Andechs
Andechs Abbey, a Benedictine monastery that has brewed beer since 1455, is the main draw to this small Bavarian town in the Starnberg district. The monastery offers brewery tours, and the composer Carl Orff is buried in its chapel. Andechs is also home to Germany's largest organic dairy. The surrounding area offers scenic viewpoints, and the town sits close to water and the mountains of the wider region.
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- Population3,181
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.2 km1.4 mi
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Andechs: quick answers
Where is Andechs?
Andechs is in Germany, about 34 km21 miles in a straight line from Munich.
How do you get to Andechs?
The nearest airport is Weßling (OBF), about 41 min away by road. The nearest train station is Herrsching, about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Andechs?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C31°F. The wettest month is June, with about 128 mm5.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Andechs?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 6 restaurants, 2 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Andechs?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Planegg, Landsberg am Lech and Ebersberg. Andechs is listed among the day trips from Munich.