Kochel

For the musicologist, see Ludwig Ritter von Köchel. For the catalogue of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's work prepared by Köchel, see Köchel catalogue.
Kochel a.See
Kochel a.See
Coordinates
Administration
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Upper Bavaria
District Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
Municipal assoc. Kochel a.See
Mayor Thomas W. Holz
Basic statistics
Area 80.12 km2 (30.93 sq mi)
Elevation 605 m  (1985 ft)
Population 4,108 (31 December 2010)[1]
 - Density 51 /km2 (133 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate TÖL
Postal code 82431
Area code 08851
Website www.kochel.de

Kochel am See is a municipality in the district of Bad Tolz-Wolfratshausen in Bavaria on the shores of Kochelsee.

Apart from the idyllic scenery, it 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 expressionistic painter Franz Marc lived in Kochel. His life is documented at the Franz Marc museum in Kochel. He is buried in the village cemetery.

Points of interest

References

  1. ^ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes" (in German). Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung. 31 December 2010. https://www.statistikdaten.bayern.de/genesis/online?language=de&sequenz=tabelleErgebnis&selectionname=12411-009r&sachmerkmal=QUASTI&sachschluessel=SQUART04&startjahr=2010&endjahr=2010. 

External links

Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kochel_am_See Kochel am See] at Wikimedia Commons
Towns and municipalities in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen