Next time you are planning a trip to Germany, skip the popular destinations and head to the countryside instead, specifically Tegernsee.  Often referred to as the Hamptons of Bavaria, Tegernsee is a quaint little town around the beautiful, clear and turquoise Lake Tegernsee. No matter what season you visit, you will be surrounded by beautiful scenery.

While there, make Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt your home away from home. The hotel is located directly on the lake and provides some of the most stunning views of the area. Enjoy daily breakfasts, delicious restaurants, private balconies, a spa, fitness center and a quick walk into town.

Walking through town, you’ll feel like you’ve been transferred into a storybook. Wander through different stores ranging from designer clothing to boutiques to shoes and more. Make sure to stop in one of the many stores selling the traditional dress, a dirndl. Bavarians wear dirndls for dinner parties, weddings and other special occasions.

After exploring the town, take a boat tour with Seenschifffahrt Tegernsee or rent a boat and explore the lake on your own. In the summer, you can even go swimming in the crystal-clear waters. Or spend the day going for a hike through the Alps, enjoying authentic food in the beer gardens and surrounding restaurants, and hitting the slopes in wintertime.