Starnberg, District capital in Bavaria, Germany.
Starnberg sits on the northern shore of the lake that bears its name and stretches over gentle hills with wooded areas and meadows. Four additional lakes shape the nearby surroundings and form a landscape of water surfaces and green shoreline strips.
The first written record dates back to 1226, when the place was still called Aheim am Würmsee. A castle stood here as early as the 11th century and was built by the Counts of Andechs.
The town attracts people who value quiet residential neighborhoods with direct lake access and shape their daily life there. Its proximity to the state capital allows professionals to live here while working in Munich.
A train connection runs directly from here to the state capital and makes day trips easy. Those arriving by bicycle find well-developed paths along the shore and through the surrounding forests.
The region alternates with Hochtaunuskreis as the country's most affluent area, measured by the average income of residents. This economic status reflects in the well-maintained villas and gardens that line many streets.
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