A boat trip across Lake Tegernsee is the perfect way to exploring this beautiful region. From the water You travel from one town to the next and learn all sorts of interesting facts about the Tegernsee valley.
With the impressive Tegernsee mountains (Mangfall mountains) as a backdrop, the Tegernsee boat trip operates five passenger boats between the four largest towns on the lake: Tegernsee, Rottach-Egern, Bad Wiessee and Gmund. In 1894, Prince Regent Luitpold allowed a fisherman to operate a motor boat trip on Lake Tegernsee for the first time – today, the boat trip is one of the most popular attractions on Lake Tegernsee, with around a quarter of a million passengers every year.
Timetables 2025
Tegernsee Boat Trips Summer Timetable
The summer timetable is valid from the end of April to the beginning of October. Check the website Bayerische Seenschifffahrt for the current timetable.
Tegernsee Boat Trips Winter Timetable
The autumn, winter and spring timetable is valid from the beginning of October to the end of April. Check the Bayerische Seenschifffahrt website for the most up to date timetable.
Routes & Stops
Full Tour (round-trip)
The full round trip lasts 90 minutes and runs along lines A and B between the towns of Tegernsee, Rottach-Egern, Bad Wiessee and Gmund. It is possible to transport bikes (limited numnber) and passengers will find toilets as well as snacks and drinks on the baots.
Short Tour (round-trip)
The southern, small round trip runs along lines C and D and lasts 60 minutes. Boats stop in the towns of Tegernsee, Rottach-Egern and Bad Wiessee. Bicycle transport is not possible on these smaller boats and there are no toilets or catering on board.
Ticket Prices & Special Offers
Are tickets available online?
Only a small number of tickets are sold online. Tickets can also be purchased on site directly at the boat.
Can I pay by card for the boat trip?
Card payment is possible on all boats.
Does the Tegernsee Schifffahrt accept the DeutschlandTicket on the boat?
The DeutschlandTicket/49-euro ticket is not accepted on the boat. Travel on the routes of the Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) is possible with the DeutschlandTicket, but a separate ticket is required for the boat.
Does the Tegernsee Schifffahrt accept the Guten Tag Ticket (Bayerische Regiobahn) on the boat?
No, you have to buy a separate ticket. However, there is a 5% discount on the regular adult fare.
Does the Tegernsee Schifffahrt accept an MVV ticket as a ticket for the boat?
No, you have to buy a separate ticket on the ship. However, there is a 5% discount on the regular adult fare.
Can I take the boat for free with the TegernseeCard?
Yes. Guests with a valid TegernseeCard are entitled to two free trips per day along any of the routes.
How long does a Tegernsee round trip take?
The full round trip on lines A and B takes 90 to 105 minutes. The boats stop at all towns with a mooring around Lake Tegernsee: Gmund, Tegernsee, Rottach-Egern and Bad Wiessee.
Can I buy food and drinks on board?
Only the boats on the full round trips have food: the MS Rottach-Egern and the MS Tegernsee. On board you can buy small dishes, coffee, cake, drinks and ice cream.
Information about the boats
In recent years, old-fashioned boats have been experiencing a revival. Their historical vibe and leisurely speed seem to fit in with today’s zeitgeist. The oldest boat in the Tegernsee shipping company was built in 1938 (MS Wallberg), the newest in 2003 (MS Tegernsee).
- MS Tegernsee: Built in 2003 with a maximum capacity of 250 people.
- MS Rottach-Egern: Identical to the MS Tegernsee. Built in 2002 with a maximum capacity of 250 people.
- MS Wallberg: Built in 1938 and thus the oldest boat in the fleet. It has a capacity of 164 people.
- MS Kreuth: Built in 1977 with a nostalgic flair and space for 130 passengers.
- MS Gmund: Built in 1968 with space for 130 passengers.
Boat Tours to the Tegernsee Christmas Markets
The Christmas markets on Lake Tegernsee are among the most beautiful in Bavaria. Shuttle boats connect the markets in Bad Wiessee, Tegernsee and Rottach-Egern on all market days.
Parking for the Boat Tours
Visitors can find paid parking spaces on Lake Tegernsee near each departure point. Due to the popularity of Tegernsee, it can be difficult to find parking. For this reason, we highly recommend using public transport to get to Tegernsee.
Other Boat Tours Nearby
As well as the boat tours on Lake Tegernsee, the Bavarian Lake Shipping Company also operates tours on Lake Ammersee, Lake Königssee and Lake Starnberg. We can also highly recommend the Schliersee Shipping Company a few kilometers to the east for its tours on Lake Schliersee. One of the best boat tours on in the Bavarian lakes with stunning mountain views is on Lake Chiemsee. The boat tours across the lake and to the islands run all year round, including to King Ludwig II’s royal castle on Herreninsel.
