Waldhauser Bräu

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Waldhauser Bräu in Schönau am Königssee | Bavarian Regional Kitchen

A modern take on traditional Bavarian cooking

Waldhauser Bräu in Schönau am Königssee builds its reputation on honest Bavarian regional cuisine that respects local seasons. The kitchen team treats freshness as a daily discipline rather than a marketing slogan. Every batch of bread dumplings gets rolled by hand while the saibling arrives directly from the Alpenland fish farm on the lake. Cakes come from Calvis Café Konditorei and house-made lemonades replace standard soft drinks.

Plates that honor alpine standards

The Schlemmer Atlas recognized this gasthof for roasted semmelknödel, backhendl, and robust rostbraten that consistently define solid Bavarian cooking. Guests frequently order the onion roast beef served with port wine jus, speck beans, and fried potatoes, or the grilled trout accompanied by butter potatoes and spinach. Spring brings tender asparagus paired with sauce hollandaise and either beef fillet or pan-fried schnitzel. Desserts follow the same straightforward logic, with torn Kaiserschmarrn and apple strudel appearing without unnecessary garnish.

Spacious rooms and mountain views

Visitors step into a comfortable gasthof where wooden furnishings and large windows frame the surrounding peaks. The adjacent beer garden extends the dining area during warmer months, offering outdoor tables positioned to catch the afternoon light. The interior accommodates up to two hundred and fifty guests, making group gatherings feel manageable rather than crowded. Dogs are welcome throughout all seating areas, and the regional kitchen maintains its steady pace even during peak hours.