Allmannshausen offers two different ways to experience the area: cultural history reflected in its church and castle, and activities related to Lake Starnberg. By the water, a bathing island and a challenging steep slope offer different points of interest. When planning your trip, it is worth paying particular attention to the seasonal restriction on diving.
Church, Castle and Cultural Walk
The Church of St. Valentin in Allmannshausen was first mentioned in an official document in 1524. Its furnishings include a Baroque high altar with figures of St. Valentin and St. Ottilie from the 17th century, as well as votive panels. The church is also associated with a pilgrimage tradition dedicated to Valentin and Ottilie: it began in the mid-17th century and was especially popular with the raftsmen of Wolfratshausen until the 19th century. The church’s early mention, furnishings and pilgrimage tradition thus represent different aspects of its history.
Allmannshausen Castle was built in 1696 by Caspar Feichtmayr the Elder for Ferdinand Joseph von Hörwarth. The second part of the Berger cultural walk runs through Leoni, Assenhausen and Allmannshausen. Its stops include the Church of St. Valentin, Seeburg with its memorial chapel, Unterallmannshausen Castle, the Himbsel House and Villa Hackländer. The route described therefore passes through three places and cannot be reduced to Allmannshausen alone. Seeburg was built in 1889 by Munich construction entrepreneur Heinrich Hoech as Biberkor Castle—a considerably later building than Allmannshausen Castle.
Bathing Island and Steep Slope on Lake Starnberg
There is a bathing island in Lake Starnberg off Allmannshausen Beach. Another attraction on the water is the Allmannshausen steep slope: shortly beyond the shore, it drops almost 128 m steeply to the deepest point of the lake. The slope is known beyond the region and is considered a challenging and spectacular dive site, even for professionals. The bathing island and the dive site are therefore distinct points of interest when exploring the activities available by the water.
There is a specific seasonal restriction on diving: in the nature reserve area, diving at the Allmannshausen steep slope is prohibited each year from early November to mid-March. Check the current local diving regulations before visiting to dive. This lets you take the timing of diving into account from the outset when planning your trip.
Getting to the WDL accommodation
Allmannshausen can be reached by bus from Starnberg-Nord; from there, it is about a 25-minute walk to the WDL accommodation by the lake. If you choose this accommodation as your base, include the walk in your arrival plans. Check the bus timetable for your specific travel date and bear in mind that the stated walking time is approximate.
Additional cultural context: Berg
In the wider destination of Berg, a solemn memorial service for King Ludwig II is held annually around June 13 at the Votive Chapel in Berg Palace Park. Check the current local arrangements before visiting. Below the Votive Chapel, a simple wooden cross marks the spot where King Ludwig II was found lifeless on June 13, 1886, after a walk with Prof. von Gudden. In June 1896, on the tenth anniversary of King Ludwig II’s death, Prince Regent Luitpold laid the foundation stone for the Votive Chapel. It was built in the Neo-Romanesque style.
The King Ludwig Trail also begins at the Votive Chapel in Berg and runs via Starnberg through Maisinger Gorge to Maising. The King Ludwig II audio walk is different: its stops have no fixed order, are free and accessible independently of one another, and are suitable for all age groups. The hiking trail therefore follows a clearly defined route, while the order of stops on the audio walk is open.
Discover more destinations: Gauting, Starnberg, Tutzing, Bernried on Lake Starnberg, Feldafing, Inning on Lake Ammersee, Wörthsee, Herrsching on Lake Ammersee.
Go to the main travel overview: Starnberg.
