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Tegernsee

📍 Tegernsee, Munich, Germany
Tegernsee
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Introduction

Lake Tegernsee is a glacial Alpine lake about fifty kilometres south of Munich, its long shoreline hemmed by meadows and ridges and dotted with small towns such as Tegernsee and Bad Wiessee. On the eastern shore stands a former Benedictine abbey dating to the eighth century, part of which now serves as a ducal brewery tavern - the standard reward after a hike. Regional trains from Munich's main station reach the lake in about an hour.

✨ Highlights

1
Glacial lake
Clear water for summer swimming, framed by meadows and distant peaks.
2
Abbey beer garden
An eighth-century Benedictine abbey now pouring beer in its ducal halls.
3
Wallberg cable car
Rises past 1,700 metres for full lake views and trailheads.
4
Direct by train
About an hour from Munich's main station, no car needed.

🛈 Practical Info

→Getting there：BOB regional trains from Munich Hauptbahnhof to Gmund or Tegernsee.
→Around the lake：A roughly 20-kilometre lakeside trail, splittable with buses or seasonal boats.
→Cable car：Wallberg lifts run until early evening; check return fares on site.
→Food：Town restaurants and beer gardens; grilled fish and pretzels are local staples.
→Season：June to September for swimming and hiking; Christmas markets from December.

💡 Tips

• Weekend return trains get packed; head to the station early or board one town earlier.
• Check BOB timetables in advance - some connections require a change at Holzkirchen.
• It is windy and much colder on the summit, so pack a windbreaker even in summer.
• Mornings usually bring calm water for photos; wind picks up in the afternoon.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Tegernsee?

Weekend return trains get packed; head to the station early or board one town earlier. Check BOB timetables in advance - some connections require a change at Holzkirchen.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.