Kochel
Kochel am See is a municipality in the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen in Bavaria, on the shores of Kochelsee. The municipality consists of the districts Altjoch, Brunnenbach, Ort, Pessenbach, Pfisterberg, Walchensee and Ried.[2]
Kochel a.See | |
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 Kochel on the shore of Kochelsee | |
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Location of Kochel a.See within Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district  | |
  Kochel a.See  Kochel a.See | |
| Coordinates: 47°39′17″N 11°21′53″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberbayern |
| District | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen |
| Municipal assoc. | Kochel am See |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Thomas W. Holz (CSU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 80.12 km2 (30.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 605 m (1,985 ft) |
| Population (2018-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,092 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal codes | 82431 |
| Dialling codes | 08851 |
| Vehicle registration | TÖL |
| Website | www.kochel.de |
People
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 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.
- Andrea Sawatzki (born 1963), German actress
Points of interest
References
- "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). July 2019.
- "Der Ort Kochel a. See" (in German). Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- "Franz Marc Museum". Retrieved 19 August 2012.
External links
- (in German) Kochel Homepage
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