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Main Photo: Fantastic view from the Brecherspitz mountain towards Tegernsee. - Copyright: Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee Top Right: Alpine region Tegernsee Schliersee: one of the most beautiful hiking areas. – Copyright: Hansi Heckmair Middle: Copyright: Dietmar Denger Bottom Right: Relax while watching the sunset in Rottach-Egern/ Malerwinkel – Copyright: Thomas Linkel
A region full of Bavarian joie de vivre Blue skies, inviting lakes, snow-covered mountain peaks, sincere people and astonishing diversity – this is the Alpine region Tegernsee Schliersee. It is a place for those who want to be active in magnificent surroundings, who want to explore the pure nature, meet down-to-earth, warm people, experience authentic culture and tradition or simply relax in cosy surroundings.
Bavarian cuisine, go to award-winning restaurants or visit one of the numerous traditional events which reflect the region’s customs, such as lake or traditional forest festivals, there is sure to be a pastime activity for everyone.
TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF
The Alpine region Tegernsee Schliersee combines Bavarian joie de vivre with numerous leisure possibilities. In summer, the mountain peaks lure visitors with exceptional views onto surrounding lakes and mountains and winter attracts young and old skiing or sledging enthusiasts alike due to the region’s great cross-country ski trails. “Basically, we offer everything that other Bavarian regions do too, but we are right in the middle of it all. We are situated in close proximity to Munich so that our region can be reached quickly and even with public transport. But in the middle of it all also means that we lie amidst beautiful na48 | Issue 38 | May 2016
ture that offers numerous possibilities to either be active or to relax and that we offer traditional, authentic events which reflect Bavaria’s traditional appeal,” notes Evi Krinner, the region’s marketing and communications representative. Whether one seeks to go on a picturesque hike with the entire family, walk along one of the many magnificent hiking trails (one is even a certified premium hiking trail), cycle through the lowlands, go mountain biking, simply enjoy the natural region, spend a wellness day in the lake sauna or in one of the other wellness facilities available, enjoy down-to-earth
Interested in the region’s legendary lake festivals in front of an alpine scenery? Then head to the region this summer and see the lake’s great firework displays. For example, from 29 to 31 July, the lake festival Schliersee will showcase musical highlights, culinary delights and folk costume dances. Or visit the Spitzingsee on 20 August, which impresses with big bonfires and a great side programme. Further lake festivals will be held in Rottach-Egern (12 July), Tegernsee (26 July) and Bad Wiessee (19 August). en.tegernsee-schliersee.de