Starnberg: Lake Starnberg - Munich - Jochberg - Herzogstand - Zugspitze - Bavaria

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Starnberg lies along the eastern shore of Lake Starnberg in Upper Bavaria, and this waterside position has made it a longstanding excursion destination from Munich. The lake, once called Würmsee, was carved by a glacier in the Alpine foreland and still shapes the town through its harbour, promenade and passenger boats. To the south, the Bavarian Alps include Herzogstand above Lake Walchensee and Jochberg between Walchensee and Kochelsee. The Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain at 2,962 metres, stands on the Austrian border. A railway connection to Munich, opened in 1854, reinforced Starnberg’s role as an accessible lakeside resort.

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Starnberg
City Starnberg

Starnberg pairs the calm of a lakeside town with the pull of Munich’s southern outskirts, reflecting its position on the northern shore of Starnberger See. One of Bavaria’s largest lakes, Starnberger See is a focal point for sailing, swimming and waterside walks, while the Würm flows from its northern end. Schloss Starnberg, a former Wittelsbach residence, recalls the town’s longstanding connection with Bavaria’s ruling dynasty. The lakeside promenade and harbour keep daily life close to the water, and Munich is readily reached by suburban rail. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding Five Lakes region to extend your view of Starnberger See.

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Bavaria
Region Bavaria

Built around the early medieval Duchy of Bavaria, Bavaria grew into Germany’s largest federal state. The Danube crosses its broad centre, while the Bavarian Alps form its southern edge and include the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Munich is the state capital and the home of Oktoberfest, a festival rooted in an 1810 royal wedding. Beyond the metropolis, Franconia’s vineyards, Swabian towns and Alpine resorts reveal how varied this part of Germany can be. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Bavaria.

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Germany
Country Germany

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.

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