Kochel
Kochel a.See | |
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Location of Kochel a.See within Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district | |
Coordinates: 47°39′17″N 11°21′53″E / 47.65472°N 11.36472°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Bavaria |
Admin. region | Oberbayern |
District | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen |
Municipal assoc. | Kochel a.See |
Government | |
• Mayor | Thomas W. Holz |
Area | |
• Total | 80.12 km2 (30.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 605 m (1,985 ft) |
Population (2023-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 4,145 |
• Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 82431 |
Dialling codes | 08851 |
Vehicle registration | TÖL |
Website | www.kochel.de |
Kochel am See is a municipality in the district of Bad Tolz-Wolfratshausen in Bavaria on the shores of Kochelsee. The municipality consists of the districts Altjoch, Brunnenbach, Ort, Pessenbach, Pfisterberg, Walchensee and Ried.[2]
Apart from its scenery, the settlement is known for The Smith of Kochel "Schmied von Kochel", who, according to legend, lead a Bavarian farmer rebellion against Austro-Hungarian occupiers at Sendling in the War of the Spanish Succession. Kochel is also known for its hydroelectric dam. It is a popular place for winter and summer holidays.
The famous expressionist painter Franz Marc lived in Kochel. His life is documented at the Franz Marc museum in Kochel.[3] He is buried in the village cemetery.
Points of interest
References
- ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
- ^ "Der Ort Kochel a. See" (in German). Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ^ "Franz Marc Museum". Retrieved 19 August 2012.
External links
Media related to Kochel am See at Wikimedia Commons