DINING AT LAKE TEGERNSEE – Gastronomic Tour | Day 2: Kreuth – I recently took you along in my first Article „EATING AT LAKE TEGERNSEE – Gastronomy Tour | Day 1: Bad Wiessee“ Off to the popular Tegernsee! Packed in my luggage: cutlery and a huge appetite. The goal: a tour all the way around the lake, taking in the best culinary spots. Where can you find the best food, and which town offers which delicacy? Day 1 was dedicated to Bad Wiessee, day 2 took me to Kreuth and five more culinary stops. Let's go!
Coffee to start the day at the first coffee roastery on Lake Tegernsee
Municipality 2: Essen am Tegernsee | Kreuth
In and around Kreuth, some of the highest peaks of the Bavarian Prealps rise up, forming an imposing backdrop for the municipality that stretches from Tegernsee along the Weißach river to the Tyrolean border. Kreuth offers Bavarian hospitality, high-quality cultural experiences, and a wide range of sporting activities. The diverse culinary offerings also contribute to the harmonious atmosphere of Kreuth. Time to take a peek behind the doors of some of the inns, cafés, and restaurants. My enthusiastic companion is with me.
The Gasthaus zum Hirschberg. My favorite in Kreuth
Stations 1 and 2: Tegernsee's first coffee roastery and Gasthaus zum Hirschberg (Hirschberg Inn)
My day began in Tegernsee's first coffee roastery („"First Tegernsee Coffee Roastery"“), which has been located on Tegernseer Straße since mid-September 2017, produces, offers, and sells excellent coffee on-site. Behind its doors, you'll find around 30 to 40 different single-origin coffees – excluding regular specials – as well as its own small roastery with logistics area. The cozy café area and small shop are also part of the operation. At comfortable tables, you can sample a daily changing coffee ("Coffee of the Day" as well as two different espressos with contrasting flavor profiles. A small selection of breakfasts, snacks (between 1 pm and 5 pm), dips, cakes and tarts (from Café Wagner), as well as Florentines, Amaretti, Meringue Rocks, and more (depending on the daily offerings) are available to accompany your coffee. The roastery is designed so that you can enjoy your coffee on-site or stock up on your personal favorite to take home. Impressive!: Tegernsee's first coffee roastery produces five tons of coffee annually – all in two roasting machines, each with a capacity of 30 and 18 kilos respectively, which can be spotted in the back of the roastery. Coffee tastings and tours are also offered in the bright and welcoming roastery café. Anyone who can't start their day without coffee, enjoys trying new things, and appreciates expert knowledge and high-quality coffee will find themselves right at home here. While not exactly cheap, a visit is definitely worthwhile for coffee aficionados.
The main course of the surprise menu at the Gasthaus zum Hirschberg
As soon as the bells rang at twelve, the threshold of the Gasthaus zum Hirschberg I crossed the line: "Lunchtime!" and it's one of my favorites so far. A surprise menu, with options for everyone to choose from, was served. You sit in a typical Bavarian atmosphere, accompanied by Bavarian background music, and are served by friendly staff. The chef (since December 2016) is Daniel Bößhar, who always focuses on the freshness of the ingredients and variety on the plate. Good quality, without unnecessary frills or fuss, is consistently offered. A big plus is the many homemade products, such as bread, pasta, cakes, and more. This charming inn also avoids using artificial flavor enhancers. Bavarian classics are skillfully combined with in-house creations on the clear and well-structured menu (which changes every three weeks). The surprise menu consists of à la carte dishes from the regular menu, but is curated by the chef. The meal began with grilled octopus served with homemade aglio e olio and bruschetta – one of my favorite courses of the past two days. There I was, sitting on a wooden bench adorned with heart carvings, surrounded by Bavarian folk music, enjoying the octopus with bruschetta and a glass of white wine (Weingut am Nil, Kallstadt Pfalz, 2016 Sauvignon Blanc). Fantastic! The second course was a gratinéed veal sirloin with a paprika crust, mushrooms, and green asparagus, accompanied by a second white wine (Weingut Knewitz, Appenheim, 2016 Pinot Blanc). Absolutely delicious! The sweet finale was fresh mango with marzipan mousse. A dessert I probably wouldn't have ordered, but which won me over with every spoonful. In the summer, you can also dine on the sunny terrace (which seats up to 60 guests, just like the indoor seating area). Anyone who'd like to see for themselves can drop by on the first Thursday evening of every month and join the barbecue, complete with food, drinks, and music, or try the daily special. It's worth stopping by just for the three types of homemade bread: crispbread, potato bread, and airy puff pastry with herb quark.
