Holiday in Rottach-Egern
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (hiking and lake), December (Tegernsee Advent), year-round (wellness)
Budget/day
140-220 EUR: Hotel with lake view, Wallbergbahn, fine dining
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich 50 min | Train to Tegernsee + Bus (5 min) | BOB direct train from Munich Hbf
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What makes Rottach-Egern special as a destination?
Rottach-Egern on the southern shore of Lake Tegernsee is the most fashionable place in the Tegernsee Valley and a meeting point for Munich's high society. The elegant mountain village combines Bavarian tradition with luxury hotels and gourmet temples. The Wallbergbahn opens up a hiking paradise with grand views of Lake Tegernsee, and the lakeside promenade invites you to stroll. Despite the upscale atmosphere, Rottach-Egern retains its authentic charm with traditional costume shops and rustic alpine huts.
What are the top highlights in Rottach-Egern?
The top highlights in Rottach-Egern include Wallbergbahn and Summit Cross, Seepromenade Rottach-Egern, Malerwinkel, Tegernsee Trout Farm.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Wallbergbahn and Summit Cross
Cable car to 1,620 m with sensational Tegernsee panorama — at the top, hiking trails and a panoramic alpine hut await.
Seepromenade Rottach-Egern
Elegant lakeside promenade with views of Lake Tegernsee and the mountain backdrop — ideal for strolling and lingering.
Malerwinkel
Famous viewpoint that inspired artists of the 19th century — postcard view of the lake and mountains.
Tegernsee Trout Farm
Fish farm with direct sales and smokehouse — freshly caught trout and whitefish directly from the lake.
Hotels in Rottach-Egern
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Rottach-Egern?
The best time to visit Rottach-Egern is May to October (hiking and lake), December (Tegernsee Advent), year-round (wellness). Warm, 22-27°C, lake breeze, pleasant mountain location In winter: Cold and snow-sure, -5 to 3°C, romantic winter landscape
Recommended travel time
May to October (hiking and lake), December (Tegernsee Advent), year-round (wellness)
Summer
Warm, 22-27°C, lake breeze, pleasant mountain location
Winter
Cold and snow-sure, -5 to 3°C, romantic winter landscape
How much does a holiday in Rottach-Egern cost?
Budget travellers: 70-100 EUR: Guesthouse, lakeside promenade, hiking free/day, mid-range: 140-220 EUR: Hotel with lake view, Wallbergbahn, fine dining/day, luxury: 350+ EUR: Five-star resort, spa, private boat, gourmet cuisine/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
70-100 EUR: Guesthouse, lakeside promenade, hiking free
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
140-220 EUR: Hotel with lake view, Wallbergbahn, fine dining
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
350+ EUR: Five-star resort, spa, private boat, gourmet cuisine
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Rottach-Egern?
Car from Munich 50 min | Train to Tegernsee + Bus (5 min) | BOB direct train from Munich Hbf
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Rottach-Egern?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Drive up the Wallberg panoramic road — one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Bavaria.
Visit the Rottach beach resort by the lake — the view over Lake Tegernsee is magnificent.
The Bräustüberl Tegernsee is only 5 minutes away — the finest Bavarian beer garden culture.
In winter, use the toboggan run at Wallberg — at 6.5 km, one of the longest natural toboggan runs in Germany.
What should you eat in Rottach-Egern?
Typical specialities in Rottach-Egern: Tegernsee trout — fresh from the lake, fried or smoked, Pork knuckle from Bräustüberl — crispy roasted knuckle with potato dumpling, Tegernsee specialty — refreshing Helles from the oldest monastery brewery in the world, Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream — warm strudel with apples from the Tegernsee Valley.
These specialties you must try!
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