Is the Konigsee better to visit in the summer months?

Question

We visited this lake over the Easter weekend, and although beautiful, I was disappointed that the church on the little island in the middle was just a small little chapel.

What has your experíence been there?

http://www.salzburg-hotel.at/en-salzburg_sightseeing-lake_konigsee_berchtesgaden.shtml

Answer 1

I'm from Bavaria, south Germany, and we have some more lakes, chapels, and monasteries to offer. Next time you visit Germany, I'd recommend you either visit Oberbayern with Starnberg and all the lakes around, driving down south towards Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In summer, of course; who would like to swim in a lake on Easter, taken central European climate into account? Don't miss a visit at Andechs monastery (Kloster Andechs); they have the finest beer in the world, and one of the strongest.

Or you go to Passau or Regensburg, two beautiful cities with cathedrals (the Passau cathedral has the biggest church organ in the world) and take a three day boat cruise down to Austria on the river Danube (Donau in German). Regensburg at least, and I think Passau also, are built on the remains of Roman fortresses, so there's hundreds of years of history to discover, if you're in the mood to. Or just hang out in a typical Bavarian "Biergarten".

And, please, come between June and September. This year's Easter weekend was exceptionally snowy in Germany and Austria, but that's the risk you take at this time of year. Warm season doesn't start before mid-May.

Answer 2

Hey ...I thought you took off to Mallorca or Hamburg.

Well, the Koenigssee is most beautiful in the summer. Now everything is so dreary - I think!