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Tegernsee

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Tegernsee

Tegernsee works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gmund am Tegernsee, 21km from Deutsche Alpenstrasse.

Tegernsee is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 3,770, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tegernsee sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tegernsee to your route.

About Tegernsee

Tegernsee (German pronunciation: [ˈteːɡɐnˌzeː] ) is a town in the Miesbach district of Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the banks of Lake Tegernsee, which is 747 m (2,451 ft) above sea level. A spa town, it is surrounded by an alpine landscape of Upper Bavaria, and has an economy mainly based on tourism. The town is

Read more home to a former Benedictine monastery, the Tegernsee Abbey. Today the building is a Schloss. The northern wing of the abbey contains a brewery that produces the famous Tegernsee Lager Beer.

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Where is Tegernsee located?

Tegernsee is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7123 latitude, 11.7582 longitude.

What is the population of Tegernsee?

Tegernsee has a population of approximately 3,770 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
3,770
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.7123, 11.7582

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Tegernsee

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Deutsche Alpenstrasse

Germany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sylvenstein Reservoir

A vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Sudelfeld Pass

The 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Achensee

Tyrol's largest lake, a pristine fjord-like alpine jewel between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, perfect for sailing and diving.

30 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Kesselberg Road

Bavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Alpbach

Voted Austria's most beautiful village: since 1953 every building must follow the traditional wooden Tyrolean style, and the balconies disappear under flowers all summer.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Motorworld München

A premier automotive lifestyle centre in Munich with classic car dealers, event spaces, and automotive art galleries.

47 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Deutsches Museum

The world's largest science and technology museum, with hands-on exhibits spanning mining, aviation, and physics.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Tegernsee

  • 21 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
  • 22 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
  • 22 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
  • 33 kmKesselberg RoadBavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.
  • 53 kmNordkette MountainA dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.
  • 53 kmZillertaler HöhenstrasseA narrow 48 km panoramic road contouring high above the Zillertal at up to 2,020 m, reached by five access ramps, with grandstand views of the Zillertal Alps; single-track in stretches.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tegernsee.

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Hausham

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Schliersee

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8 km awayPop. 6,416

Waakirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

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Miesbach

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 11,354

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