Place to visit
Tegernsee Abbey, Germany: what it is and when to go
Tegernsee Abbey is a former monastery in Germany (Tegernsee). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Former monastery · History
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 72 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 47.70745, 11.75683
What it is and where
Tegernsee Abbey is a former monastery in Germany (Tegernsee). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tegernsee, where this site lists 77 more places to see, 99 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.70745, 11.75683; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tegernsee Abbey is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:37
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:01
- DecBest time8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ducal Bavarian Brewery of TegernseeBrewery in Tegernsee, Bavaria, Germany98 m
- Museum Tegernseer TalMuseum in Germany143 m
- E4 European long distance pathWalking path781 m
- Die Alpenüberquerung - Etappe 1Hiking2.6 km
- Riederstein chapelChapel in Germany2.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: History
- Berlin Wall: barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- Lübeck
- Baden-Baden
- Bamberg
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tegernsee Abbey?
It is a former monastery in Germany. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tegernsee Abbey?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Tegernsee Abbey?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 72 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ducal Bavarian Brewery of Tegernsee, Museum Tegernseer Tal, E4 European long distance path. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Tegernsee77 places to see in and around Tegernsee, Germany: Schliersee, Rotwand, Wallberg. Best time: April to October.
- History4386 places for history in Germany, from Berlin Wall to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and da
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Tegernsee Abbey on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.