Excursions

Leisure activities in the most Bavarian part of Bavaria

Ideas for Leisure Activities and Excursions in the Tegernsee Area

Name: Der Westerhof - Hotel in Tegernsee
Address: Olaf-Gulbransson-Strasse 19, Tegernsee, Bayern, 83684, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 (0)8022 188 988
Price range: €€
Rating: 88

A picture book landscape - perfect for holidays. In summer you are spoilt for choice: climbing, sailing, mountaineering or boating. In winter you can ride by horse-drawn carriage through the deep snow-covered valleys, go skiing or just enjoy gazing at the snow-capped peaks. Regardless of what it is: you'll be able to find it in the Tegernsee valley.

Current Cultural Highlights:

Enjoy some great festivals and make "Der Westerhof" your festival hotel

Gut Immling

GUT IMMLNG

Festival from 10.06 - 14.08.2016

IMMLING
OPERA - CONCERTS - DANCE

A passion for music and experience

Festival from:	10.06.2016 - 14.08.2016
Address:	Gut Immling, 83128 Halfing
Contact details:	Tel: 08055-9034-0
www.gut-immling.de

Tiroler Festspiele Erl

FESTIVAL AT ERL

Festival from 07.07 - 31.07.2016

PERFORMANCES
FESTSPIELHAUS and PASSIONSSPIELHAUS

Opera, Concerts, Chamber Music and more

Festival from:	07.07.2016 - 31.07.2016
Address:	Mühlgraben 56a, A-6343 Erl
Contact details:	Tel: +43 (0)53 73-81000
www.tiroler-festspiele.at

The 10 "Hotel Favourites":

1. Olaf-Gulbransson Museum

Never actually nasty, but wonderfully funny, pointed and honest - the caricaturist Olaf Gulbransson (1873-1958) and his famous drawings. The Norwegian born artist chose Tegernsee as his new home in the 1920s. The town of Tegernsee honoured him with a museum in 1966 - a real centre for graphic art and caricature in Germany!

Opening times:	TUE - SUN 10:00-17:00 hrs Closed on Mondays
Address:	Kurgarten 5 83684 Tegernsee
Contact details:	Tel: 08022-3338
www.olaf-gulbransson-museum.de

2. Liedschreiber

Sample fine schnapps and liqueurs produced with top craftsmanship by this family business. A long tradition that tastes good, touches your senses and brings people together.

Opening times:	MON to FRI 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 hrs SAT 10:00-12:00 hrs
Address:	Schafstatt 1 83703 Gmund am Tegernsee
Contact details:	Tel: 08022-75412
www.liedschreiber.com

3. Slyrs

Scottish whisky production in its purest form.
And this in Bavaria! Embark on a journey for the palate at SLYRS Bavarian Malt.
The finest quality of course!

Opening times:	MON - SUN: 10:00-18:00 hrs
Address:	Bayrischzeller Straße 13 83727 Schliersee
Contact details:	Tel: 08026-9222795
www.slyrs.de

4. Naturkäserei - Cheese Dairy

The best way to see the 'Naturkäserei Tegernseer Land' dairy is on a guided tour through the factory. You can taste the exquisite locally produced specialities in a great atmosphere.

Opening times:	01 Apr - 31 Oct.: MON - SUN 09:00-18:00 hrs 01 Nov - 31 Mar: MON - SUN 09:00-17:00 hrs
Address:	Reißenbichlweg 1 83708 Kreuth am Tegernsee
Contact details:	Tel: 08022-1883520
www.naturkaeserei.de

5. Wasmeier Museum

Skiing legend Markus Wasmeir takes visitors to the Wasmeier Open Air Museum at Schliersee on an authentic journey back in time.
Because of his roots, skilled craftsmanship and, most importantly, his love of his 'Heimat', the trained painter Markus Wasmeier has been able to reconstruct many historic buildings, creating a unique farmhouse and winter sports museum.

Opening times - Museum:	01 Apr - 08 Nov.: TUE - SUN & Pub. Holidays: 10:00-17:00 hrs (Last admission 16:00) Closed Mondays (except pub. holidays)
Opening times - Restaurant:	TUE - SUN & Pub. Holidays: 10:00-17:00 hrs
Address:	Brunnbichl 5 83727 Schliersee/Neuhaus
Contact details:	Tel: 08026-929220
www.wasmeier.de

6. Tegernsee Coffee Roasting House

Discover the world of coffee with Mario Felix Liebold. Enjoy 1000 different aromas of each individual coffee bean.
The founder of Tegernsee's first coffee roasting house was awarded the title 'Coffee Roaster of the Year' in 2012 - and with good justification. Up to 40 different hand-roasted speciality coffees can be enjoyed.

Opening times:	MON - SUN: 09:00-18:00 hrs
Address:	Tegernseer Str. 104, 83700 Kreuth
Contact details:	Tel: 08022-8597830
www.tegernseer-kaffeeroesterei.de

7. Seenschifffahrt Tegernsee - Boat Trips

Take a cruise on Tegernsee and enjoy the shimmering blue-green colour of the lake, and views of the surrounding mountains.
Whether it's a full circuit of the lake, or just from one shore to the other - a boat trip on the MS Tegernsee is always an experience.

