Country Germany Admin. region Oberbayern Elevation 605 m (1,985 ft) Local time Thursday 4:24 PM | State Bavaria Municipal assoc. Kochel a.See Population 4,129 (31 Dec 2008) | |
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District Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen Weather 17°C, Wind NE at 13 km/h, 31% Humidity Points of interest Kochelsee, Walchensee, Herzogstand, Jochberg, Franz Marc Museum | ||
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.
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Map of Kochel, Germany
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. He is buried in the village cemetery.
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