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“It’s the most beautiful place in the world!”
heartedly: the Tegernsee Valley is of rare beauty, at all
ing the wonderful landscape or going on a shopping
sive and a wide spectrum of accommodation facilities
... this is what the great opera singer Leo Slezak is said
times of the year. It is also an area which offers a vir-
spree. The lake in its splendid mountain setting along
perfectly round off your stay by Lake Tegernsee. Enter
to have commented when he first set eyes on Lake
tually unlimited range of sporting, cultural and health-
with the history, culture, local customs and lifestyle of
at your leisure, leaving your everyday routine behind
Tegernsee. Anyone who has set foot in this region in
oriented activities – as well as being the perfect place
the region go together to form a richly diverse tapestry.
you: the most beautiful place in the world is waiting
the heart of Upper Bavaria will agree with him whole-
for doing nothing at all but sitting, relaxing and admir-
Outstanding cuisine ranging from traditional to exclu-
for you!
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Bad Wiessee
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Gmund
Kreuth
Rottach-Egern
Tegernsee
Authentic tradition in the north, pure natural beauty in
The valley towns of Bad Wiessee, Gmund, Kreuth, Rottach-
The magnificent landscape surrounding the lake provides
Decide for yourself spontaneously and make the most
the south: in between the two stretches an area com-
Egern and Tegernsee have each preserved their distinctive
wonderful inspiration and the opportunity to take more
of that heart-warming feeling that everything has been
prising a small but exquisite cultural capital of Bavaria,
character over the centuries, and the rich diversity which
than just a holiday, whether the preference is for rustic
excellently taken care of for you.
elegance, stylish flair, stimulating entertainment and
has grown from this tradition is a constant source of
charm or modern luxury, a local tavern or a gourmet
concentrated mineral springs flowing directly from
pleasure to all holidaymakers, whether active and ath-
temple, a classy casino or an Alpine cabin, a violin con-
Mother Earth herself.
letic or laid-back and relaxed.
certo or a popular play.
variety
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summer
The lake – pale blue, emerald green or deep turquoise,
The summer is one of four equally beautiful seasons by
you watch the sun glitter on the water, or disappearing
as smooth as glass or gently rippled. Flowering meadows,
Lake Tegernsee – not least because the lake offers such
under an apple tree to get stuck into your favourite
Alpine pastures and sun-drenched mountains. The tinkle
fine opportunities for relaxation and active pursuits,
book. And then there are those wonderful warm summer
of cowbells, the distant flutter of a sail in the wind.
whether in, on or by the water. But a lakeside summer
evenings in the beer garden and long nights at the bar.
And outstretched across the whole scene, a sky straight
also means laughing and flirting, mountain climbing or
The Tegernsee summer is coming – why not be a part
out of a Bavarian picture book.
cycling followed by a cool dip, enjoying an ice-cream as
of it?
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activities
The setting of Lake Tegernsee at the edge of the Alps
which is recognised as outstandingly healthy: here you
Why not make the most of your holiday to seek out new
a Mecca for cyclists. In midsummer, amateurs and pro-
is what gives it its distinctive freshness and sparkle –
can savour the beauty of nature at a relaxed pace or
horizons? A course at the tennis club or sailing school,
fessionals alike join in the Tegernsee Valley Triathlon.
pure joy for swimmers, sailors and surfers. Fed by cry-
enjoy the thrill of a sporty challenge. Golfers combine
a trip in a hot-air balloon or a tandem flight in a para-
In September runners come together for the Tegernsee
stal-clear mountain streams, it is one of the cleanest
both approaches, of course, and by Lake Tegernsee they
glider, for example. Take a boat trip or go diving. Or take
half-marathon, one of the most appealing events of its
stretches of water in Europe. With its magnificent set-
have several options: a perfect training day at one
in the mountain panorama on a leisurely ride in a cable
kind in Germany. And hundreds of roller-bladers circuit
ting it is a true outdoor paradise. If you wish to go
of the two excellent 18-hole courses on the doorstep
car up to the Wallberg or through the Sutten region.
the lake on Blade Night.
hiking, mountain-climbing or cycling, you will find a
or an outing to one of the attractive courses in the
Here are a few more tips for the active holidaymaker:
superbly developed network of paths and a climate
surrounding area.
in June the Mountainbike Festival turns the valley into
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winter magic
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peace and quiet
Overnight, frost and snow cast a glittering winter mantle
the branches and ice crystals sparkle on the lake and
and enjoy - stopping off for a drink at an Alpine cabin
over the landscape, delicately garnishing houses and
streams. Winter by the lake is a time for dreamers. How
on the way. Later on you can spend a relaxing, sociable
trees. As you take an invigorating walk, the snow
about a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the winter
evening making the most of the spa facilities.
