Starnberg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Bavaria, Germany
About Starnberg
The first mention of Starnberg is from 1226. The castle has been occupied since 1244 as "Starnberch Castrum" by the noble family of the Counts of Andechs-Meran and was conquered in 1246 by the opposing Wittelsbach family. The village developed from two settlement centres: the farming and fishing village of Aheim is on the lake and is today's Achheim district. The village of Niederstarnberg around today's Tutzinger-Hof square is a little further away from the lake. Starnberg gained importance due to the summer festivals organized by the Wittelsbach family from the 16th century onwards. The famous "Bucentaur", a large pleasure frigate named after the coronation ship of the Venetian Doges, was built in 1663: the all-blue, partly gilded splendor ship is considered the largest and most beautifu
Top Attractions in Starnberg
Explore the best things to see and do in Starnberg:
- ★Catholic Church of St. Joseph
- ★Museum Starnberger See
- ★Schloss Starnberg
- ★Starnberg water park
- ★Tutzinger Hofplatz
Where to Eat in Starnberg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Comodo Tapasbar
- 🍴Dechant Fischladen und Restaurant
- 🍴Gasthof zur Sonne
- 🍴Hans im Glück
- 🍴Restaurant Dahoam
- 🍴Undosa Seerestaurant
Where to Stay in Starnberg
- 🏨Hotel Bayerischer Hof Starnberg
Starnberg Travel Guide Sections
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