Sindelsdorf: Artists’ Trails, Art History and Village Culture

Sindelsdorf lies at an altitude of 608 metres above sea level in the varied landscape of the Alpine foothills, between Lake Starnberg and Lake Kochel. A traditional market is also part of village life. The different highlights help you get a sense of Sindelsdorf as a destination for your stay.

Artists’ History Along the Trails

The Sindelsdorf Artists’ Circular Trail has 13 stops with places to sit and information materials. At these stops, visitors can discover the original locations associated with artists who once lived in Sindelsdorf. A key feature of the newly created trail is the garden pavilion owned by the municipality. It was restored and reinstalled close to its original location. Franz Marc met with his friends in the famous garden pavilion; the artists’ association “Der Blaue Reiter” (The Blue Rider) was founded there. Along the artists’ trail, the history of the village and the artists who once lived here come together.

Circular Trails and Local History

The circular trail through Sindelsdorf has 12 stops in the village and 3 stops outside the centre. The artists’ trail includes the former home of Franz Marc, the Niggl House, as an outlying stop. It runs mostly along paved paths in the village. Take particular care of traffic when crossing roads, especially with children.

Another period in history is reflected in the area around the Catholic parish church of St. George and its predecessor buildings: underground archaeological finds from the Late Middle Ages and early modern period are recorded there as archaeological monuments. This means that Sindelsdorf’s history spans everything from its artists to archaeological traces at the site of the parish church.

Market and Getting Here

The traditional Georgi Market takes place in the centre of Sindelsdorf. Regional vendors and homemade specialities shape the market’s offerings. Check the date before your trip.

To travel by train and bus from Munich or Kochel, take regional train RB 66 to Penzberg. From there, bus routes MVV 394 or RVO Oberbayern 9654 connect to Sindelsdorf. Check routes and connections before travelling.

Sindelsdorf is located near the A95 motorway between Munich and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The Sindelsdorf exit will get you to the village centre in just a few minutes. Check road conditions before travelling.

The wider Weilheim-Schongau destination

The wider Weilheim-Schongau destination offers a view of another regional level. Weilheim-Schongau is in the Pfaffenwinkel travel region. The Lech marks the area’s western boundary, the Ammer flows through its central area, and the Loisach runs along its eastern border.

The Wieskirche near Steingaden is a distinctive feature of the region. Dominikus Zimmermann built it between 1745 and 1754; it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The Wieskirche invites visitors to attend services, summer concerts and spend time in quiet reflection. Dates may vary, so plan your visit with the relevant programme in mind.

You can also experience the history of technology in the wider Weilheim-Schongau destination on the approximately 5-kilometre-long Erdfunkstelle hiking trail. It starts at Raisting station and passes through the satellite communications station, by the large satellite dishes and the industrial monument Radom with its historic Antenna 1. The distance is approximate; trail conditions may also vary.

The Penzberg Mining Museum preserves the memory of the local pitch-coal mining industry, which operated from 1796 to 1966. Guided tours in several languages are offered for international visitors, families and school groups. The regional picture therefore includes industrial history as well as art and architectural history.

Discover more destinations: Antdorf, Obersöchering.

To the wider travel overview: Habach.