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Schliersee
Go for 1–2 nights as a lake-and-mountain base 50 min by train from Munich; skip as a day trip only if you want the Spitzingsee ski lifts.
Schliersee is a small Bavarian lake town at the edge of the Alps, about 50 km south of Munich. It works as a low-key alternative to Tegernsee: one lake with a year-round boat, a cable car to a 1,061 m alp, an open-air museum of old Bavarian farm life, and the Spitzingsee ski area 10 km up the valley. Most travellers come for a night or two of hiking or skiing, not for a city break.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct for hiking and the lake; late Nov–mid Apr for skiing at Spitzingsee
- avoid Nov (between seasons, many places shut); weekends in Jul–Aug are busy with Munich day-trippers
- Airport
- MUC
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Schliersee112 ▾
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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 Schliersee, 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
- SafetyVery safe for a small resort town.
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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 numbers112 fire and ambulance · 110 police · 112 Mountain rescue (Bavaria) (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 (S-Bahn to Munich Hbf, then BOB train to Schliersee; allow about 2 h 15 min door to door).
- Getting aroundThe BOB train from Munich stops at Schliersee and Fischhausen-Neuhaus roughly hourly.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and cake in a café€4–8 (≈ US$5–10)
- Beer0.5 l in a beer garden€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Museum or sight ticketWasmeier open-air museum entry€7 (≈ US$9)
- Budget bedYouth hostel bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
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 (S-Bahn to Munich Hbf, then BOB train to Schliersee; allow about 2 h 15 min door to door)
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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
Best*
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Care
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Care
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Care*
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Sep–Oct, Dec–Jun. Mixed: Jul–Aug, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Schliersee: next 7 days
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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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
14 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°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
The BOB train from Munich stops at Schliersee and Fischhausen-Neuhaus roughly hourly. Local RVO buses link the village, the south shore and Spitzingsee. The lake boat calls at Vitalwelt, Wörth island, Fischhausen and Seestraße about hourly while the lake is ice-free. A car helps for Spitzingsee and side valleys; parking in the village is limited in summer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Spitzingsee
goDoor to door: About 30 min
RVO bus from Schliersee station, about 20–25 min
Ski lifts in winter, marked hiking and cross-country trails in summer; last bus back is early evening.
Tegernsee
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
BOB train towards Munich to Tegernsee, change at Schliersee or take the bus over the ridge
Bigger, busier lake with a brewery and more restaurants; good half-day.
Munich
goDoor to door: About 1 h
BOB train from Schliersee station
Hourly service; buy a Bayern-Ticket if you are travelling as a group.
Wendelstein
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Train or bus to Bayrischzell, then the Wendelstein cable car or rack railway from Osterhofen
A full day; check the lift and railway operating dates before setting out.
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.
Schliersee village (north end of the lake)
Walk to the station, boat pier, shops and restaurants; best for a car-free stay.
Fischhausen and Neuhaus (south shore)
Quieter, next to the Wasmeier museum and its own BOB stop; a 20–30 min walk or short bus ride from the village.
Spitzingsee
10 km (6.2 mi) up the valley at about 1,080 m; ski-in access and cooler summer nights, but you need the bus or a car for everything else.6.2 mi (10 km) up the valley at about 1,080 m; ski-in access and cooler summer nights, but you need the bus or a car for everything else.
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
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €100 | €400 |
| BOB return from Munich2 × €40 | €80 |
| Schliersbergalm cable car, round trip2 × €8 | €16 |
| Spitzingsee day ski pass, adult2 × €32 | €64 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €82 |
| Trip total≈ €226 per person per day, bed included | €902≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in euro; travel to Schliersee excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and cake in a café | €4–8 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Beer, 0.5 l in a beer garden | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Plate of sausages or a roast at a Wirtshaus | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Wasmeier open-air museum entry | €7 (≈ US$9) |
| Folk museum entry | €2 (≈ US$3) |
| Lake boat single ride | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The boat and the Schliersbergalm cable car stop when the lake freezes or in heavy snow: check locally before you plan around them.
- Spitzingsee is 10 km (6.2 mi) uphill from the station; the bus is infrequent in the evening, so do not miss the last one.Spitzingsee is 6.2 mi (10 km) uphill from the station; the bus is infrequent in the evening, so do not miss the last one.
- Many hotels and guesthouses close in November and again in late spring; book ahead in ski season and in August.
- Card payment is common in the village but not universal at farm shops and mountain huts: carry some cash.
Emergency numbers
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Mountain rescue (Bavaria)
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Fire and ambulance112
- Police110
Embassy
No embassies in Schliersee; the US consulate general is in Munich, and most other countries keep embassies in Berlin or consulates in Munich.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Munich Hbf → Schliersee, BOB: about €20 (≈ US$25) one way, about 50 min
- Schliersbergalm cable car: €5 (≈ US$6) one way, €8 (≈ US$10) round trip
- Spitzingsee day ski pass, adult: €32 (≈ US$40)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (ent-SHOOL-dee-goong)
- Danke — Thank you (DAN-keh)
- Eine Fahrkarte nach Schliersee, bitte — One ticket to Schliersee, please (EYE-neh FAR-kar-teh nakh SHLEER-zeh, BIT-teh)
- Die Rechnung, bitte — The bill, please (dee REKH-noong, BIT-teh)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ikh mit KAR-teh TSAH-len)
- Wo ist die Bootsanlegestelle? — Where is the boat pier? (voh ist dee BOATS-an-leh-geh-shtel-leh)
112 works from any phone in Germany, including mobiles without a local SIM.
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 Schliersee. 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: May–Oct for hiking and the lake; late Nov–mid Apr for skiing at Spitzingsee · avoid Nov (between seasons, many places shut); weekends in Jul–Aug are busy with Munich day-trippers · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MUC: last BOB departures field-checked, taxi fallback from Munich, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: village centre and lakefront, Schliersbergalm, south shore and Wasmeier museum, Spitzingsee.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Wasmeier museum, folk museum, Schliersbergalm cable car, Spitzingsee lifts) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialSchliersee official tourism site
- officialBayerische Oberlandbahn (BOB)
- officialSchliersee lake boat
- officialAlpenbahnen Spitzingsee
- officialMarkus Wasmeier open-air museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Schliersee, revision 5239505 (CC BY-SA 4.0)