Tegernsee Essentials

Tegernsee is defined by its glacial lake and the Benedictine Abbey founded in the 8th century. This selection highlights the region's brewing heritage at the Herzogliches Bräustüberl and the historic Brauhaus. Panoramic viewpoints include the 19th-century Riedersteinkapelle perched on a limestone spire and the Neureuth mountain inn. On the northern shore, the Gut Kaltenbrunn estate offers traditional architecture and lake vistas, while boat rentals provide access to the water.

Lake Tegern

The Tegernsee is a Zungenbecken lake in the Bavarian Alps in southern Germany.

Tegernsee Abbey

Tegernsee Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in the town and district of Tegernsee in Bavaria.

Herzogliches Bräustüberl Tegernsee

Located in the former abbey, this traditional Bavarian tavern serves beer from the adjacent ducal brewery. It features historic vaulted ceilings and serves regional specialties in a communal atmosphere.

Riedersteinkapelle

A small Neo-Gothic chapel built in 1863, situated on the 1,207-meter Riederstein rock. It is accessible via a forest trail featuring the Stations of the Cross and offers views over the Tegernsee valley.

Herzoglich Bayerisches Brauhaus Tegernsee

The Herzoglich Bayerisches Brauhaus Tegernsee is a brewery in Tegernsee, Bavaria, Germany.

Berggasthof Neureuth

A mountain restaurant at 1,264 meters altitude serving Bavarian cuisine. It is a popular hiking destination known for its terrace overlooking the lake and the surrounding Alpine peaks.

Gut Kaltenbrunn

A historic manor house and restaurant on the northern shore of Lake Tegern. The estate features a traditional beer garden and panoramic views of the Alps and the water.

Bootsverleih Tegernsee

Provides electric boats, pedal boats, and rowing boats for rent, allowing for independent exploration of the lake from the water.

Tegernsee Art Gallery

Local gallery showcasing contemporary art and regional works.