Life in Munich can be exciting. Every month, new activities await us, and every weekend there is something different to discover. That’s great, but it can also quickly become too much. Fortunately, there is plenty of nature and recreational areas around our state capital . If you want to experience some culture and history instead of hiking or wellness oases, you can also avoid mass tourism. What makes the village of Bayrischzell so special is its tranquility. Here, warm hospitality and fresh mountain air define life.
Particularly convenient: getting there from Munich is very easy. With the Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), you can be at Bayerischzell station in about 80 minutes without having to change trains.
A small village with a big film backdrop
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Bayrischzell has its roots deep in the Middle Ages, when a monastery was founded here in 1076, but soon moved to Fischbachau. What remained was a small settlement, which has been officially called Bayrischzell since 1832. It was not until 1900 that the first visitors arrived, but even today there are not many of them.
Bavaria’s first mountain costume preservation association was founded here in 1883. What is now known worldwide as a symbol of Bavaria –lederhosen and dirndls – originated here from a desire to preserve local traditions from oblivion.
The village looks so typically Bavarian that it has been used as a film set on several occasions. In the fall of 2007, director Rainer Kaufmann shot the ZDF television film “Das Beste kommt erst” (The Best is Yet to Come) in the Bayrischzell area. The film “Erben will gelernt sein” (Inheritance Must Be Learned) was also shot in Bayrischzell, as was the television series “Frühling” (Spring).
What you can experience in Bayrischzell today
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Today, the village is a paradise for anyone looking for the “real” Bavaria. It is a health resort with a healing climate in the middle of the Bavarian Alpine foothills. The absolute highlight right on the doorstep is the Wendelstein. You can reach the summit at 1,838 meters with the legendary cog railway or the cable car. At the top, you will find Germany’s highest show church and an impressive cave. And, of course, this is also a great place for hiking. The “Wendelstein-Männlein-Weg” trail is particularly suitable for families. Those who prefer something a little wilder can hike to the nearby Tatzelwurm waterfalls.
In the cold season , the village transforms into a winter sports center. The Sudelfeld ski area is one of the largest contiguous areas in Germany with 19 lifts and 31 kilometers of slopes. In summer, several Nordic walking tours are marked out over a total of 28 kilometers. Even though Bayrischzell is small, it’s never boring here!