Straddling the Isar river, Bad Tölz is known for its spas, historic medieval town, and as a colorful jewel close to the mountains. The famous writer Thomas Mann had a villa in this city between 1906 and 1917, where he spent his summers with his wife Katia Pringsheim. Admire the perfect example of Gothic architecture at Stadtpfarrkirche, built in 1466. As you stroll around the main street of the city, Marktstrasse, you will be amused by the picturesque Baroque houses, the beautiful fresco paintings on the buildings, and the stories each of them tell. Indulge in all the pleasures that Bad Tölz can offer and visit its vibrant pedestrian zone to get an insider’s view and know all the quaint streets, parks, monuments, and fountains in the old town.