Miesbach: Culture, Trails and Regional Experiences

Town Culture and Miesbach Traditions

The Waitzinger Keller cultural centre hosts operas, operettas, musicals, cabaret, concerts, children’s and traditional events, as well as exhibitions throughout the year. The programme ranges from performing arts and music to activities for children and events celebrating local traditions. Groups with particular interests can join the MIESBACHER KULtouren, guided walking tours of Miesbach.

With a core collection of over 3,000 objects, the Miesbach Local History Museum offers insights into the natural and cultural landscape of the Oberland region. The collection includes examples of Miesbach furniture painting, religious folk art from the Miesbach pilgrimage era, and tools and equipment from the guilds and trades, as well as from home and farm. A farmhouse parlour, a shoemaker’s workshop and a hatmaker’s workshop offer further glimpses into the collection. The Miesbach Museum also showcases its valuable traditional costume collection; the original Miesbach costume is preserved as a unique cultural asset.

The history of the Haberfeldtreiben tradition is also closely linked to the region: the town and district of Miesbach play a very important role in it. The Miesbacher GENUSStouren offer culinary experiences, combining a culinary journey through time with regional specialities and international cuisine at shops, cafés, bistros, restaurants and trendy bars.

Hikes for Different Time Budgets

The Stadlberg is Miesbach’s local mountain, offering magnificent views and easy access. Along the mindfulness trail on the Stadlberg, seven stations invite you to practise mindful awareness, walking and breathing, gratitude and observing nature, as well as a simple yoga-based mindfulness exercise. The trail starts above Kleinthal and is approximately 3 kilometres long.

For a shorter walk, the easy 4.7-kilometre circular route to the former Wallenburg Castle is another option. It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, and there is a place to stop for refreshments. The circular route through the “Untere Wies” from Miesbach is family-friendly and easy, covering 8.0 kilometres in around 2 hours and 15 minutes. The Miesbach Stadlberg Loop is also family-friendly: it starts at Habererplatz, right next to the town square, covers 8.1 kilometres, is rated moderate and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. There is also a place to stop for refreshments along this route.

The easy “By Train to the Mountains” route leads from Miesbach station via Agatharied to Schliersee. The 8.6-kilometre route takes around 2 hours, and there is a place to stop for refreshments. The routes listed therefore differ not only in length, but also in duration, difficulty and starting point. This information can help you plan a day’s hike to fit the time you have available.

Swimming Spots, Market and Ice Rink

Strandbad Schliersee is on the eastern shore of Lake Schliersee. Facilities include parking, a restaurant, a café, a playground, a beach volleyball court, a diving board, a supervised shallow-water area for non-swimmers, a water park for children, accessible access to the lake and a large sunbathing lawn. Fischhausen swimming area is on the southern shore of Lake Schliersee and offers nearby parking, toilets, a kiosk and gravel sunbathing areas. Westerberg swimming area is on the western shore and can only be reached by bicycle or on foot. There is a restaurant in the immediate vicinity.

There is also a beach at the campsite on Lake Seeham, with a large sunbathing lawn, kiosk, restaurant, toilets and parking; the shore slopes gently into the water. The different swimming spots vary in their location around the lake, the facilities available and how they can be reached. Thursday is market day for the Green Market in Miesbach: it takes place at the market square from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm. If Thursday falls on a public holiday, the market is held on the preceding Wednesday. Check the dates around public holidays before your visit.

The local leisure options also include Miesbach’s heated outdoor pool, one of the oldest pools in the region. Seven youth teams across different age groups train at the Miesbach ice rink. There is also a competitive figure skating group for children aged 8 and up, a Bambini group for children aged 3 and up, and a skating school for beginners. Games in the Bavarian League are held there for ice sports fans; check the fixtures before your visit.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Plans

When looking for accommodation, consider whether town culture and culinary discoveries, hikes with set starting points, or trips to swimming spots are your priorities. The routes starting at the train station and Habererplatz offer different starting points; if you visit Westerberg swimming area, remember to plan for the walk or cycle to get there. If you would like to combine several interests, organise your ideas for each day and then check which accommodation suits your plans.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Fischbachau, Kreuth, Schliersee, Valley, Gmund am Tegernsee, Otterfing, Weyarn, Rottach-Egern, Irschenberg, Holzkirchen, Bad Wiessee, Tegernsee, Miesbach, Waakirchen, Warngau, Bayrischzell, Hausham.

For the overview of the wider region: Bavaria.