Starnberg
Lake Starnberg defines the setting of Starnberg — its long north-to-south expanse gives the town the character of a lakeside centre for boating, promenades and excursions from Munich. At the lake’s northern end, Starnberg became a popular day-trip destination after the Munich–Starnberg railway opened in 1854. The lake, historically also called Würmsee, is Bavaria’s second-largest by surface area and feeds the River Würm at its northern outlet. Marinas and sailing clubs are central to local life on the water, while the wooded opposite shore connects the town with the wider Upper Bavarian landscape.
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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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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 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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