Gmund: Blick auf - und den Tegernsee

Among the towns of Bavaria, Gmund am Tegernsee stands out for its position at the northern end of Lake Tegernsee, where the lake’s water continues as the Mangfall River. The settlement lies in the Alpine foothills, with the broad lake basin opening toward Munich while higher mountain country rises to the south. Gmund’s parish church of St. Ägidius is a local landmark, and the wider lakeside area has long been shaped by Tegernsee Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery. Walking and cycling routes follow the shore and connect nearby communities around the lake. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Gmund and the Tegernsee valley relate to the Bavarian Alps.

Built around the early medieval Duchy of Bavaria, Bavaria grew into Germany’s largest federal state. The Danube crosses its broad centre, while the Bavarian Alps form its southern edge and include the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Munich is the state capital and the home of Oktoberfest, a festival rooted in an 1810 royal wedding. Beyond the metropolis, Franconia’s vineyards, Swabian towns and Alpine resorts reveal how varied this part of Germany can be. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Bavaria.

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.