Chalet Watzmann

Chalet Watzmann sits in Unterschönau, part of Schönau am Königssee in the Berchtesgaden Alps, with the lake reachable on foot. The stay is built for two: a timber-and-stone apartment spread over two floors, with a panoramic fireplace separating the open kitchen from a couch-and-flatscreen corner downstairs, and a sleep-and-wellness level upstairs behind a wooden staircase.

Upstairs, the bathroom holds a cembra-pine sauna, rain shower and a freestanding tub positioned so the Kehlstein, Göll, Brett and Jenner peaks are visible from the bed. A dormer nook catches the morning sun, and a south-facing terrace or balcony is set up for sunbathing later in the day. Wi-Fi, underfloor heating, a safe and parking are included, along with a full kitchen, dishwasher and coffee machine.

The listed apartment sleeps two and books from €520 a night, rising to €590 a night over the Christmas and New Year period (23 December to 10 January). Minimum stay is five nights, though shorter visits can sometimes be arranged for an extra fee. Check-in is from 16:00 by prior arrangement, and check-out runs 06:00 to 10:00. The property does not accommodate children or pets, and is non-smoking with quiet hours between 22:00 and 08:00; no parties or events are permitted. A €200 cash damage deposit is collected on arrival and refunded in full after departure if no damage is found. Reservations are made through Booking.com.