In the Schönau by Lake Königssee expansive meadows with prepared tracks invite you to glorious cross-country-skiing trips through the snowy countryside.

On 5. and 6. December St. Nikolus comes to visit and in Berchtesgaden he is always accompanied by his Buttnmandl’n and Krampussen, people dressed up in straw and fur costumes with masks, who are trying to chase away evil spirits. St. Nicholas speaks to the children and either chides or praises them for their behaviour; he also hands out small presents. This old tradition is still enthusiastically embraced by the local youth.