Penzberg

Penzberg is a town in Weilheim-Schongau in Upper Bavaria, situated at around 608 meters elevation. The center has retail spaces, residential areas, and several industrial zones used by pharmaceutical companies.

The settlement began in the late 13th century as Poennesperch and grew as a coal mining hub. The granting of town rights in 1919 marked its shift toward a modern industrial center.

The town's identity is rooted in its mining heritage, which residents connect to through stories of the industrial past. Modern companies and their workers now shape daily life and how the place develops.

Penzberg railway station on the Kochelsee line connects the town to Munich and other regional destinations. Visitors can find bus stops in the center and walk through most neighborhoods easily.

The Penzberger Mordnacht of 1945 was a local uprising against Nazi forces that remains alive through commemorations and exhibitions today. This event shapes the town's sense of identity in a distinctive way.

Location: Weilheim-Schongau

Elevation above the sea: 608 m

Shares border with: Sindelsdorf, Antdorf, Iffeldorf, Münsing, Eurasburg, Königsdorf, Bad Heilbrunn, Bichl

Website: http://penzberg.de

GPS coordinates: 47.75185,11.37630

Latest update: December 13, 2025 03:35