Probably Germany's most beautiful corner and home to possibly its finest brewery, Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps is the best of Germany, distilled into one stunning, mountain-fringed lake.

Stunning vistas, 5-star hotels, Michelin-starred dining, and lakeside beer gardens -Tegernsee is a side of Germany that few international visitors know. The streets and lakeside promenades are immaculately kept, while to the south of the lake, the Bavarian Alps soar into the sky.

The iconic Wallberg mountain offers skiing and hiking trails and a range of wonderful rustic huts. It is an absolute natural paradise and a playground for incentive events, with adventure sports taking place on the water and in the mountains. 35 miles from central Munich, Tegernsee offers a stunning escape from this world-famous city.

Tegernsee is one of Germany's most desirable destinations for its stunning scenery and enviable lifestyle. It is both genteel and exhilarating, from its lakeside promenades to the action sports in the adjacent Bavarian mountain peaks.

Tegernsee could be the top table of German hospitality. Beer brewing on its shores dates back some 1000 years, and today, it is home to many award-winning restaurants. This is the destination where Germany's A-listers are found.

3 reasons for an incentive travel trip to Tegernsee

People descending a canyon

The action

With the mountains rising just beyond the southern shores of Tegernsee, incentive event activities move from the lake to the peaks. Canyoning, whitewater rafting, biking and hiking are all popular pursuits.

Quayside on Lake Tegernsee

The lake

Fed by the local Bavarian Alps, Tegernsee is a pristine body of freshwater. Cruise the waters, stroll the shoreline or swim the alpine lake - this is a magical body of water.

People in lederhosen at the Oktoberfest in Munich

Munich

35 miles by road and connected by train, Munich is easily accessible from Tegernsee. Munich offers a huge range of attractions, shops, dining and entertainment.

Tegernsee resorts

One of the smallest cities in Germany, Tegernsee has a population of around 3600 and is a major destination for visitors from Munich. Famed for its Tegenseer beer that has been brewing on the lake shores for some 1000 years, Tegernsee is an absolute gem, with lakeside promenades giving way to the placid waters of the lake and beyond the wonderful Bavarian Alps.

Tegernsee offers several fantastic hotels, a railway station with half-hourly services to Munich's main station, and a magical waterfront with boat wharves and a floating sauna. To the north of Tegernsee is the town of Gmund, where the lake becomes a river. This charming town is home to a wonderful paper factory, which once produced the paper for the Oscars ceremony, and offers fantastic event options.

Rottach-Egern is a district located south of the city of Tegernsee, between the southern shores of the lake and the local Wallberg mountain. The shoreline is home to numerous galleries, restaurants, and hotels. These magical towns are home to wonderful traditional and contemporary hotels on the waterfront and amongst the fields.

The towns reach as far as the forests and slopes of the Wallberg mountain in the south, where the lakeland plains give way to the Alps. The Bavarian Alps offer a magical contrast to the lake, with stunning vistas, mountain huts and activities located amongst the mountain peaks.

Activities in Tegernsee

Incentive activities vary, with action in the mountains and on the water. The Bavarian Alps at the lake's southern end offer many activities, including tandem paragliding, canyoning, whitewater rafting and mountain biking. Hiking routes are found throughout the local mountains.

Walking paths surround the lake, which offers swimming and boat cruises. Sailing regattas with set courses, officials, and awards ceremonies can be arranged on the lake. Days are finished on the shoreline with a sunset drink.

Tegernsee has a rich history and many sites of cultural interest, including the Tegenseer brewery, which dates back 1000 years. Artisans are located in the towns, while at the lake's northern end is a paper manufacturer which supplied the Oscars with its prized envelopes.

Munich is located just 35 miles north and offers the largest concentration of culture, retail, and entertainment in southern Germany.

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Tegernsee dining

Bavarian cuisine is famed worldwide for its unique & hearty dishes, and it is widely celebrated in the restaurants around Tegernsee. With a brewing tradition in Tegernsee dating back 1000 years, the Bavarian menu has developed in conjunction with its globally celebrated brews. Dumplings, sausages, steaks, stews, and cheese dishes are all typically found on Tegernsee menus.

Fish pulled directly from the waters of Tegernsee is another iconic dining experience when visiting. A lakeside BBQ is a highlight of the Tegernsee dining experience - alfresco dining in a wonderful setting on the water’s edge. The Germans are both practical and exacting people - they expect quality, authentic food and don't accept excessive pricing. The quality and value of Tegernsee dining reflect this.

One of Germany’s most exclusive destinations, Tegernsee offers fine dining. Michelin restaurants form part of the Tegernsee gastronomic offering, as do similarly high-end dining experiences that operate under German award schemes. At the opposite end of the spectrum to the pomp of Michelin dining is the mountain dining experience -traditional menus in stunning settings.

The Bavarian Alps to the south of Tegernsee offer some magical, rustic mountain huts to enjoy superb regional cuisine. Set amongst wonderful nature, these historic outposts offer a fantastic contrast to the lakeside locations around Tegernsee. The huts can be combined with activities to create a truly authentic Tegernsee experience. Sustainability is a very big issue in this fragile, mountainous region, and restaurants are pivoting rapidly to offer regional produce.

Tegernsee nightlife

The gentile shores of Tegernsee are some of the most upmarket and desirable locations in Germany, yet this location is fiercely proud of its lifestyle. Brewing has been taking place in Tegernsee for over 1000 years, and the towns are awash with the local Tegernseer beer. Beer gardens are an iconic feature of German life, and those in Tegernsee enjoy some of the finest locations in the country. No event in Tegernsee is complete without a beer and sausage in one of the fantastic beer gardens.

The lake front of Tegernsee provides a range of exquisite terraces to enjoy German wines and beers. Event venues can be booked on the waterfront or amongst the farmland set back from the lake. Alternatively, the local mountains offer a range of rustic huts where guests can enjoy an evening event. Live music can be combined with an authentic evening in a mountain hut. Terraces overlooking the valleys and lake, fabulous nature and superb drink, food, and culture - hut events are a whole lot of fun.

Alternatives to Tegernsee

Restaurant garden in Garmisch, Germany

Other incentive travel options in Germany

Tegernsee is the ultimate lakeside location in Germany. Event planners looking for alternatives could look at Munich as a base from which to explore Tegernsee or one of the many other cities in southern Germany.

Kitzbühel lake at sunset

Alternatives to Tegernsee - Kitzbühel

Across the border in the Austrian Tirol is Kitzbühel, another magnet for A-list celebrities from the region and similarly atmospheric.