Top Rated Attracties in Murnau am Staffelsee

A stunning spot of turquoise dominates the alpine landscape wedged between the Heimgarten and Herzogstand mountains. This is the stellar Walchensee, one of Germany's largest and deepest lakes. Endowed with spectacular natural beauty, the lake forms the habitat of various native flora and fauna, including crayfish and other migratory birds. With ample opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and other water sports, Walchensee is a must-visit attraction along the German Alpine Route.

Lake Kochel lies at the periphery of the Bavarian Alps, in the municipality of Kochel am See as well as the Schlehdorf town. Its name comes from the Latin for cone, cocula, and it was created by the Loisach-Isar glacier. The glacial lake lies on the river Loisach and is surrounded in part by forests and in part by a bog-land. A spectacular natural formation, the scenic environs of the lake are ideal for hikers and outdoor lovers.

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The Linderhof Palace, nestled in the western corner of Ettal, is the smallest castle to have been constructed by King Ludwig II. The tour of the palace gives visitors a glimpse into the opulent life that King Ludwig II led. From various chambers, dining rooms, grottos, and the King's favorite Hall of Mirrors, the ornate castle and its breathtaking expanse gives an up and close peek into the royal life. In winter when the castle is covered in snow, it resembles a spectacular, magical snow globe. While the castle is the smallest in size among all three palaces commissioned by King Ludwig II, it is also one of the most beautiful and exquisite royal complexes.

Among the largest of its kind, Ettal Abbey is an active Benedictine abbey. Though it was established by Emperor Ludwig in 1330, it is the Baroque designs of the architect Enrico Zuccalli after 1744 that laid the foundation for the beautiful structure that stands today. Featuring a stunning façade, the monastery is regarded as one of the most prominent sacred destinations in the area. Visitors can visit the bookstore to peruse the titles on display, stroll through the picturesque monastery garden, or explore the distillery that produces the famous Ettaler Kloster Liqueur. Guided tours of the complex are also offered.

The melodious history of violins comes alive at this 20th-century museum. Housed within one of the most beautiful houses in Mittenwald since 1960, the Geigenbaumuseum takes its visitors through intriguing details of the instrument's making. In glass-walled exhibit boxes, you can view an extensive collection of the Baroque Mittenwald violins and several others from the 19th and 20th Centuries. Films about the history of violins and workshops for those interested are also organized at the museum.