Romantic lake. Great for boating, yachting and swimming. Also accessible to hiking and cycling.read more

If you're headed to Schloss Neuschwanstein, you'll stop first in the town of Schwangu, and before…read moreyou do any hiking up to the castle - you'll see Lake Alpsee! And it's worth visiting Schwangu and the lake in their own right, if you want to stay near Neuschwanstein and see a little/a lot of cool nature. Alpsee is nestled in the foothills of the Alps, so your view will be breathtaking as you stand on the shoreline of the lake, looking at the behemoth mountains! The water is crystal clear, so you can see the rocks and shoal right through the surface. It's heralded as one of the cleanest lakes in Germany. There are swans and other fowl that like to lay claim to Alpsee and they also make for great photos as they glide across the pristine water. There are boats available for rent, great swimming spots in the lake, and hiking trails all around Alpsee. So it's not just Insta-worthy here, there's also a ton to do and see. So definitely don't skip over Alpsee on your Bavarian adventure!

Gorgeous lake! Right next to the museum of the Bavarian Kings. There's a trail and you can kayak as…read morewell. Highly recommend walking down to the lake even if you're not doing the museum.

We were lucky enough to visit the Eibsee in 1992, on an R&R break from a Mid-East posting. The lake…read moreitself was glorious, with crystal clear water to great depth. Surrounded by fabulous forest, and with lovely walking paths all round. There was vestigial snow on the ground. The hotel and restaurant patio overlooking the lake were super places to became acquainted with Weiswurst and Spaten beer Now in 2024 it sounds as if the peace is, alas, no more, but Eibsee will always be special for us. TIP for 2024: Go when school is in, preferably in the Autumn.

Emerald-colored lake is very enchanting. On a clear day, you will be able to enjoy looking at…read moreZugspitze (the highest point in Germany) and other peaks with a gorgeous lakeview. The circle easy-hiking/biking trail is about 8km in length, so it'll take about two hours in leisurely-paced to walk around the lake. It's worth your time and effort. It has some hilly parts, but they are not too bad. We even saw some families with strollers. If you hike in the morning, you may not be able to see the mountains too clearly (fog, the sun behind the mountains, etc.). If you wait till the afternoon, you may be able to see them clearly, but you'll risk some clouds moving in as it was the case for us. Mountain weather is very unpredictable for sure. Unfortunately, it was a little too early to enjoy colorful foliage for us, but you can see the beginning of the change. It was a very nice hike around this enchanting lake. Highly recommended if you are in the area and be able to take some time to enjoy it. If you drive to this location, parking lot will cost you about $6 (2 hours) or more depending on how much time you spend. I believe all-day parking was about $12, but I just can't remember exactly.

One of the most beautiful places we have ever visited. If…read moreangels take a vacation from heaven... then they either visit here or Norway. Stunning views, lovely people, wonderful cafes and restaurants.... A worthwhile drive or train ride if you are anywhere in Austria, or even nearby in Switzerland, or Germany.

Starnberger See is absolutely beautiful! It's the first place I've seen swans in real life (other…read morethan at Disney Land - sad, I know). I visited in August so it was still quite hot out and there were a lot of people here. My friend and I couldn't find parking so we had to park on the street outside. The experience will differ depending on what side you're on I suppose but there was a lot of little benches around the grassy area and you can sit on the ledge by the water or on the dock. I somehow stepped on a bee so I stood on the dock stairs with my feet in the water for a while. It was really refreshing. There's also a restaurant with a LOT of beach chairs and even tables on their own little dock. It's nice and relaxing. Perfect for hanging out with your friends, family, or going on a date. Definitely recommend coming here if you're in the greater Munich area.

I decided to go to Starnberger See and I am so happy that I did, it is such a beautiful lake. I…read morewent in June and the weather was gorgeous, I got the train from Ostbahnhof as far as the lake and it didn't take too long. I went for a walk, took it easy and I also grabbed something to eat at a restaurant located near the lake. The day was super chill, there weren't that many people around and I'm looking forward to going back again

Absolutely stunning nature, great for swimming, hiking cycling and so on. Definitely a must visit…read morewhen the weather is great!