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Lake in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Lake
Best time to travel
May to October (hiking and swimming season). December to March for winter sports at Spitzingsee. Beautiful year-round.
Budget/day
55-100 €
Getting there from Germany
By car from Munich about 50 minutes (A8 towards Salzburg, exit Weyarn). BOB/BRB train directly from Munich Hbf (about 1 hour).
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What makes Schliersee special as a destination?
The Schliersee is the calm, authentically preserved counterpart to the glamorous Tegernsee — just a ridge away, but a world of its own. While Tegernsee shines with celebrity villas and chic restaurants, Schliersee has maintained its down-to-earth Bavarian character: Here, locals and vacationers still sit together in the beer garden, and property prices have not yet reached Munich levels. The town of Schliersee on the northern shore is a charming market town with the oldest rural theater in Bavaria, the Schliersee Bauerntheater, which has been performing folk plays in Upper Bavarian dialect since 1892 — a vibrant piece of Bavarian theater culture that cannot be found anywhere else. The Schliersbergalm — accessible by chairlift or on foot — offers a summer toboggan run that especially delights families. The 1.1 km long track winds through the mountain forest with views of the lake and the surrounding peaks. The Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum on the lakeshore showcases authentically reconstructed Bavarian farms and crafts from the 18th century — founded by the Olympic champion in giant slalom, who lives out his passion for Bavarian culture here. In winter, the region transforms into a snow-sure ski area at Spitzingsee, which is only 15 minutes away.
What are the top highlights in Schliersee?
The top highlights in Schliersee include Schliersbergalm, Bauerntheater Schliersee, Markus Wasmeier Museum, Spitzingsee Ski, See-Rundweg.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Schliersbergalm
Chairlift to the panorama alpine lodge with summer toboggan run (1.1 km): family outing with lake views and Bavarian snacks.
Bauerntheater Schliersee
Oldest rural theater in Bavaria since 1892: folk plays in Upper Bavarian dialect, a unique cultural experience.
Markus Wasmeier Museum
Open-air museum with historical farms: founded by the Olympic champion, living Bavarian cultural history.
Spitzingsee Ski
Snow-sure ski area at 1,100 m only 15 minutes away: 20 km of slopes for families and advanced skiers.
See-Rundweg
Leisurely circular hiking trail around the entire lake (about 7 km): flat, family-friendly, with refreshment options.
Josefsthaler Wasserfälle
Picturesque waterfalls south of the lake: short hike (30 min.) through mystical mountain forest.
Hotels in Schliersee
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Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Schliersee?
The best time to visit Schliersee is May to October (hiking and swimming season). December to March for winter sports at Spitzingsee. Beautiful year-round.. 17-26 °C, pleasantly warm, perfect for hiking and swimming In winter: -4 to 4 °C, snow-sure, ideal winter weather
Recommended travel time
May to October (hiking and swimming season). December to March for winter sports at Spitzingsee. Beautiful year-round.
Summer
17-26 °C, pleasantly warm, perfect for hiking and swimming
Winter
-4 to 4 °C, snow-sure, ideal winter weather
How much does a holiday in Schliersee cost?
Budget travellers: 30-50 €/day, mid-range: 55-100 €/day, luxury: 110-250 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
30-50 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
55-100 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
110-250 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Schliersee?
By car from Munich about 50 minutes (A8 towards Salzburg, exit Weyarn). BOB/BRB train directly from Munich Hbf (about 1 hour).
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Train instead of car — the Bavarian Regiobahn runs hourly from Munich directly to Schliersee. No parking stress on weekends.
Schliersbergalm — buy a day pass for the chairlift including the summer toboggan run. There are good snacks and a playground for children at the top.
Spitzingsee — in winter take the Taubensteinbahn up. A one-day ski pass is often enough, the area is manageable but nice.
Wasmeier Museum — open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday. The brewery in the museum serves its own beer.
Josefsthaler Wasserfälle — parking at the edge of the village of Josefsthal. Sturdy footwear recommended, the path can be slippery.
What should you eat in Schliersee?
Typical specialities in Schliersee: Schweinshaxe — crispy pork knuckle with potato dumplings and coleslaw: a Bavarian classic, particularly good in Schliersee., Kässpatzen — hand-scraped spaetzle with mountain cheese and fried onions: Allgäu-Bavarian comfort food at its finest., Dampfnudeln — steamed yeast dumplings with vanilla sauce and poppy seeds: a Bavarian dessert that has a tradition in Schliersee., Weißwurst mit Brezen — Munich white sausage in a Bavarian beer garden: traditionally only before noon, with sweet mustard., Apfelstrudel — hand-pulled strudel with vanilla ice cream: particularly crispy and fresh on the Schliersbergalm..
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