Landing stages:	Tegernsee, Rottach-Egern, Bad Wiessee and Gmund
Information:	You'll find details of landing stages, routes and departure times HERE
Address:	Seestraße 70 83684 Tegernsee
Contact details:	Tel: 08022-93311
www.seenschifffahrt.de

8. Wallberg by Cable Car

The Bavarian Mountains - Unspoilt Nature: Discover the Tegernsee valley from above. A journey by gondola up to Wallberg at 1,722 m is always worth the trip. From the summit station of the Wallbergbahn cable car (at 1,624 m ) you can enjoy spectacular views of the Tegernsee mountains and the valley below. You can enjoy Bavaria specialities in the panorama restaurant at the summit station.
The TegernseeCard (already included) gives you a 50% discount on the fare for the Wallbergbahn.
Incidentally: In winter, Wallberg is popular because of being home to Germany's longest natural toboggan run.
The over six kilometre-long challenging run takes delighted tobogganists down to the valley.

Operating times:	Please check current operating times (first/last journey and any possible maintenance work) before your trip, either with us - or directly with the Wallbergbahn cable car company.
Address:	Wallbergstraße 26 Rottach-Egern
Contact details:	Tel: 08022-705370
www.wallbergbahn.de

Directions:	By car to the valley station of the Wallbergbahn: Destination address - Wallbergstraße 26, Rottach-Egern Free parking available
	By public transport: By local RVO bus from Tegernsee Railway Station to the stop at "Wallberg". Use of local buses is free of charge for our guests with a TegernseeCard.

9. Kletterwald Tegernsee - Ropes Course

The ropes course in Gmund (Ostin) offers a total of 6 courses of varying difficulty. You can clamber, proceed hand over hand or dangle from tree to tree over various obstacles.
Please enquire about the current opening times at reception, or directly with the ropes course, prior to your trip.

Opening times:	Ropes course season; from the Easter holidays until Autumn half-term (subject to weather conditions)
Address:	Angerlweber 3 83703 Ostin
Contact details:	Tel: 08022-187779
www.kletterwald-tegernsee.de

Directions:	By car: Destination address Angerlweber 3, 83703 Ostin
	By public transport: By local RVO bus from Tegernsee Railway Station to the stop at "Ostin Oedberg". The use of local buses is free of charge to our guests with a TegernseeCard.

10. Eybel Pralines at Waakirchen

A real highlight for all chocolate and praline fans: the chocolate factory at Waakirchen. The finest handmade pralines and chocolates are made here.

Opening times:	MON - FRI 09:00-12:30 hrs and 14:00-18:00 hrs SAT 09:00-12:30 hrs
Address:	Moosrainer Weg 2-6 83666 Waakirchen
Contact details:	Tel: 08021-1036
www.schokoladenquelle.de

More ideas for excursions

Swarovski Kristallwelten

The gates of the popular Swarovski Crystal World are guarded by a water-spouting giant. Once inside, you can enjoy a glittering fantasy world.

Guaranteed to amaze!

Opening times:	MON - SUN 09:00-18:30 hrs Last admission 17:30 hrs
Address:	Kristallweltenstrasse 1 6112 Wattens, Austria
Contact details:	Tel: +43 5224 51080
www.kristallwelten.swarovski.com

Salzburg

Walk in the footsteps of the most famous musician in the world: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. And do it in this unique city: Salzburg. Enjoy it!

Munich

Everything is possible in the Bavarian capital of Munich. From a wide range of cultural activities, including numerous theatres, museums and concert halls; to the famous Maximilianstrasse for its extensive shopping facilities. Experience the Bavarian way of life!

20th Immling Festival

The Immling Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary

Dates: 10 Juni - 14 August 2016

Magical moments with Mozart's "Magic Flute", firey passion with Bizet' "Carmen", gripping sounds with Orff's masterpieces "Carmina Burana" and "Der Mond", as well as the unforgettable mixture of Baroque and modern in Handel's "Rinaldo" - with outstanding productions: great attractions at the anniversary season "20 Years Immling" once again on offer at the "second 'grüner Hügel' in Bavaria", idyllically situated close to Lake Chiemsee.

Die Programmvielfalt zeigt sich in vielen Bereichen: Die Konzertsparte wartet mit einer Jubiläumsgala mit internationalen Sängern aus aller Welt und den "Stars von morgen", einer Spanischen Nacht mit Flamenco und andalusischen Pferden, dem romantischen Abend "Liebeslieder der Nationen", dem zum Kult gewordenen "O sole mio" und einem Atelierkonzert auf, während sich der Tanz mit "Dance for satisfaction" (einem "Rolling Stones"-Tanztheater vom Gewinner des Deutschen Tanzpreises 2015) und dem Jugend-Musical "Cats" präsentiert. Abgerundet wird das Jubiläumsprogramm durch das beliebte "Finale Grande" und die Kinder-Kultur-Woche, in der junge Künstler ihre eigene Fassung des "Dschungelbuchs" erarbeiten.

Kartenreservierung für die Festspiele Immling unter Tel. 0049-(0)8055-9034-0 oder tickets@gut-immling.de. Nähere Programminformationen unter www.gut-immling.de

The advantages of a Tegernsee-Card