirabell Palace and Gardens showing heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and a fountain

2. Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn

Enjoy an action-packed vacation of year-round sporting activities at Saalbach-Hinterglemm Ski Resort. The resort sits in the Glemm Valley, which is part of the Austrian Alps. It’s encompassed by three striking mountain ranges, including the majestic Kitzbühler Alps. Make the most of the resort’s excellent facilities as you enjoy the various activities offered by the winter Ski Circus. Return in summer to hike, bike and swim amid a breathtaking landscape of alpine pastures, rugged peaks and fields of wildflowers.
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Saalbach-Hinterglemm Ski Resort featuring mist or fog, snow and snow skiing

3. Mozart's Birthplace

Mozart’s Birthplace (Mozarts Geburthaus) is the childhood home of one of the world’s most famous and prodigious composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Following his birth in 1756, Mozart lived here with his family until 1773. Mozart’s Birthplace became a museum in 1880 and has acquired numerous original artifacts from the composer’s widow and children. It presents a fascinating insight into the upbringing, life and talent of a musical genius.
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Mozart\'s Birthplace which includes interior views

4. Salzburg Cathedral

In a city of dramatic vistas and astounding buildings, it takes a church of epic imagination to stand out amongst all the spectacle. Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom) manages that challenge with consummate ease—a cathedral scaled to fit in among Salzburg's rearing mountains and fortresses, while quietly outshining them with its bold Baroque design. Best-known for its superb 70-metre high copper-green dome, the Dom has always been at the heart of city's religious and social life.
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Salzburg Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage elements

5. Hellbrunn Palace

Salzburg definitely has grander (and more historically important) palaces than the Hellbrunn Palace. But it's unlikely you'll find any as playful as this 17th century Baroque villa. Not that the 'Schloss Hellbrunn' is lacking in architectural significance—it is one of the finest examples of the early Baroque styles in Austria. And its historical connections are pretty strong too—the Prince Archbishops of Salzburg built, and then used this palace, from 1612.
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Hellbrunn Palace which includes a castle, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

6. Fortress Hohensalzburg

The Festung Hohensalzburg is a picture-perfect ideal of a medieval castle. With its many turrets and towers, broad walls and fluttering flags—all standing proud atop the forest-clad Festungsberg mountain—it begs to be snapped. The castle's towers soar another 30 metres above the 240-metre mountain, dominating the skyline of Salzburg's Altstadt (or Old Town quarter). This is a fortress that looks impregnable. And it probably was. It only ever came under serious siege by irate townsfolk, in 1525, during the German Peasants War. They failed to breach the Festung Hohensalzburg, and the 'High Salzburg Fortress' survives to this day, undefeated, and relatively unscathed by war.
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Fortress Hohensalzburg which includes landscape views and chateau or palace

What to do in Unterschönau

Popular places to visit

The peaceful and beautiful Lake Königssee in the monrng.

Königssee

Explore the great outdoors at Königssee and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Schoenau am Koenigssee. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its spas.

Königssee
Idyllic landscape in the Alps with fresh green meadows and blooming flowers and snowcapped mountain tops in the background, Nationalpark Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, Germany; Shutterstock ID 2939882

Watzmann

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Watzmann during your travels in Schoenau am Koenigssee. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Watzmann
St Bartholomews Church on Lake Konigsee #bavaria

St. Bartholomew's Church

St. Bartholomew's Church is just one of the places to see in Schoenau am Koenigssee, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in the area.

St. Bartholomew's Church

Jennerbahn Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Jennerbahn Ski Lift during your travels to Königssee. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Jennerbahn Ski Lift

Rennbob-Taxi

Enjoy an outing to Rennbob-Taxi during your stay in Schoenau am Koenigssee. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Rennbob-Taxi

Gruensteinlift

You can take time to visit Gruensteinlift during your travels to Schoenau am Koenigssee. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Gruensteinlift

Seealm-Ring

You can take time to visit Seealm-Ring during your travels to Königssee. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Seealm-Ring

Echo Wall

You can find out about the history of Schoenau am Koenigssee with a stop at Echo Wall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Echo Wall
Mountain panorama Berchtesgaden Alps, Bavaria, Germany

Schoenau am Koenigssee

Frequently asked questions

Is Unterschönau worth visiting?
Unterschönau offers an interesting mix of culture, local charm and attractions. Whether you're into outdoor activities, history or regional cuisine, there's plenty you'll enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in Unterschönau?
Kick your day off with a visit to the must-see attractions in the area. Then, check out other parts of Unterschönau for local dining and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Unterschönau?
Scroll up to see a selection of recommended things to do in Unterschönau, including inexpensive tours, family-friendly options and other highlights you can't miss.
Is three days enough to stay in Unterschönau?
Book a break in Unterschönau for three days and you'll have enough time to tick off its main sights and get a feel for the local vibe. For the chance to visit highlights in the surrounding areas and venture away from the tourist trail, consider staying for a week or more.
What are some activities to do in Unterschönau with kids?
Deciding what to do in Unterschönau with kids has never been so simple. Whether you have little ones or teenagers, there are lots of family-friendly sights to keep everyone entertained here.

What to do in Unterschönau for adults?
Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or outdoor explorer, there's no shortage of things to do in Unterschönau for adults.
Are there free things to do in Unterschönau?
You don't need to empty your wallet to enjoy a memorable vacation here. There are plenty of cheap things to do in Unterschönau for the traveler on a budget. Roam the parks, catch free shows and events or ask for tips from a local tour guide.