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ℹ️Practical info — Schliersee
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Take the Schliersbergbahn cable car up the mountain for the views, then zip back down on the summer toboggan run.
- A walk around the lake is a must. The western side is generally quieter and has nicer paths away from the main road.
- Visit the Slyrs distillery to taste the famous Bavarian single malt whisky. Book tours in advance.
- Parking is scarce in summer and on weekends. Take the Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) train from Munich for a stress-free arrival right in the centre.
- For an authentic experience, visit the Markus Wasmeier Open Air Museum, which is accessible by boat across the lake.
🍽 Food
Try the fresh fish caught directly from the lake in one of the many lakeside restaurants.
This sweet, shredded pancake is a classic in the Bavarian Alps. Enjoy it in a mountain hut (Alm) or a lakeside café.
Order a hearty platter of local cheeses, cold cuts, bread, and radish in a traditional beer garden.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy a bottle directly from the distillery shop. It's a unique local souvenir.
Browse the shops in the town centre for traditional Bavarian clothing like Lederhosen or Dirndl.
A quiet walk along the western shore of Lake Schliersee gives beautiful views and peaceful spots to sit.
Find a moment of peace inside this impressive baroque church in the heart of town.
Take a short trip up to the higher-altitude Spitzingsee, a smaller and often quieter alpine lake surrounded by hiking trails.
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Schliersee is located approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Munich at an altitude of 785 meters. The lake itself is the centerpiece of the region, offering clean water for swimming in summer, along with opportunities for sailing and electric boating. The surrounding mountains, such as the Schliersbergalm, are accessible via a cable car and provide hiking trails with views of the Wendelstein peak. Culturally, the Markus Wasmeier Open-Air Museum stands out, featuring historic farmhouses from the Oberland that have been faithfully reconstructed. Here, ancient crafts are kept alive. Another highlight for epicureans is the Slyrs Distillery in the Neuhaus district, which produces Upper Bavaria's first single malt whisky. In winter, the town serves as a well-suited base for the nearby Spitzingsee-Tegernsee ski area. Arrival is convenient via the Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) from Munich Central Station in about an hour. Culinary offerings are dominated by Bavarian classics such as whitefish from the lake or venison from the surrounding forests. The best time to visit is from May to September for hikers and water sports enthusiasts, and from January to March for winter sports fans.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Naturfreibad Wörnsmühl · Huberspitz · Festsaal "Glückauf"
- Nearby: Miesbach (6 km)
- Population: ~6.416
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -4 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -3 |
| Rain mm | 83 | 66 | 81 | 83 | 145 | 170 | 173 | 179 | 119 | 93 | 71 | 73 |
Geography
Facts
- Elevation: 785 m
- Population: approx. 6,900
- Markus Wasmeier Museum
- Slyrs Whisky Distillery
- Schliersbergalm Cable Car
- Direct train from Munich
- Spitzingsee ski area nearby
- Crystal clear alpine lake
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