The Best Hotel in Tegernsee, The Bavarian Alps

Located right on the shore, this five-star hotel is the go-to option for lakeside luxury, thanks to its elegant rooms and suites, its array of spectacular dining options, and its unparalleled service. Even the entry-level Elegant Nature Rooms are wonderfully spacious, with their Alpine-inspired design (think natural woods, leather, and linen), balconies, and modern bathrooms with tubs and rain showers. But for the ultimate luxury, consider a stay in the sprawling Tegernsee Suite, where three balconies combine to provide an unforgettable lake-and-mountain panorama. The hotel offers four exceptional in-house restaurants—the signature Restaurant Überfahrt run by head chef Cornelia Fischer, the upmarket Italian restaurant Il Barcaiolo, the Alpine-dining delight Egerner Bucht, and the cozy Bayernstube—as well as Fährhütte14, located a mile along the lakeshore. Below ground, the 4 Elements Spa features a 28-meter-long indoor pool (plus a small children's pool with slide), saunas, and treatment rooms, as well as a gorgeous library/relaxation room. Between May and early October, the outdoor pool is also open. Young kids are made to feel particularly special here, from the welcome gift packs (including slippers, dressing gown, and candy) to the toddler-height breakfast buffet.