Feldafing: Culture, Landscape and History

Feldafing offers several distinct starting points for planning a trip: the UNESCO-protected pile-dwelling remains near Rose Island, the park design by Peter Joseph Lenné, Calvary Hill and historic memorial sites. If you are looking for a hotel, the focus of your stay can help you decide where to start: are you most interested in the island’s history and culture, designed landscapes or local history? The seasonal boat crossing and travel by S-Bahn also provide practical details to consider when planning your trip.

Rose Island and the history of pile dwellings

The prehistoric pile-dwelling remains on the bed of Lake Starnberg near Rose Island are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The archaeological site lies on the lakebed near the island. From May until October 15, you can take a flat-bottomed boat to Rose Island. The crossing is limited to a maximum of 30 people. Strollers and wheelchairs can be brought along; dogs and bicycles are not allowed on Rose Island. Before setting out, check both the seasonal operating period and these conditions again.

The gardener’s house on Rose Island now houses a small museum and a ticket office. This means that the prehistoric archaeological site and present-day facilities exist side by side as distinct aspects of the island.

Calvary Hill: Stations and panoramic views

Calvary Hill consists of 14 cast-iron stations with painted limestone reliefs behind glass, as well as a crucifixion group made of cast zinc and iron. The site was created over 25 years, from 1864 to 1892, and inaugurated on August 28, 1892. From the crucifixion group, there are panoramic views to the southeast across Lake Starnberg and of the mountain range from the Benediktenwand to the Wetterstein massif. Religious design and sweeping views of the landscape thus come together at this site.

Lenné Park: Landscape design and use

Landscape planning and preserved design features are the main focus at Lenné Park. Peter Joseph Lenné received the commission to design it on April 26, 1854; Carl von Effner oversaw the practical implementation from 1855 to 1863. The park was subsequently laid out as a large English-style landscape park in southern Germany.

Key features include picturesque groups of trees, open meadows, streams and walking paths adapted to the terrain. There are also unexpected views of Lake Starnberg and the mountains. Part of the park has been used as a golf course since 1926; it is home to the Feldafing Golf Club. Comparing the two sites helps you choose a theme to focus on: at Calvary Hill, the stations and panoramic views define the scene, while Lenné Park is characterized by landscape design and its history of use.

Memorial sites and the lido

Feldafing’s local history includes its Jewish cemetery. Records show that 112 people are buried there who died in the Feldafing DP camp between May 1945 and June 1949.

The protected Feldafing lido offers a different historical focus. It remains largely in its original 1927 condition. Its historic character includes 150 cabins and long wooden buildings. Both local history and historic bathing architecture are among the features that define Feldafing.

Travel by S-Bahn

Take S-Bahn line 6 towards Tutzing and get off at Feldafing. Check the current timetable before travelling, as services and journey times may change.

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Herrsching am Ammersee, Tutzing, Starnberg, Gauting, Seefeld, Krailling, Pöcking, Bernried am Starnberger See

For the main travel overview: Starnberg.