Bavarian actor's pioneering work: rural doctor's office loses filming location!

Bavarian actor's pioneering work: rural doctor's office loses filming location!

The early evening series “The Country Doctor’s Practice” is very popular and has established itself as a real audience favorite on the private channel Sat.1. The first season, which aired from October 16, 2023 to January 10, 2024, was followed by a second season that flickered across screens from May 7 to August 28, 2024. The third season has currently been running since January 2, 2025, every Monday to Friday at 7 p.m. In the series, the main character Sarah König, played by the talented Caroline Frier, moves from Berlin to the Bavarian countryside and leaves her stressful job behind.

The setting of the series takes place in the fictional town of “Wiesenkirchen”, which is located on the beautiful Schliersee. This beautiful piece of earth is only about 50 kilometers from Munich and is known for its breathtaking hiking and skiing opportunities. The filming locations focus on the region around Schliersee, and the series uses numerous idyllic locations. These include the Obere Firstalm, the Schliersee lido, the Schliersee boathouse and the “Alte Post” inn, a popular meeting place for the characters in the series.

Stricter filming permits in Bayrischzell

A significant change is coming to filming, especially in Bayrischzell, where stricter filming permits will be issued in the future. This means that further shooting in this picturesque location is ruled out. The local council of Bayrischzell has unanimously decided not to issue any more filming permits in order to avoid traffic congestion and complaints from residents. Nevertheless, according to Sat.1 broadcaster Christoph Körfer, the loss of Bayrischzell as a filming location is not serious, as filming has only taken place there on two days so far.

However, viewers can still look forward to new episodes in the Schliersee area. The second season will also continue in these picturesque locations. Anyone who visits the area around Lake Schliersee will find many of the authentic locations in the series, some of which are also known as idyllic excursion destinations. Schliersee has also been the setting for other film and series productions, such as “The Story of Brandner Kaspar”.

Scenery and charm of the Bavarian mountains

Another central component of the series is the interaction between the characters, which often takes place in the “Alte Post” inn. This is where characters like Sarah König and Dr. Fabian Kroiß, played by Oliver Franck, for social gatherings. The region offers a magnificent backdrop for this - the lido and the park bench where the young main characters Leo and Basti get to know each other are just some of the charming places that can be seen in the series. Other impressive filming locations include the Valepp Gorge, which is perfect for a dramatic rescue operation.

A visit to the region is therefore not only a feast for the eyes for all series fans, but also guarantees a welcome break in nature. If you go on the “Waterfall Round,” you can even experience one of the spectacular natural locations featured in the series up close.

Overall, it shows that “The Country Doctor's Practice” not only impresses with its gripping stories, but also with its breathtaking scenery that perfectly captures the Bavarian Alpine flair. And while filming continues without Bayrischzell, the Schliersee remains a central attraction for fans of the series.

Further details about the series are provided here Augsburger Allgemeine as well as Joyn.