A visit to the ducal fish farm is a must-see when visiting Kreuth
Stations 3 and 4: Ducal Fish Farm Tegernsee and Old Bath
One might think three courses at lunchtime are enough, but if I „"Ducal Fishing Expedition Tegernsee"“ I hear, and suddenly there's room in my stomach again. That's where my companion and I went next. The fish farm looks back on over 150 years of history and serves the finest smoked fish. The fish farm wasn't entirely new to me, as I had the honor of participating in an event there a few years ago (Read more hereYou arrive at the fish farm and head straight for the various fish tanks. Adjacent to these are rustic wooden benches and tables for guests. Here, as an alternative to the small wooden hut with three to four tables, you can dine. You can order smoked char or trout fillet, gratinated with bread, horseradish, and onions (portion depending on the size of the fish, approximately 150 to 250 grams; 100 grams/€4.80). You can find out more about the Ducal Fish Farm on Lake Tegernsee on the [website/link missing]. Website I've experienced it. My tip, however, is: put on your shoes, get in the car, and try it for yourself. The fish is of absolutely top quality, and after two or three times, you'll quickly notice when the quality elsewhere isn't as good. Here, the freshest of the freshest is served.
Homemade nut braid at the "Altes Bad" (Old Bath). Delicious!
„"What you start (…cake in the afternoon…), you have to see it through," or in other words: Let's go! „"Old Bath"“. Even the journey there is idyllic: up a hill, through the woods, past a small stream and a sunny terrace, and into the typically Bavarian-style restaurant. Lots of wood, dark wooden beamed ceilings, a wood-burning stove, and heavy wooden tables – somehow simple and understated, yet cozy once you're seated. In this case, we were only interested in the cake from the Alte Bad. So, we had to ask the friendly staff, as there were no signs. "Yes, of course we have cake!" and "Yes, it's homemade!" they replied, and a few minutes later, three different cakes landed in front of us: a homemade cherry crumble cake, two slices of fresh nut braid, and a rhubarb crumble cake (all for a fair €8.40). The cherry crumble cake came with plenty of whipped cream; the sugar had been forgotten during baking, but the mistake was acknowledged warmly and openly. The cakes were moist and delicious, just the thing if you're planning a short hike (for example, starting from the fish farm), enjoy being surrounded by nature, and have a craving for something sweet. On sunny days, a cozy terrace beckons, offering views of the beautiful natural surroundings and the fish farm nestled at the foot of the mountain.
MIZU serves such delicious creations.
Station 5: MIZU Sushi Bar
The MIZU I'm already familiar with this place from various private and business visits, and in my opinion, it's an absolute must-visit on any trip to Kreuth. It's not only the only restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine and sushi on Lake Tegernsee, as far as I know, but they do it exceptionally well. To enter this Japanese sushi bar, which is very popular with both locals and tourists, you need to go to the Hotel Bachmaier Weissach, and you'll be practically at the door. Immediately upon entering, you'll be enveloped in a Japanese atmosphere, chic design, warm colors surrounded by soft lighting, and elegantly set tables, some of which offer a view of the restaurant's terrace (very lovely in summer!). They serve creative sushi creations, as well as fresh salmon, tuna, and shrimp, Japanese main courses, and specials. The menu is divided into cold and hot appetizers, sushi, sushi specials, classic dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Numerous sharing dishes are also available. At MIZU, I've always received friendly service; everything is explained in detail and with expertise at the table, and the dishes are definitely worth their (admittedly not low) price. I recommend ordering both a cold appetizer (from €9.90 for young bull tartare with truffle, gherkin, homemade mayonnaise, and white onion) and a hot appetizer (from €6.90 for a fish consommé with white fish, mushrooms, and yuzu), sharing them with your companions, and then sampling your way through the menu. (Definitely try the "Black" from the classics.)
Smoked char from a fish farm. Mmm!
Choose the "Cod Saikyo-Yaki." This is char marinated in miso (for €29.90 in a main course size). It's best to order sushi, at least to try it – perhaps they'll have the delicious "crunchy rolls" with crispy tempura shrimp. If you look closely, you can even see the sushi chef behind the bar preparing the maki, ura-maki, and nigiri. You should always make a reservation in advance. Japanese cuisine is very popular at Tegernsee.
…what to expect in the next article:
We've made it through Bad Wiessee and Kreuth. Now we're continuing our tour around the lake, starting with Rottach-Egern. Article number three takes me to the Gäuwagerl snack café; for lunch, to Fährhütte14; for coffee and cake, to Café Franzl with its lake view; and for a (hopefully) delicious dinner with a set menu, to the chic Haubentaucher restaurant. Since I personally don't know a single Munich resident who hasn't been to Rottach-Egern for a stroll, a walk, and, of course, a meal, I'm especially excited for my third day of the Tegernsee culinary tour.
+++ This article was created in cooperation with Tegernsee Valley Tourism GmbH. Thank you! +++
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DINING AT LAKE TEGERNSEE – Gastronomic Tour | Day 2: Kreuth – I recently took you along in my first Article „EATING AT LAKE TEGERNSEE – Gastronomy Tour | Day 1: Bad Wiessee“ Off to the popular Tegernsee! Packed in my luggage: cutlery and a huge appetite. The goal: a tour all the way around the lake, taking in the best culinary spots. Where can you find the best food, and which town offers which delicacy? Day 1 was dedicated to Bad Wiessee, day 2 took me to Kreuth and five more culinary stops. Let's go!
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