Holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (lake and hiking), September (swimming in Staffelsee), December (Christmas market)
Budget/day
110-170 EUR: Hotel with alpine view, museum visits, boat tour, dinner
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich 1 h | Train directly to Murnau (regional train, 1 h) | Garmisch 25 km
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What makes Murnau am Staffelsee special as a destination?
Murnau am Staffelsee is a cultural jewel in the Bavarian pre-Alps, which gained worldwide fame through the expressionists Wassily Kandinsky and Gabriele Münter. The pedestrian zone with its colorful houses, the Münter House, and the Castle Museum make Murnau the epitome of an art village. The Staffelsee with its seven islands offers swimming and boating pleasure, and the Murnauer Moos — one of the largest contiguous moor areas in Central Europe — is a natural paradise.
What are the top highlights in Murnau am Staffelsee?
The top highlights in Murnau am Staffelsee include Münter-Haus, Staffelsee with 7 islands, Murnauer Moos, Pedestrian zone and Castle Museum.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Münter-Haus
The former residence of Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky — birthplace of expressionism, now a museum.
Staffelsee with 7 islands
Warm pre-Alpine lake for swimming, sailing, and boating — the island of Wörth is accessible by rowboat.
Murnauer Moos
One of the largest moor areas in Central Europe — wooden walkways lead through a unique natural landscape.
Pedestrian zone and Castle Museum
Colorful old town with galleries and the Castle Museum — regional art from the Middle Ages to the Blue Rider.
Hotels in Murnau am Staffelsee
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Murnau am Staffelsee?
The best time to visit Murnau am Staffelsee is May to October (lake and hiking), September (swimming in Staffelsee), December (Christmas market). Warm, 22-27°C, ideal bathing temperatures in Staffelsee from June In winter: Cold, -5 to 3°C, snowy pre-Alps with foehn days
Recommended travel time
May to October (lake and hiking), September (swimming in Staffelsee), December (Christmas market)
Summer
Warm, 22-27°C, ideal bathing temperatures in Staffelsee from June
Winter
Cold, -5 to 3°C, snowy pre-Alps with foehn days
How much does a holiday in Murnau am Staffelsee cost?
Budget travellers: 55-85 EUR: Guesthouse, moor hike free, beach bath 4 EUR/day, mid-range: 110-170 EUR: Hotel with alpine view, museum visits, boat tour, dinner/day, luxury: 230+ EUR: Boutique hotel, spa, private tour, gourmet cuisine/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55-85 EUR: Guesthouse, moor hike free, beach bath 4 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
110-170 EUR: Hotel with alpine view, museum visits, boat tour, dinner
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
230+ EUR: Boutique hotel, spa, private tour, gourmet cuisine
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Murnau am Staffelsee?
Car from Munich 1 h | Train directly to Murnau (regional train, 1 h) | Garmisch 25 km
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Murnau am Staffelsee?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the Murnauer Moos early in the morning — fog over the moor is a photographic motif.
Admire the original furnishings in the Münter House — this is where the Blue Rider was created.
Paddle to the island of Wörth by rowboat and picnic there — an island experience in the heart of Bavaria.
The pedestrian zone has excellent cafes with views of the Alps — enjoy cake and coffee.
What should you eat in Murnau am Staffelsee?
Typical specialities in Murnau am Staffelsee: Staffelsee-Renke — fine freshwater fish from the lake, fried or smoked, Murnauer Schmalznudeln — fried yeast dough pieces with powdered sugar, hearty Bavarian style, Blaue-Reiter-Torte — artistic cream cake inspired by the expressionist history, Oberbayerischer Schweinsbraten — crispy crust with dumplings and red cabbage.
These specialties you must try!
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