Bad Wiessee
Germany · BavariaDE
Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
Bad Wiessee is a municipality in the district of Miesbach in Upper Bavaria in Germany. Since 1922, it has been a spa town and located on the western shore of the Tegernsee Lake. It had a population of around 4800 inhabitants in 2014. The word "Bad" means "spa" or "baths", while "Wiessee" derives from "Westsee", meaning "western part of the lake". Bad Wiessee was first documented in 1017 in the tax book of the Tegernsee Abbey, encouraged to pay goods to the abbey.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,134
- Coordinates
- 47.717, 11.717
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 740 m
Overview of Bad Wiessee
Located in Bavaria, Germany, Bad Wiessee is best described as a village. With 5,134 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. The altitude here is around 740 m. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Expect water sports, adventure and nature to fill most of your time. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates.
Things to do in Bad Wiessee
Water Sports in Bad Wiessee
(2)Bad Wiessee's water sports entries include Swimming and Windsurfing. All of it is drawn from Bad Wiessee's recorded activities. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Bad Wiessee
(1)Bad Wiessee's adventure entries include Adventure. It is a direct read of Bad Wiessee's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Bad Wiessee
(1)Nature in Bad Wiessee covers Lakes. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Bad Wiessee.
Nightlife in Bad Wiessee
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Bad Wiessee: Casinos. It is a direct read of Bad Wiessee's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Bad Wiessee
(1)Our data lists Therms as wellness options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bad Wiessee.
Best time to visit Bad Wiessee
For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Bad Wiessee usually means a connection from Bavaria and your own wheels for the rest. Bad Wiessee runs on Europe/Berlin time.
Similar destinations
Places near Bad Wiessee that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bad Wiessee known for?
- In Bavaria, Germany, Bad Wiessee stands out for water sports, adventure and nature. That mix defines the typical visit to this 5,134-strong destination.
- What can you do in Bad Wiessee?
- Options in Bad Wiessee run to Swimming, Windsurfing, Adventure, Lakes and Casinos — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Bad Wiessee?
- For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Bad Wiessee located?
- You will find Bad Wiessee in Bavaria, Germany. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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