Summer in the Berchtesgadener Land - a fixed base with mountain views

This is where your trip begins. It's best to set off in the later morning, so you have a lunch break along the way and still arrive comfortably before evening.

A good spot for a longer lunch and toilet break halfway along. Ideal for a two-year-old to stretch their legs between two driving stints and eat in peace.

Your fixed base for the whole week, with views of the surrounding mountains. From here you can reach Königssee, walking trails and rainy-day alternatives, each just a short drive away, without having to move again. When choosing, look for step-free access or few stairs - this makes life much easier with a toddler.

Booking ahead is often cheaper here

The emerald-green Königssee is the heart of your week. From the Schönau jetty, quiet electric boats take you out onto the lake, and along the way the famous echo off the rock face is demonstrated. For a two-year-old, the calm boat ride is an experience in itself - put on a life jacket and find a fixed spot to sit.

The small pilgrimage church with its red onion domes sits on a peninsula beneath the Watzmann cliffs and can only be reached by boat. All around are flat meadows for running about and a guesthouse for a lunch break. A place where you can simply sit by the water and take it all in.

From the historic Kugelmühle, a path leads over walkways and bridges into the shady gorge - rushing water, rock walls and Germany's oldest marble ball mill at the entrance. With a two-year-old, you'll only manage the first, well-secured section as far as the first bridge, which is enough to spark plenty of wonder. A carrier or baby backpack is more practical here than a pushchair.

Right at the entrance to the gorge lies the traditional beer garden with shady trees and space to run around. Good Bavarian food and a peaceful way to wind down after the gorge walk.

A good alternative for cool or rainy days: a mine train takes you underground, followed by wooden slides and a raft trip across an underground salt lake. The tour is colourful and varied, though there's a minimum age for very young children - worth checking beforehand whether your son is old enough to join.

Booking ahead is often cheaper here

A green park right in the centre of town with a playground and benches, perfect for letting off steam after the mine. A quiet spot for the afternoon where your little one can play while you rest.

A calm, clear mountain lake with shallow spots for paddling and the enchanting Zauberwald surrounding it. Perfect for a two-year-old who wants to splash about in the mud and throw stones into the water. The flat circular path is suitable for pushchairs and takes about an hour at a leisurely pace.

Bavaria's most photographed little church, with a stream and mountain bridge - a short, pretty stop on the way back. Right next door is a small village centre with a café and a lawn for running around.

The historic cable car takes you comfortably up to 1600 metres, with no effort required from your little one. At the top, short scenic walking paths await, along with a mountain terrace and plenty of fresh air. A lovely combination of mountain experience and minimal exertion.

A warm alternative for the afternoon or on unsettled weather days, with a children's area and shallow water. Pleasant for relaxing when little legs are tired. Check the rules for the family area with a toddler on site.

To finish, one last quiet morning by the lakeshore, with no big plans. A short stroll, watching the ducks on the water and a final ice cream before heading home. A relaxed way to end the week.