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Spitzingsee
Spitzingsee is a half-day or full-day trip from Munich, not a base: go for the lake walk and winter skiing, then return to Schliersee or Munich for the night.
Spitzingsee is a small alpine lake and hamlet in Upper Bavaria, 1 hour from Munich by car or train+bus. It is a popular day-trip for swimming, hiking and skiing. The village has a handful of hotels and guesthouses, but most visitors come for the lake and the slopes, not to stay overnight.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (hiking, swimming); Dec–Mar (skiing)
- avoid Nov (many lifts closed, weather unsettled)
- Airport
- MUC
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Spitzingsee110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Spitzingsee, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetySpitzingsee is very safe.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMUC Munich Airport (About 1.5 h by car or train+bus).
- Getting aroundOn foot around the lake (about 2 km (1.2 mi)).On foot around the lake (about 1.2 mi (2 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and cake at Klausenhütte€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Metro or bus rideBus Schliersee–Spitzingsee singlecheck€3 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MUC Munich Airport (About 1.5 h by car or train+bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Spitzingsee: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot around the lake (about 2 km). Bikes can be rented in Schliersee. In winter, ski lifts and a free ski bus operate.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Bus 360/361, 10 min
Larger village with more dining and a lake promenade.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Bus to Schliersee, then BOB train, about 1 h 15 min
Day-trip from Munich is easy; last return train around 23:00.Day-trip from Munich is easy; last return train around 11:00 PM.
Tegernsee
goDoor to door: 45 min
Bus to Schliersee, then train to Tegernsee, about 30 min
Another alpine lake with a spa town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Spitzingsee lakeside
A few hotels and guesthouses; quiet, but limited dining and services.
Schliersee
5 km (3.1 mi) away, more accommodation and restaurants; bus connection.3.1 mi (5 km) away, more accommodation and restaurants; bus connection.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (day-trip, no accommodation)
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) (including a night in a guesthouse)
- High
- €200 (≈ US$250)+ (hotel, dinner, ski pass)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| BOB train Munich–Schliersee return2 × €24 · check | €48 |
| Bus Schliersee–Spitzingsee return2 × €6 · check | €12 |
| Day ski pass (winter)2 × €45 · check | €90 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €39 |
| Trip total≈ €215 per person per day, bed included | €429≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; day-trip from Munich. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and cake at Klausenhütte | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Main dish at a lakeside restaurant | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Ski pass (day, winter)check | €45–55 (≈ US$55–65) |
| Bus Schliersee–Spitzingsee singlecheck | €3 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No direct train: take the BOB (Bayerische Oberlandbahn) to Schliersee, then bus 360 or 361 to Spitzingsee.
- Last bus from Spitzingsee to Schliersee is around 20:00; check the schedule.Last bus from Spitzingsee to Schliersee is around 8:00 PM; check the schedule.
- Parking fills up by 10:00 on sunny weekends and ski days.Parking fills up by 10:00 AM on sunny weekends and ski days.
- Ski lift opening hours vary; check the official site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Munich Hbf → Schliersee (BOB train): about €12 (≈ US$14) single, 50 min (check)
- Schliersee → Spitzingsee (bus 360/361): about €3 (≈ US$4) single, 10 min (check)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (vee feel koss-tet dahs)
- Wo ist die Bushaltestelle? — Where is the bus stop? (voh ist dee boos-hahl-teh-shteh-leh)
- Ein Ticket nach Spitzingsee, bitte — One ticket to Spitzingsee, please (ine tik-ket nahkh shpit-zing-zay, bit-teh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Spitzingsee. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (hiking, swimming); Dec–Mar (skiing) · avoid Nov (many lifts closed, weather unsettled) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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