Holiday in Ammersee

What makes Ammersee special as a destination?

The Ammersee is Upper Bavaria's underrated gem and the third-largest lake in Bavaria — located just 40 kilometers southwest of Munich, but far less crowded than the neighboring Starnberger See. The western shore with the historic artists' town of Dießen am Ammersee has attracted painters, writers, and artisans since the 19th century and has preserved its bohemian charm to this day. The Klosterkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt in Dießen — a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo with ceiling paintings by Johann Baptist Tiepolo — is one of the most beautiful sacred buildings in Upper Bavaria. The Dießen Pottery Market in May attracts over 100,000 visitors and is one of the most significant ceramics markets in Europe, featuring artisans from across the continent. The eastern shore offers Herrsching, the largest town by the lake and the starting point for the hike to Kloster Andechs — Bavaria's holy mountain with its legendary monastery brewery, whose Andechser Doppelbock has attracted pilgrims and connoisseurs alike for centuries. The combination of lake hiking and a beer garden visit is a Bavarian ritual. The steamboat trips with the historic Ammersee shipping line connect all the lakeside towns and offer spectacular views of the Alps from the water. In summer, the Ammersee is a paradise for sailors, stand-up paddlers, and bathers, while the winter months create a mystical atmosphere with fog over the lake.