crunches under your shoes, the hoarfrost trickles from
wonderland? Wrap up warm in a cosy blanket, sit back
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There is no end to the variety of ways you can enjoy
tracks, in some cases fitted with snow-making equipment
down the Wallberg. If you want to improve your Alpine
methods and with conveying a great sense of fun. And
the winter – on skis or snowboard, Alpine or Nordic
and floodlights for night-time skiing, not to mention
downhill technique or add more zest to your cross-
the purists? They don their boots, snow shoes or tour-
style, in the fun park or free-riding, on skates or in warm
ice rinks for skaters and Bavarian curling courses. And
country skate skiing, the ski school professionals will
ing skis and prepare to tackle any one of the wide
boots. Between Gmund and Kreuth there are at least
then there are toboggan runs for every day of the week,
take excellent care of you, providing instruction for
range of carefully prepared winter paths. And at the
30 km of downhill piste and 150 km of cross-country
including one of Germany’s longest - a track of 6.5 km
beginners and advanced alike, using the latest teaching
end of a fulfilling day, the après-ski bar beckons.
fun in the snow
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festivals
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tradition
The founding of the monastery in 746 marked the first
summer residence. The court and its entourage soon
Ludwig Ganghofer the region between the lake and the
to this day. Discover this corner of “real” Bavaria for
settlement in the valley, at the same time providing a
drew a motley crowd in its wake - European high nobi-
mountains became a beloved homeland which they re-
yourself, where the love of customs, music and tradi-
rich source of art and culture. After secularisation, the
lity, artists, summer visitors, the rich and the beautiful,
peatedly rediscovered and immortalised in their works.
tional costume is deliberately handed down from
first Bavarian king Max I Joseph and his spouse Caroline
as well as average citizens. For poets, painters and
The unique blend of conservative tradition and tolerant
generation to generation.
made the former Benedictine Abbey of Tegernsee their
scholars from Ludwig Thoma to Olaf Gulbransson and
open-mindedness is what defines the Tegernsee Valley
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atmosphere
Not one, not two, not three – but over 40 hot-air
Classical music enthusiasts look forward to the inter-
rich in southern flair, their dazzling fireworks lingering
toboggan and skiing championships. Other highlights
balloons, airships and so-called “special shapes” meet
national Oleg Kagan Music Festival in Kreuth, while
long in the memory.
include the well-known mountain film festival, countless
every January in the sky over Lake Tegernsee. The
lovers of Bavarian culture make a point of visiting the
The region’s forest festivals provide the visitor with a
concerts, exhibitions and theatrical performances – all
Montgolfiade with its enjoyable program of entertain-
Art and Culture Festival in Rottach-Egern, the “Tegernsee
first-hand experience of Bavarian lifestyle. And sporty
of which will enrich your stay by Lake Tegernsee. And
ment provides a splendid opening to an annual event
Week” or festivals such as the Rosstag (traditional
challenges are available to those who sign up for the
not to be forgotten: every weekend in Advent you can
calendar which is quite unique in its breadth. It is so
horse day), the Leonhardifahrt (horse procession) and
Tegernsee Valley Triathlon, the Mountain Bike Festival,
immerse yourself in the peaceful charm of one of the
varied that there is something to suit every taste.
horse-drawn sleigh races. Summer lake festivals are
roller-blading events, Germany’s Chess Open or various
lovely Christmas markets.
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Is it the latest must-have of the season straight from
class design and local arts and crafts, blending trendy,
Lifestyle has many faces in the Tegernsee region, all
at the tavern? And by the way: over on the west bank
the catwalks of the world that you want? Or would you
modern lifestyle with down-to-earth Bavarian tradition.
options are available. This applies to the culinary side,
of the lake, Fortuna beckons. A visit to Bavaria’s most
prefer a tailor-made dirndl? Fur coat or Tyrolean jacket?
High fashion boutiques appear next to traditional
too: a traditional local snack in the mountain cabin at
attractive and state-of-the-art casino in Bad Wiessee
Stilettos or brogues? By Lake Tegernsee, you can simply
costume shops, time-honoured goldsmiths and hatters
lunchtime, extravagant haute cuisine in the evening. A
with its suggestive address “Winner 1” could provide
choose it all: the boulevards here bring together high-
are comfortable alongside high-tech sports outfitters.
champagne brunch at the hotel - or a late morning beer
the basis for many more holidays by Lake Tegernsee.
pleasure
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enjoyment
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healthy living
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Arrive, take a deep breath and feel great. The many
Europe’s very first beauty farm here as long ago as 1955.
In the air and under the earth, the Tegernsee area holds
resources are further enhanced by outstanding spa and
health and beauty specialists in the Tegernsee area
Programs include Western and Far Eastern methods
two key ingredients for perfect health. The first is the
health resort facilities including first-class medical
base their activities on the principle that nothing does
ranging from classic massage to natural healing baths,
climate, which is officially recognised as being mild but
personnel and an extensive range of therapies. So your
more for an attractive appearance than an inner sense
yoga, shiatsu and ayurveda. Here, traditional knowledge
stimulating, and the second is Germany’s most concen-
holiday by Lake Tegernsee is guaranteed to put you in
of well-being and balance. Gertraud Gruber founded
is combined with the insights of modern science.
trated iodine sulphur springs. These natural health
fine fettle!
