Starnberg - Definition

Starnberg is a Bavarian town, located south west of the city of Munich in Germany. Starnberg lies in the heart of the beautiful "Five Lake County" which is a popular destination for day-trippers from Munich. It is the capital of the Starnberg district.

Geography and Demographics

• Latitude: 48,00° N
• Longidtude: 11,35° E

• Population: 22500 (2002)
• Size: 61 km² (37.9 miles²)

History

The town was first mentioned in 1226 under the name of Aheim am Würmsee.

Sights

• Starnberger Schloss (Castle) with the Schlossgarten
• St. Josef Church

External Links

• Official website (http://www.starnberg.de/)
• Five Lake County tourist information (http://www.5seenlandinfo.de/5seen-english.htm)