Discover Sindelsdorf

Between Lake Starnberg and Lake Kochel

Sindelsdorf lies in the varied landscape of the Alpine foothills between Lake Starnberg and Lake Kochel, at an elevation of 608 metres above sea level. The village combines its natural setting with a distinctive artistic history, which visitors can explore in various ways. If you would like to make the local culture a focus of your trip, you could consider Sindelsdorf as a base when looking for a holiday apartment.

Following in the artists’ footsteps

The Sindelsdorf Painters’ Trail has 13 stops with seating and information materials. At these stops, you can discover places where artists who once lived in Sindelsdorf worked. The stops give the trail a clear cultural focus: it is not only about art, but also about the places that are part of the village’s artistic history. Seating and information materials are provided at the stops, offering places to pause and insights into the sites along the way.

A key feature of the newly created Painters’ Trail is the garden pavilion owned by the municipality. It was restored and re-erected near its original location. Franz Marc met with his friends in this famous garden pavilion; it was there that the artists’ association “Der Blaue Reiter” was founded. Anyone interested in the history of this artists’ association will find a tangible connection to Sindelsdorf’s local history here.

The Sindelsdorf Painters’ Trail also includes the former home of Franz Marc, the Niggl House. Together with the story of the garden pavilion, it offers another glimpse into the connection between the village and Franz Marc. For visitors with a particular interest in art and its historic sites, Sindelsdorf offers more than just a single place to visit.

Village history and the Georgi Market

The Catholic parish church of St. George is also connected with the village’s earlier history: underground archaeological remains from the late Middle Ages and early modern period have been recorded as an archaeological monument in the area of the church and its predecessor buildings. This means that Sindelsdorf’s history extends beyond its artistic past. The different themes—the artists’ association “Der Blaue Reiter” and the archaeological remains in the area of the church—each offer a distinct focus for a visit centred on cultural history.

The traditional Georgi Market offers another glimpse of village life. It takes place in the centre of the village and brings together vendors from the region and homemade specialities. If you appreciate regional products and local traditions, you can make the market a special part of your travel plans.

Getting around and travelling to the village

The Painters’ Trail runs mostly along paved paths in the village. Take particular care of traffic when crossing roads, especially if you are with children. These tips may help as you plan your visit to the village and consider which sections of the route are suitable for your group.

Sindelsdorf is accessible by train and bus. The regional train RB 66 runs from Munich or Kochel to Penzberg; there you can take bus route MVV 394 or RVO Oberbayern 9654 to Sindelsdorf. You can also travel by car: Sindelsdorf lies near the A95 motorway between Munich and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From the Sindelsdorf exit, it takes just a few minutes to reach the village centre.

For other places to visit as part of your travel plans, you can also discover Obersöchering and Antdorf.

For the broader travel overview: Habach.