Starnberger See

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Historic Churches and Monasteries

Lake Starnberg’s shores are home to a diverse array of religious architecture, from the historic Augustinian monastery in Bernried to the ornate Rococo interiors of Perchting and Starnberg. This collection features significant Catholic sites including the 18th-century St. Josef branch church and the historic plague chapel in Bernried. These landmarks showcase regional heritage through centuries of Bavarian history, featuring architectural styles ranging from medieval monastic foundations to decorative 18th-century designs.

Historic Churches and Monasteries — Kaart

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Bildungshaus St. Martin

A former Augustinian Canons' monastery dating back to the 12th century, now serving as a convent for Missionary Benedictine Sisters and a spiritual educational center.

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Mariä Himmelfahrt

A heritage-listed Catholic parish church in Bernried, showcasing traditional Upper Bavarian ecclesiastical architecture.

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St. Martin

Formerly an Augustinian collegiate church, this Catholic parish church serves as a central religious landmark in the village of Bernried.

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D

Pestkapelle

A historic chapel in Bernried dedicated to victims of the plague, serving as a site of local remembrance and worship.

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Mariä Heimsuchung

Rebuilt between 1768 and 1774 following a fire, this parish church in Perchting is a notable example of late Rococo architecture.

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St. Josef

This 18th-century branch church in Starnberg features distinctive Rococo design elements dating from the second half of the 1700s.

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St. Joseph

The primary Roman Catholic parish church in Tutzing, providing a center for worship with wheelchair-accessible facilities.

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St. Johann Baptist Holzhausen

A Catholic church in Holzhausen dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. George, representing the local religious heritage of the eastern lakeshore.