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Starnberg, Germany

Starnberg is a town in Bavaria, Germany, approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi) southwest of Munich. It is at the north end of Lake Starnberg, in the heart of the "Five Lakes Country", and serves as capital of the district of Starnberg.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Bavaria, Germany.
  • Served by Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF).

History

Starnberg is a town in Bavaria, Germany, approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi) southwest of Munich. It is at the north end of Lake Starnberg, in the heart of the "Five Lakes Country", and serves as capital of the district of Starnberg. Starnberg is the wealthiest town in Germany and is home to many billionaires, actors, and artists.

Restaurants & places to go

Bavarian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We off; Th-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: step-free access Wikipedia: de:Gasthaus zur Mühle (Mühlthal) · 10,… · gasthausmuehle.de
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Obermarkt, Wolfratshausen, 82515 · humplbraeu.de
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 13 Hauptstraße, Gauting, 82131 · landgasthof-boeck.de
Indoor
Ice Cream, Cake, Cafe · Juni, Juli, August bei schönem Wetter am Donnerstag Abend länger geöffnet (Angabe auf einer vcard) Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-18:00;… · cafe-aenishaenslin.de
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Pizza aus dem Holzofen Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:30-23:30; Su 11:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating · forestella.de
Indoor
Cafe · Gemütliche kleine Tagesbar mit Kaffee, Kuchen, Sandwiches, Salaten und kleinen Snacks sowie diverse Getränke Opening hours: Mo-Th off; Fr 10:00-18:00;… · chocoladenmanufaktur.de
Indoor
Biergarten · Geöffnet bis Sonnenuntergang! Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 14 Seestraße, Pöcking, 82343 · maisingerseehof.de
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 09:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 3b Seepromenade, Starnberg, 82319 · coffee-fellows.com
Indoor

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Airports

Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF) 10 km to the centre
Weßling, BY, DE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Jesenwang Airfield 25 km to the centre
Jesenwang, BY, DE
Outdoor
Wangen bei Starnberg Airfield 6.2 km to the centre
Starnberg, BY, DE
Outdoor
Starnberg-Landstetten Airfield 7.5 km to the centre
Starnberg, BY, DE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Starnberg
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Berg
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Leoni
Ferry terminal · 4.8 km from the centre · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Possenhofen
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Roseninselfähre
Ferry terminal · 6.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Roseninsel
Ferry terminal · 6.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Starnberg - Berg
Ferry route · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Leoni - Starnberg
Ferry route · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Possenhofen - Starnberg
Ferry route · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Berg - Leoni
Ferry route · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Leoni - Possenhofen
Ferry route · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Starnberg - Tutzing
Ferry route · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor
Roseninselfähre
Ferry route
Outdoor
Possenhofen - Tutzing
Ferry route · Schifffahrt Starnberger See
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (OBF); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Starnberg, 0.4 km); routes include Starnberg - Berg, Leoni - Starnberg, Possenhofen - Starnberg.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Starnberg, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Munich, Bayern · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach