Tegernsee

Tegernsee sits on the eastern shore of its namesake lake, surrounded by forested slopes and alpine peaks. The settlement spreads between the waterfront and gently rising hillsides, with streets running parallel to the water.

Two brothers founded a Benedictine abbey here in 746, shaping the region's development for centuries. After secularization in the early 19th century, the Bavarian ducal family took over the monastery buildings.

The Olaf Gulbransson Museum and Museum Tegernseer Tal present art collections and regional history exhibits that document the heritage of Tegernsee Valley.

A train connection runs from Munich directly to the station, from which the center can be reached on foot in a few minutes. Paths along the lakeshore work well for walking and provide access to different points along the water.

The former monastery buildings now house one of Bavaria's oldest breweries, still producing according to traditional methods. Visitors can tour the brewery rooms and experience the connection between monastic past and present craft.

Location: Miesbach

Elevation above the sea: 747 m

Website: http://rathaus-tegernsee.de

GPS coordinates: 47.70992,11.75433

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:16