Culture and relaxation
Get active in Munich & Upper Bavaria
Otterfing and the surrounding area offer lots of options for sporting activities such as hiking, cycling, golf or swimming. Our house is also an ideal starting point for trips to the nearby city of Munich and Upper Bavaria. You can reach the centre of the Bavarian capital in just 35 minutes with the S-Bahn (local railway). We would be happy to give tips and advice for your leisure time and help you in planning your stay.
Alpine region Schliersee lake Tegernsee lake
Chiemgau
Bavarian Alps foothills
Excursions at a glance
Pension Bernhardhof in Wettlkam near Otterfing is an ideal base for excursions in Upper Bavaria. Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the guesthouse.
- Munich – Bavaria’s capital with its old town, museums and beer gardens; around 35 minutes by S-Bahn (approx. 25 km).
- Lake Tegernsee – mountain lake with lakeside promenades, boat trips and hiking trails (approx. 19 km).
- Wallberg – Lake Tegernsee’s local mountain with cable car and panoramic Alpine views (approx. 30 km).
- Lake Schliersee – mountain lake in the Miesbach district – for swimming, hiking and cycling (approx. 26 km).
- Bavarian Alpine foothills – hiking and cycling tours with Alpine views starting in Otterfing.
- Lake Starnberg – one of Bavaria’s largest lakes, with steamboat trips and bathing spots (approx. 25 km).
- Chiemgau & Lake Chiemsee – home to Herrenchiemsee Palace on the Herreninsel (approx. 53 km).
- Royal palaces – Linderhof Palace (approx. 64 km) and Neuschwanstein Castle (approx. 78 km) as a day trip.
- Allianz Arena – FC Bayern Munich’s stadium in the north of Munich (approx. 34 km).
- Winter sports – ski areas such as Spitzingsee (approx. 33 km) and Sudelfeld (approx. 40 km).
- Golf – several golf courses in the region around Holzkirchen and Lake Tegernsee.
- Summer sports – hiking, cycling and swimming in and around Otterfing.