Tölzer Land

The municipality of Dietramszell is located approximately 7.5 mi (12 km) to the north of Bad Tölz and... is not necessarily a typical tourist spot. The beautiful location in the middle of a large forest area alongside meadows and small villages makes this municipality particularly attractive, and offers possibilities for cycling and hiking in the sun or shade, depending on the weather and time of year. A great view of the Isar valley towards Lenggries and the Brauneck massif can be enjoyed from the Peretshof mount. Of course, there are also many other places in and around Dietramszell (an impressive Salesian monastery can be found on the southern border of the district) which afford similar breathtaking views of the area. more

Located close to Kochel am See, the Glentleiten Open Air Museum is the largest of its type in the whole... of Upper Bavaria. Over 60 historic houses, mills, workshops and alpine pastures were lovingly constructed here and can be viewed via a tour lasting several hours. From the early modern era to the present, visitors can explore the regional history and the changes effected in society. Regular special exhibitions round off the activities on offer. There are guided tours for people of various age groups, focusing on different aspects of the museum. Furthermore, a traditional inn with a large beer garden all but encourages visitors to take a break there for a while. more

Franz Marc, one of the most famous German artists of the 20th century and member of ‘Der Blaue Reiter’... (The Blue Rider) collective (including Kandinsky, Macke and Paul Klee), maintained a strong connection with the Bavarian Alpine countryside. He lived in Lenggries, Sindelsdorf and finally in Ried near Kochel am See. More than 150 works from his estate can be viewed in this architecturally splendid museum. The extraordinary location of this treasure above the Kochel lake and the fantastic exhibits which are regularly complemented by special exhibitions don’t just bedazzle art enthusiasts. The museum was opened in 1986 and expanded with an extension in 2007/2008. Nowadays, the exhibition items are presented across a surface area of 7,500 ft² (700 m²), including artworks by Paul Klee, Gabriele Münter, Wassily Kandinsky and Alexej von Jawlensky, and personal items belonging to Franz Marc. more