Königsee Marmor is a premium limestone sourced from Germany, renowned for its consistent beige and cream hues with a fine, uniform grain that gives it a sophisticated, understated elegance. This sedimentary rock typically displays subtle bedding planes and occasional fossil inclusions, creating natural visual interest without overwhelming pattern disruption. Its compact structure makes it ideal for both interior and exterior applications, from flooring and wall cladding to countertops and feature walls. Königsee Marmor accepts various finishes including honed, polished, and thermal treatments, adapting to diverse architectural visions. As a leading supplier of natural stone, Marmi di Carrara provides Königsee Marmor limestone in blocks, slabs ranging from 2 to 3 centimetres, and custom cut-to-size pieces. Clients can request photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring satisfaction with each unique piece. The trade name Königsee Marmor appears throughout our stone type documentation, emphasising its German origin and distinctive colour palette that appeals to architects and designers seeking reliable, aesthetically pleasing limestone solutions.
Petrographic description
Königsee Marmor is a German limestone characterised by its fine-grained, compact texture and typical beige to cream colouration, often forming well-bedded sedimentary deposits.
Königsee Marmor is a Limestone quarried in Germany, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICDELS00207. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Königsee Marmor suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Königsee Marmor per m²?
Indicative price from €100/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Königsee Marmor shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
