When winter has Munich in its icy grip, sometimes all you need is a change of scenery to see something other than gray skies. A trip to the surrounding area can bring us the best winter sports experiences. Or simply offer culture and relaxation: Bad Tölz offers all of this! Especially now in winter, when the historic houses are covered in frost, the town seems all the more idyllic, like something out of a fairy tale.
Marktstraße: An open-air ballroom
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The heart of Bad Tölz is the historic Marktstraße. The ornate facades with their famous Lüftlmalerei —traditional fresco art—are a real sight to behold. In the alleys, you can still find authentic handicrafts, from handmade chocolate to traditional costumes.
For the best view of Bad Tölz, there’s no way around Kalvarienberg. A short but rewarding climb takes you up to the chapels, which are visible from afar. From up here , you can enjoy a panoramic view: the Isar River and the old town lie at your feet, while the Alps—such as the Brauneck peak—rise into the winter sky on the horizon.
Bavarian coziness against the cold
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Once you have explored the winding alleys of the “Gries,” the oldest district of the city, it’s time to warm up, especially in winter. In Bad Tölz, cosiness is a top priority: here you will find many rustic taverns and cafés. The town also offers plenty of opportunities for wellness and even more peace and quiet. After all, Bad Tölz is a well-known spa town. If you’re longing for more warmth after the cold outside, you can end the day at Alpamare or the local spa facilities.
And if you’re looking for a little more action, you only have to walk a few meters further. Just outside Bad Tölz, you will find the Blomberg. It marks the transition from the flat Alpine foothills to the first chain of Bavarian mountains and has some of the best toboggan runs in the Munich area.