Siegsdorf

Siegsdorf is a municipality in the Traunstein region of Bavaria, situated in an elevated area near the Austrian border. The town spans roughly 55 square kilometers and sits at about 615 meters elevation.

Siegsdorf was founded in 1120 and grew from a small settlement into an important community. Over time, the location developed into a significant place for recreation and living in the region.

The local museum displays fossils and findings from the surrounding region, telling the story of how this landscape formed over time. Visitors get a sense of the area's deep connection to its geological past.

The town is connected to Munich and Salzburg via the A8 motorway, with convenient exits for easy access. Visitors can explore the area easily and travel to nearby cities without difficulty.

During the 1970s, a large Woolly Mammoth skeleton was discovered here and now stands as the centerpiece of the local museum. This find makes the place a special destination for anyone interested in prehistoric animals.

Location: Traunstein

Elevation above the sea: 615 m

Shares border with: Traunstein, Surberg, Ruhpolding, Vachendorf, Bergen

Website: https://siegsdorf.de

GPS coordinates: 47.82338,12.64282

Latest update: December 20, 2025 03:05