Andechs
For the nearby abbey, see Andechs Abbey.
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Location of Andechs within Starnberg district  | ||
| Coordinates: 47°58′0″N 11°11′5″E / 47.96667°N 11.18472°ECoordinates: 47°58′0″N 11°11′5″E / 47.96667°N 11.18472°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Oberbayern | |
| District | Starnberg | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Anna E. Neppel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 40.44 km2 (15.61 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 3,424 | |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 82346 | |
| Dialling codes | 08152 | |
| Vehicle registration | STA | |
| Website | www.gemeinde-andechs.de | |
Andechs is a municipality in the district of Starnberg in Bavaria in Germany. It is renowned in Germany and beyond for Andechs Abbey, a Benedictine monastery that has brewed beer since 1455. The monastery brewery offers tours to visitors.
The 20th-century German composer Carl Orff is buried in the chapel of Andechs Abbey.
References
- ↑ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). 31 December 2013.
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