Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Starnberg

Starnberg is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 23,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit — 99 churches, 85 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Schloss Starnberg (1 km), St. Josef (1 km) and Museum Starnberger See (1 km).

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Starnberg, Bavaria
Starnberg, Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Starnberg at a glance

Location
Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 23,086
Coordinates
48.0019° N, 11.3442° E
Places within 50 km
285 (285 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Starnberg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Starnberg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Starnberg

102 churches within 100 km of Starnberg. The closest is St. Josef (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Starnberg

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Starnberg. The closest is Villa Rustica Leutstetten (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Starnberg

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Starnberg. The closest is Riemerschmid Gedenkstein (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Riemerschmid Gedenkstein · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ilkahöhe · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Ludwigshöhe · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Perlacher Mugl · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Bavaria · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Olympiaberg · viewpoint · Upper Bavaria · ~30 km · Must-see

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Parks near Starnberg

30 parks within 100 km of Starnberg. The closest is Roseninsel (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Starnberg

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Starnberg. The closest is Leutstettener Moos (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Starnberg

13 museums within 100 km of Starnberg. The closest is Museum Starnberger See (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Starnberg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Starnberg
  2. 1 km Schloss Starnberg · lake, Upper Bavaria
  3. 1 km St. Josef · church, Upper Bavaria
  4. 1 km Museum Starnberger See · museum, Upper Bavaria
  5. 2 km St. Valentin · church, Upper Bavaria
  6. 2 km Leutstettener Moos · nature spot, Upper Bavaria
  7. 3 km Back to Starnberg

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From travellers near Starnberg

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How to reach Starnberg

    All places near Starnberg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Starnberg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches99102St. Josef (1 km)
    Forts & heritage8589Villa Rustica Leutstetten (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3035Riemerschmid Gedenkstein (12 km)
    Parks3030Roseninsel (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1516Leutstettener Moos (3 km)
    Museums1313Museum Starnberger See (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Schloss Starnberg (1 km)
    Other attractions22Maria Eich (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamisches Forum Penzberg (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Thai (28 km)

    Starnberg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Starnberg?

    Schloss Starnberg (lake, about 1 km), St. Josef (church, about 1 km), Museum Starnberger See (museum, about 1 km), St. Valentin (church, about 2 km), Leutstettener Moos (nature spot, about 3 km), Villa Rustica Leutstetten (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Starnberg?

    285 places on Spotwander: 99 churches, 85 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Starnberg?

    St. Josef, about 1 km by road; St. Valentin (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Starnberg?

    Villa Rustica Leutstetten, about 3 km by road; Schloss Leutstetten (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Starnberg?

    Riemerschmid Gedenkstein, about 12 km by road; Ilkahöhe (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Starnberg?

    Start in Starnberg, visit Schloss Starnberg, then St. Josef, then Museum Starnberger See, then St. Valentin, then Leutstettener Moos, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Starnberg?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Starnberg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Starnberg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Starnberg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.