The year 1522 on the Seegericht column at the steamer pier gives Seeshaupt a specific historical landmark. Walks through the village and surrounding countryside add outdoor activity to this perspective. You can choose from a range of themes when planning your visit: local history, local art and a market event, as well as routes and activities around the nearby lakes. If the arts and crafts market is important to your stay, plan your dates around the last weekend in July and check the specific details before travelling. For walks, it is worth checking the brochure information before setting out.
Cultural History in Seeshaupt
At the steamer pier in Seeshaupt, the Seegericht column bears the year 1522. The Anna side chapel is the oldest part of today’s St. Michael’s Church and dates back to the early Middle Ages. These are two different points of reference in time: an exact year is given for the column, while the chapel is described as having early medieval origins. The Seeshaupt memorial was erected on 30 April 1995 to commemorate events at the end of the war. It adds a distinct memorial to the church history and earlier historical references.
Art and Event Dates
An arts and crafts market takes place in Seeshaupt every year on the last weekend in July. Selected artists and craftspeople display products made from glass, ceramics and wood, including jewellery. If you would like to include the market in your travel plans, check the exact date and arrangements: these can vary from year to year. The event gives your stay a clear focus, while the RathausGalerie offers a different connection to local art. Artists from Seeshaupt can present their work there to a wide audience. The market and gallery are therefore two different ways of showcasing art from the village.
Walks and Village History
A walk through Seeshaupt invites you to explore the village on foot. Another walk passes through Seeshaupt, Jenhausen, Magnetsried, Seeseiten and Hohenberg. The two descriptions have different focuses: one is about exploring Seeshaupt, while the other takes you through five named places. Check the brochure information before setting out if you plan to take one of these routes. A leaflet on Seeshaupt’s village history provides information on 61 panels and offers another way to explore local history. You can thus think of the walk as outdoor activity and the leaflet as a separate source of information.
Lake Landscapes and Activities
The nearby Osterseen lake district includes 19 bodies of water, 494 hectares of raised, lowland and transitional bogs, and 172 hectares of near-natural mixed woodland. Information boards around the Osterseen show the routes of walking trails; there are only a few designated bathing areas. Follow the local nature conservation rules during your visit. Leisure activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing and boating take place on Lake Starnberg. Another option for cyclists is the 46-kilometre circular route around Lake Starnberg, which is suitable for a cycling tour. Check current route information before setting out. This gives you a range of themes to consider when planning: walking routes and a few designated bathing areas at the Osterseen, as well as water sports and a longer cycling tour on Lake Starnberg.
Discover more destinations: Iffeldorf, Huglfing, Rottenbuch, Weilheim In Oberbayern, Altenstadt, Raisting, Habach, Steingaden
For the higher-level travel overview: Weilheim-Schongau.