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www.tegernsee.com • The website of the Tegernsee
Interactive regional map • Perfect for Tegernsee
Guided tours • Take a tour with a trained culture and
Excursions • Take a holiday at the heart of Bavaria and
holiday region provides much to discover: up-to-date
guests: the interactive regional map provides detailed
landscape guide to discover the traditional treasures of
enjoy some magnificent highlights: the Bavarian capital
information, fascinating features, attractive offers and
descriptions of numerous hiking and cycling tours in
this holiday region, including a richly decorated former
of Munich with its huge range of sights and activities,
even more services – find out for yourself! Here you will
the region. It also shows all points of interest (POI) such
monastery church to a ducal brewhouse. Find out
Ludwig II’s fairy tale castles, the Zugspitze - Germany’s
find everything from “A to Z” (www.en.tegernsee.com >
as hotels and holiday apartments, sports and leisure
about the historical personalities who once lived here
highest mountain, and much more besides …
service > downloads).
activities, spa and health facilities.
or join a guided Alpine hike.
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Tourist Information Bad Wiessee
Nürnberg
Adrian-Stoop-Strasse 20 • D-83707 Bad Wiessee
Landshut
Junction
Neufahrn
Tel.: +49 (0)8022 / 8603-0
Fax: +49 (0)8022 / 8603-30
Stuttgart
info@bad-wiessee.de • www.bad-wiessee.de
Junction
M.-Feldmoching
Tourist Information Gmund
Junction
Eschenried
Kirchenweg 6 • D-83703 Gmund
Tel.: +49 (0)8022 / 7505-27
MUNICH
Passau
Junction
München-West
Fax: +49 (0)8022 / 7505-45
Junction
München-Ost
Lindau
info@gmund.de • www.gmund.de
Tourist Information Kreuth
Junction
München/Brunnthal
Starnberg
Nördliche Hauptstrasse 3 • D-83708 Kreuth
Tel.: +49 (0)8029 /18-19
Fax: +49 (0)8029 /18-28
info@kreuth.de • www.kreuth.de
Exit
Holzkirchen
Exit
Irschenberg
Tourist Information Rottach-Egern
Nördliche Hauptstrasse 9 • D-83700 Rottach-Egern
Salzburg
Tel.: +49 (0)8022 / 6713-41
Miesbach
Fax: +49 (0)8022 / 6713-47
Exit
Sindelsdorf
info@rottach-egern.de • www.rottach-egern.de
Bad Tölz
Gmund
Tourist Information Tegernsee
Hauptstrasse 2 • D-83684 Tegernsee
Schliersee
Schliersee
Bad Wiessee
GarmischPatenkirchen
Tegernsee
Bayrischzell
Rottach-Egern
Tel.: +49 (0)8022 /1801-40
Kreuth
Fax: +49 (0)8022 / 3758
info@tegernsee.de www.tegernsee.de
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How to get there
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By car
By rail
By air
From the north: A8 Munich–Salzburg motorway as far
Long-distance trains arrive in Munich every day from
Munich airport is situated about 1.5 hours by car (90 km)
as the exit for Holzkirchen, then take the B318 / B307
all over Germany and Europe. There are fast, direct train
from Lake Tegernsee. There is a constant, direct con-
to Lake Tegernsee. From the south: either through the
services every hour from Munich to Gmund or Tegernsee
nection by rapid transit train (“S-Bahn”) or airport bus
Inntal valley, via the Achenpass and the B307 or take
offered by the Bayerische Oberlandbahn (BOB). You can
from Munich airport to Munich Central Station. From
the Inntal motorway, the A8 Munich – Salzburg motor-
then take a bus (free of charge with a guest ticket) or
here you can get to Lake Tegernsee by train (BOB) or
way, as far as the exit for Irschenberg, then continue
a taxi for a swift, convenient connection to all other
by bus (stops in Arnulfstrasse).
on the B472 / B307 to Lake Tegernsee.
destinations in the region.
information
Imprint
Published by: Tegernseer Tal Tourismus GmbH
Hauptstrasse 2 • D-83684 Tegernsee, Germany • Tel.: +49 (0)8022/92738-0
Fax: +49 (0)8022/92738-22 • info@tegernsee.com • www.tegernsee.com
Text: Annette Lehmeier • Translation: Paul Becker, CAT Translations •
Photo credits: Tegernseer Tal Tourismus GmbH, tourist information
archives, Rolf Kaul, Manfred Manke, Bernd Ritschel, Bräustüberl, Freihaus
Brenner, Monte Mare • Design: W&W Graphik und Design, Vienna •
Printed by: Format Druckerzeugnisse, Rosenheim • Subject to error and
alteration • Last revised: 4/2009
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Hauptstrasse 2 • D-83684 Tegernsee • Tel.: +49 (0)8022/92738-0 • Fax: +49 (0)8022/92738-22
info@tegernsee.com • www.tegernsee.com