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Germany Lakes, rivers, and canals. Sign in. Open full screen to view more. This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own. Germany Lakes, rivers, and canals. Germany Lakes, rivers ...
- Lake Starnberg
- Tegernsee
- Schliersee
- Chiemsee
- Königssee
- Obersee
- Sylvensteinsee
- Walchensee
- Eibsee
- Hintersee
Starnbergersee or lake Starnbergis the closest and most popular lake near Munich. On hot summer days, many people escape Munich and flee to the beaches of Starnbergersee. It is also a very popular lake for sailing and stand-up paddling. In the evening you can enjoy Hugo’s Undosa Beach Club. I absolutely love their white summer parties with open-air...
Tegernsee is much smaller than Starnbergersee but it has its own charm. The water here is usually a bit colder but you don’t have to swim here. The walk around the lake through nice little Bavarian villages is very pleasant and enjoyable. I recommend doing it, especially in spring, but in winter months it is also possible. I recommend checking out ...
Lake Schliersee is a picturesque lake located to the east of Munich very close to Lake Tegernsee. It is a bit smaller and less deep than Lake Tegernsee, making it more pleasant for swimming as the water is a bit warmer. It is a starting point for a lot of nice hikes in the area. One of my favorite hikes is the Prinzenweg hike from Lake Schliersee t...
Chiemsee is the largest lake in Bavaria. That is why it is also known as “the Bavarian Sea”. Chiemsee is a popular summer destination in Bavaria. It has three islands – Herreninsel, Fraueninsel, and uninhabited Krautinsel. All these islands are connected between each other and the mainland by frequent ferry connections all year long. The Herreninse...
Lake Königssee is located in the Berchtesgaden National Park. It is a bit further away from Munich but you can easily do a day trip to Königssee using a Bayern Ticket (Bavarian card). It is considered to be the most beautiful and touristic lake in Bavaria, and maybe even the entire Germany. To avoid the tourists, try to go there during the week, th...
Obersee is a beautiful mountain lake very close to the famous Königssee. The only way to get to Obersee is by crossing the Königssee on a ferry. On the other side, you could walk a few more meters and get to the Obersee. If you have a few free days, I highly recommend staying in a mountain hut in the Berchtesgaden National Park and doing some hikin...
Sylvensteinsee is the only lake on the list not accessible by public transportation from Munich. If you have a car, it is only one one-hour drive from Munich. Sylvensteinsee is a popular lake for kayaking and stand-up paddling. In the hot summer months, you can of course also swim here. It is usually less crowded than the other lakes on my list and...
Walchensee Lake is also known as the Caribic of Bavaria because of its crystal-clear turquoise waters. It is one of the deepest and largest alpine lakes in Germany. The peaks of Heimgarten and the Herzogstand are popular hiking destinations in the area with panoramic views over Walchensee and Kochelsee. Walchensee is about one hour away from Munich...
Eibsee is located at the base of Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Is a fairytale lake surrounded by high snowy mountains. It is located about 100 Kilometers from Munich, close to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Eibsee is the only lake on my list that is privately owned. I still can’t understand the idea of how a lake can belong to someone, but anyway...
Hintersee is probably one of the most Instagramable lakes in the Bavarian Alps and at the same time one of the lesser-known ones. It is located near the beautiful Bavarian village Ramsau and only about 12 kilometers away from the world-famous lake Königsee. I have to admit that Hintersee is as beautiful as its famous brother Königssee but you don’t...
4 days ago · Germany has a population of over 83 million people. The capital city is Berlin, and other major cities include Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and Frankfurt. The German landscape is varied, with forests, mountains, rivers, and plains.
- Ammersee. Starnberg’s smaller neighbour can be a bit more peaceful, being popular with hikers, swimmers and paddle boarders. There are several scenic parks dotted along the Seepromenade where you can sit and admire the view – there’s even a mini castle, Kurparkschlosschen, on the lakeside.
- Walchensee. Just over an hour’s drive from the city centre is one of the deepest Alpine lakes in Germany. It’s clear waters are almost 200 metres deep, the lake itself covering over 16 km2.
- Simssee. Despite being just 15 minutes from Chiemsee, Simssee tends to be much less crowded, making it a great choice for a relaxing escape. It’ll take a bit of commitment to reach; nestled in the foothills of the Alps, it’s at an elevation of 470 metres.
- Riemersee. If you’re staying in the East of Munich, Riemersee is a great way to get a taste of lake life without leaving the city. Just 30 minutes from Marienplatz, this man-made lake was planned by a French landscape architect, Gilles Vexlard, and covers 7.7 hectares.
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If you are looking for lakes worthy of a field trip, some of Bavaria’s most breathtaking and picturesque lakes are still only an hour or so away from Munich. #8 Chiemsee – aka the Bavarian Sea If you feel a little landlocked in southern Germany, then check out the Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake and home to three picturesque islands.
Fed by clear mountain streams, Lake Tegernsee is considered one of the cleanest lakes in Germany. The 6.5 kilometre long and 1.5 kilometre wide lake lies in a picturesque landscape 50 kilometres south of Munich. Its shore is accessible almost everywhere and thanks to its surroundings it is a much-visited holiday destination.
