“The Tegernsee is somehow reminiscent of Sylt. Only with mountains. And without the sea.”
The gourmet region between Munich and Salzburg attracts tourists with its extraordinary hotels, innovative restaurant concepts and a lot of Bavarian charm.
Caviar Double Magnum and Helicopter Transfer
Shortly after taking over the management of the fishery, the then 31-year-old von Preysing was quoted in the Münchner Merkur as follows: “I also want to bring in a breath of fresh air. Especially when it comes to running the bistro.” He kept that promise. In the summer months, the bistro is fully booked. Lobster tails, caviar and champagne attract not only Munich’s society. The moneyed aristocracy of Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt also feel at home in the fishing bistro. But only if he has made a reservation a week in advance. Otherwise, the door will remain as closed as the magnum bottle of Comtes de Champagne.
Here’s to a bright
Back at sea level, we recommend a generously topped slice of spice loaf with a freshly brewed coffee at Aran’s. Right on the lake. It doesn’t get much nicer to snack than this. On the way from Tegernsee to Rottach-Egern, there is another stopover that is simply part of it: the Bräustüberl Tegernsee. A meeting place for young and old. For tourists and locals. The beer is as great as the typical Bavarian vibe. Accordingly in a good mood, a visit to Feinkost Sollacher is recommended afterwards. The Rottach wine cellar offers a considerable selection of wines, spirits, cheese and sausage specialties as well as fruit and vegetables. A few meters away, Christian Jürgens welcomes his guests to the Seehotel Überfahrt. An absolute must for every culinarian and “star collector”. The triple-starred restaurant once put Lake Tegernsee on the culinary world map and still attracts people from all over the world today. Justly. The Jürgens classic “Potato Box” is a culinary and craftsmanship masterpiece!
“Handmade beer” at Hoppebräu – be sure to try it!
In addition to excellent restaurants and hotels, the region is also home to cool craft beer breweries and exquisite gourmet manufactories. Among other things, the young Hoppebräu brewery is worth mentioning. Markus Hoppe’s family business is growing steadily and enriches the foothills of the Alps with creative and traditional beers. The unbelievably good Helle now also finds its way regularly into the Niersteiner cellar of St. Antony!
German whisky? German whisky!
“Slyrs”, the largest single malt producer in Germany, is a little more high-proof. It all starts with a bet. The trained brewer and master distiller Florian Stetter undertakes a study trip to Scotland with his master colleagues. He is surprised by the similarities he discovers in comparison with his native Upper Bavaria: mountains, clear water and wonderfully pure air. Visits to the world-famous distilleries of the Speyside region inspire him to the vision of producing an Upper Bavarian single malt whisky. He bets with his colleagues for a crate of wheat beer that you can also distill first-class whisky in Upper Bavaria. He won the bet. In the meantime, “Slyrs” has become a real magnet for visitors — with its own restaurant, a large shop and a production facility that is well worth seeing. In addition, it is worth visiting the Lantenhammer distillery just a few kilometres away – Stetter’s parents’ business – where fine spirits are produced, which regularly receive the highest awards. Justly!
Fond memories
What remains after a visit to Lake Tegernsee? Melancholy. The region evokes a certain longing. Even in difficult times, the world still seems to be in order here. Some of it is reminiscent of the images of the great German homeland films of the post-war period. “Greeting and Kiss from Tegernsee” with Harald Juhnke is such a beautiful example. Great feeling. Great cinema. Charming, cheesy, entertaining and a bit too thickly applied. Just like a day at Lake Tegernsee!
Further tips for a visit to Tegernsee:
Leeberghof
The sustainable hotel with adjoining gastronomy offers a farm sponsorship for all those who want to actively contribute to the protection of the local flora and fauna.
Gmund Handmade Paper Factory
The premium paper manufacturer for ultra-fine paper
Mangfall Blue
The new breakfast hotspot in Gmund am Tegernsee
Wine Blossom
The boutique for fine wines, flowers, interiors and accessories in Rottach-Egern
Macks’l
The casual combination of restaurant and gin bar in Rottach-Egern
Source: https://www.st-antony.de/aktuelles/sta-magazin/roadtrips/roadtrip-tegernsee/
Editor’s Pick:
Visit the iodine and sulphur bath on the western shore of Lake Tegernsee. An ideal place to recharge your batteries and strengthen your health at the same time.
