Bauwerk Capital

A lake for sailing, a lakeside promenade for walking, fresh air to breathe: Herrsching am Ammersee is just 40 kilometres southwest of Munich and can be reached directly by S-Bahn (suburban train).

For 70,000 years, Ammersee has been part of the “Fünfseenland” (five-lake region), along with Lake Starnberg as well as the much smaller bodies of water Lake Wörth, Lake Pilsen and Lake Wessling.

Sailing is one of the most popular water sports. On Ammersee, boats up to 9.2 metres long without a motor can sail the lake with no permission needed! From spring to autumn, a number of steamboat lines run, providing a connection to the most beautiful destinations.

Birdwatchers will experience impressive spectacles at the Ammersee Bird Sanctuary and Herrschinger Moos, a nature reserve for indigenous plants and rare animal species.

The 10 kilometre-long lake promenade is the longest in the whole of Germany. The Kurparkschlösschen (spa gardens castle) is playful yet imposing and is the hub for year-round the cultural highlights of the local community.

A well-known place of pilgrimage – the beers of the monastery brewery are the most famous part of it all – and is still run by Benedictine monks to this day. Reachable by bike in just 30 minutes.

Swimming, sailing, surfing, fishing, horse riding, jogging or just going for a walk. 20 kilometres of cycle paths around Ammersee keep the whole family fit. And when the weather is bad: tai chi, yoga or the gym offer plenty of scope for sporting activities.

In their free time, the children prefer to play on the large adventure playground right on the lake. The best care is provided by numerous kindergartens and day care centers.
 

Moving in to the school year 2020: A primary, middle and junior high school and soon also a grammar school guarantee an optimal education in Herrsching.
 

Thanks to the direct S-Bahn line, S8, and the A96 autobahn, you can reach the state capital quickly by train or car.