Gut Kaltenbrunn, Architectural heritage monument in Gmund am Tegernsee, Germany
Gut Kaltenbrunn is a quadrangular farmstead on the northern shore of Lake Tegernsee consisting of four interconnected buildings that form a legally protected architectural complex. The ensemble functions today partly as a restaurant and retail space while maintaining its historic building structure.
The estate originated in the 14th century under the administration of Tegernsee Monastery until 1821, when Bavarian King Max I Joseph purchased it and introduced cattle breeding operations. This transition marked a shift from monastic to royal agricultural management in the region.
The estate now houses a restaurant serving regional dishes that reflect the agricultural heritage of the Tegernsee area. Visitors experience how the buildings continue to function as gathering places for the local community.
The estate is accessible during daylight hours and welcomes visitors to dine at the restaurant or browse the farm shop without requiring advance booking. Plan your visit during quieter times of day to appreciate the historic buildings and surrounding grounds at a comfortable pace.
Beneath the present-day farmstead lies a medieval castle mound and remains of earlier settlements preserved as archaeological monuments. These buried layers reveal how the site evolved across centuries with successive structures built upon older foundations.
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