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Between nature, speed and conviviality – Johannes Lochner about his path to success, his love for his homeland and the kitchen as the heart of his home.

Johannes Lochner (@bobteam.johannes.lochner) grew up in Schönau am Königssee. Since his childhood, he has loved the Berchtesgadener Land with its fascinating Alpine panorama. Whether hiking, cycling or swimming in a lake with drinking water quality – activities and sports know no limits here. For Johannes, the freedom of being in nature and enjoying the vastness of the landscape is an indescribable feeling of life.

Modern kitchen with dark cabinets and a bouquet on the counter. Nolte Kitchen.
Johannes Lochner in his element – away from the track too, he relies on clear structures, thoughtful design and a homely ambience.
A modern bathroom with double sinks and mirror, designed by Nolte SPA.
Timeless design meets function: the modern bathroom impresses with clear lines, high-quality materials and stylish lighting. More information at Nolte Spa.
A bedroom with a large bed and modern design, Nolte Living.
Reduced and cosy: Johannes' bedroom combines natural materials, harmonious colours and alpine clarity.

GlossaryWhat does a professional bobsledder actually do?

Bobpilot: Controls the bob at high speed through the ice track – precision, courage and body control are required. Johannes Lochner belongs to the world elite.

Anschieber: Ensures the explosive start and supports the team with power and timing.

Ice track: The frozen racetrack with partially extreme curves – speeds up to 150 km/h are not uncommon.

Through various alpine sports, such as ski jumping or skiing, he came to bobsleigh in 2011 through his uncle Rudi. At speeds of up to 160 km/h, he rapidly flies through the curves of national and international bobsleigh tracks. Johannes takes us into his everyday life, shows us training routines and talks about nutrition plans – which for bobsleigh athletes aren't quite as strict as for other competitive athletes.

Snowy mountain landscape under a blue sky.
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In his house at Königssee, a piece of furniture from Nolte Küchen can be found in almost every room. For him, the kitchen is the center of the home, centrally located with a large living and dining area right next to it, so that you can spend convivial, shared moments here with friends and family.

Utility room and Homeoffice cleverly combined

With Nolte Küchen, you create not only a comfortable kitchen, but also flexible solutions for utility rooms (HWR) and home offices. Take advantage of customised furniture and thoughtfully designed cabinet elements, providing sufficient storage space and simplifying your everyday life. Whether intelligent organisation systems for washing machines and dryers or ergonomic workspaces for efficient working from home – Nolte Küchen combines homely design with maximum functionality, transforming every room into a smart comfort zone.
A modern gray kitchen with corner cabinets and a window, Nolte Kitchens.

Johannes's greatest triumph so far has been his two Olympic medals and two World Championship victories. It's an absolute home advantage for him when he wins on the bobsleigh track at Königssee and sees the cheering, familiar faces of the spectators! The feeling when the "1" is displayed at the front is unique for him. Driven by his own motivation and competitive spirit, Johannes Lochner will certainly achieve many more successes, hopefully soon again on the renovated bobsleigh track, his favorite track, at home at Königssee.

A modern living room with large windows and stylish furniture from Nolte Living.
The living room picks up the colours and materials of the kitchen, thus creating a harmonious overall look in the open living area.
A modern kitchen with black cabinets and LED lighting, centered with a table and flower bouquet. Nolte Kitchens.
Well-planned lighting perfectly showcases the kitchen and creates a pleasant atmosphere.
A modern living room with a gray sofa and orange cushions, complemented by Nolte Living.
Well-planned lighting perfectly showcases the kitchen and creates a pleasant atmosphere.
Two people in winter clothes stand in a mountain landscape, one filming the scene.

Between top-level sports and natural idyll: Johannes Lochner gives insights into his life in the Berchtesgadener Land.

The two-time Olympic medalist and bobsleigh world champion shows how top performance, connection to home and true living quality can come together. In his Homestory he speaks about his daily sports routine, his love for nature – and why the kitchen is for him the social centre of his home.

Further information

In our kitchen journal you will find even more inspiration for the individual planning and design of your dream kitchen.

A modern kitchen with light cabinets and a large window, stylishly presented by Nolte Kitchen.
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