Herrsching am Ammersee

Herrsching am Ammersee is a municipality on the northern shore of Lake Ammersee in Bavaria, overlooking open countryside and water. The area contains residential neighborhoods, a train station, several village sections, and an active waterfront with parks and beach areas.

The place grew from a fishing village into a modern municipality, with the lakeside serving as an important resource for the local economy over centuries. Eventually the region developed into a popular retreat for people throughout the area.

The lakeside setting shapes daily life here, with residents and visitors spending time swimming, sailing, and strolling along the waterfront. Water activities and outdoor recreation form the natural rhythm of the community.

Direct trains connect the station to Munich and nearby cities, making day trips easy. The area is walkable with flat paths along the shore and wide beach access spread throughout.

The place is actually a union of ten distinct village areas spread from north to south along the shore. Each maintains its own character while together forming a single administrative unit.

Location: Starnberg

Elevation above the sea: 568 m

Shares border with: Andechs, Inning am Ammersee, Seefeld

Phone: +4981523740

Website: https://herrsching.de

GPS coordinates: 47.99929,11.17481

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:35