King's House on Schachen
Königshaus am Schachen · 가르미슈파르텐키르헨
alpine chalet of Ludwig II of Bavaria, Germany
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:57
High above Garmisch-Partenkirchen, nestled at an altitude of 1,866 meters in the Wetterstein mountain range, stands one of the most enigmatic retreats of King Ludwig II of Bavaria: the Koenigshaus am Schachen. Unlike his more…
Listen in the app2The Hike — The Path of the Kelbersteig1:54
The ascent to the Koenigshaus is an odyssey through the heart of the Bavarian Alps. If you have chosen the Kelbersteig, you have embarked on a path that is as challenging as it is beautiful. …
Listen in the app3The Exterior — A Swiss Chalet in Bavaria1:57
At first glance, the Koenigshaus am Schachen appears almost humble. It was designed by the architect Georg von Dollmann in the style of a 'Schweizerhaus' or Swiss chalet. …
Listen in the app4The Ground Floor — The King's Simple Quarters1:52
Entering the ground floor of the Koenigshaus is like stepping into a refined version of a traditional Bavarian farmhouse. The living quarters are surprisingly austere for a monarch. …
Listen in the app5The Turkish Room — An Oriental Fantasy1:54
Nothing can prepare you for the shock of entering the upper floor of the Schachen house. As you climb the stairs, you leave the Bavarian Alps behind and are transported instantly to the world of a 19th-century Sultan. …
Listen in the app6The Alpine Garden — Botanical Jewels at 1800 Meters1:50
Just outside the King's House lies a treasure of a different kind: the Alpengarten auf dem Schachen. Established in 1901 as an extension of the Munich Botanical Garden, this is one of the highest and most significant botanical…
Listen in the app7The Belvedere — A View of the Reintal1:39
A short walk from the house leads to a small wooden pavilion known as the Belvedere. Ludwig II had this lookout point built specifically to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Reintal valley below. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:34
As you prepare to leave the Schachen plateau and begin your descent back to the valley, take one last look at the Koenigshaus. It is a place of profound contradictions: a humble wooden exterior sheltering a gilded Oriental dream;…
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What is King's House on Schachen?
King's House on Schachen is a place in 가르미슈파르텐키르헨 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 가르미슈파르텐키르헨 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 37 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 47.4197, 11.1126 |
| Last updated |