The spa resort of Tegernsee with its therapeutic climate is situated in the Tegernsee valley, on the east bank of Tegernsee lake and between the Bavarian uplands and the northern fringe of the Alps. The landscape with its lake and the mountains is an event in itself here: Be it for skiing and snowboarding in the winder - with diverse pistes available for advanced skiers and beginners alike – or for lengthy walks and cycle tours in the summer, opportunities for leisure time activities abound here. Lakeside, forest and nature paths complete the range of options. Locals and tourists alike encounter monuments and sights everywhere they go, in all areas around Tegernsee. Furthermore, one can marvel at a range of building style periods here: Churches and chapels surround the lake, with the most significant being the former Tegernsee monastery. The Senger castle, the Ganghofer house, the Stieler house and Villa Arco are historically important. During a round trip on the lake one gains an insight into the many interesting sights and places. Tegernsee also enjoys good transport connections with Munich, making it an attractive and relaxing place to live.