Jesus Christ! Only idiot crazy suicidal adventure seeking death wanters would consider skiing here…read more I stuck to the bunny slope, while watching my fearless boyfriend head up the mountain and ski down at a demons pace. He absolutely loved it. I however am still pissed beyond belief and wonder who in the fucking HELL he is still alive? The town is beautiful, the scenery is spectacular and the food options (my thighs will attest) exceptional. I love Austria, and thank you for not killing my wonderful (but foolish) boyfriend.

Really enjoyed skiing here. the runs were super long. there were little booze huts and restaurants…read morein key areas on the mountain, which came in handy to take breaks and fully enjoy the day. absolutely gorgeous scenery, cute town, and great night life. different for skiing in the u.s., in that establishments stay open and people stay out passed 8 pm, and the slopes arent as fluffy and powdery as skiing in the west. quality of the snow is more synonymous with east coast. can be scary at times.

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.