Herrsching am Ammersee Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Walk to Andechs

Walk to Andechs, Herrsching am Ammersee

 travelfrosch Says:  A very pleasant option is to walk uphill from Herrsching to the village of Andechs. An added advantage: in Andechs, you have a fine monastery that brews magnificent beer. There are also bus options to get back down the hill should the weather turn bad (or you consume a beer... 

WALK TO THE MONASTERY OF ANDECHS

WALK TO THE MONASTERY OF ANDECHS, Herrsching am Ammersee

 RitchiS1 Says:  WALK THROUG THE FOREST TO THE MONASTERY OF ANDECHS , THE WAY IS SIGNED AS THE WAY TROUG THE KIENTAL !! AT THE MONASTERY U LL GET THE FAMOUS BEER , BUT D ´ONT DRINK TO MUCH FROM THE " STARKBIER " 

Ammersee Boat Ride

Ammersee Boat Ride, Herrsching am Ammersee

 travelfrosch Says:  One activity that looked like lots of fun was to take a boat ride on the Ammersee. The boat departs the Herrsching dock several times a day. You can purchase various round-trips, or use the boat as transportation to get to the other side of the lake. In fact, we planned a... 

Ammersee Promenade

Ammersee Promenade, Herrsching am Ammersee

 travelfrosch Says:  Herrsching has a very pleasant walking path along the Ammersee. Even if the weather is cloudy (or even a bit rainy), it's worthwhile to take the time and wander along the shore. The views are enjoyable, even if clouds are overhead. 

Hotels  

Hotel Andechser Hof: Nice Hotel in an Ideal Location

Hotel Andechser Hof: Nice Hotel in an Ideal Location, Herrsching am Ammersee

 travelfrosch Says:  This "3-Star Superior" hotel is ideal for those who want to stay away from the bustle of Munich. The hotel, which has 24 rooms and a full-service restaurant, is situated just 2 blocks from the Ammersee, and right across the street from the Herrsching S-Bahn stop. This year... 

HTEL SEEHOF HERRSCHING: VERY NICE PLACED HOTEL

HTEL SEEHOF HERRSCHING: VERY NICE PLACED HOTEL, Herrsching am Ammersee

 RitchiS1 Says:  I don ´t know anything about this hotel , but if I stay there I would try to stay in this hotel , because it is placed at the lake and looks very nice .FURTHER INFORAMTION YOU LL GET ON THE WEBSIDE 

Restaurants  

Kloster Andechs: Enjoyment for Body and Soul

Kloster Andechs: Enjoyment for Body and Soul, Herrsching am Ammersee

 travelfrosch Says:  "Genuss für Leib und Seele" (Enjoyment for Body and Soul) is the motto of the Andechs Monastery's "Bräustuberl." While not as much of a secret as it was when I first came here 19 years ago (that long??), it is certainly worth the effort to get here. My favorite way to get... 

Restaurant Andechser Hof: Nice Bavarian Restaurant

Restaurant Andechser Hof: Nice Bavarian Restaurant, Herrsching am Ammersee

 travelfrosch Says:  It was raining heavily on our final evening in Herrsching, so it seemed like an ideal time to try the hotel's restaurant. The ambiance was dark and woody, the service was pleasant, and the food was well-prepared, tasty, and reasonably priced. There appeared to be a number of... 

Transportation  

S-Bahn
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Herrsching S-Bahn Station
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Herrsching has the distinct advantage of being accessible by Munich's public transportation system. The suburban commuter railway, or S-Bahn, connects you to downtown Munich. In fact, Herrsching is the last stop on the S-8 line. A trip to or from the city takes 40-45 minutes, with trains departing every 20-40 minutes.

If you are traveling to Herrsching from outside Munich, you can save time by using your transportation options smartly. For example, if you are arriving at Munich Airport and want to go to Herrsching, you can either take the S-1 from the airport, changing at Laim for the S-8 to Herrsching, or take the S-8 from the airport all the way to Herrsching. If you are arriving by train from the west, get off at Munich-Pasing station to change for the S-8 instead of staying on until the Hauptbahnhof (this could save you up to 40 minutes on your trip).

Prices: a 1-way ticket from Munich to or from Herrsching costs EUR 10 (or EUR 9.60 using a "stripe ticket" or other "non-cash" option). But normally, your best deal is to purchase a "Tageskarte Gesamtnetz," valid for the entire day on the whole Munich public transport system. A "single" day card costs EUR 10.80, while a "partner" day card (valid for up to 5 people) costs EUR 19.60. The "Bayern Ticket" (valid on all local trains throughout Bavaria as well as the entire Munich transport system) also works on the S-Bahn; this ticket costs EUR 21 for a "single" ticket and EUR 29 for a "partner" ticket (EUR 2 surcharge if you purchase it at a ticket counter as opposed to a machine). Eurail, Selectpasses, and German Rail passes are also valid for the S-Bahn, but not U-Bahn, trams, or buses.

Updated Jan 25, 2011

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Warnings and Dangers  

DRUNKEN ????
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WARNING SIGN ANDECHS

IF YOU CAME DOWN THE WAY FROM ANDECHS BY FEET OR WITH YOUR BIKE , THE WAY DOWN TROUG THE FOREST TO HERRSCHING IS VERY DABNGEROUS IF YOU HAVE DRUNKEN TO MUCH BEER

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Robot Lawn Mower

Robot Lawn Mower, Herrsching am Ammersee

 travelfrosch Says:  Not far from our encounter with the cat, we came across a curious sight: a robot lawn mower. It was contentedly driving about the lawn, munching on grass. We didn't wait for long, but it seemed to be working fairly well. I wonder how it interacts with the cat? ... 

Bavarian Cat

Bavarian Cat, Herrsching am Ammersee

 travelfrosch Says:  Wherever we travel, we seem to be quite popular among the four-legged locals. This one was quite eager to greet us while we were walking through town. He was quite happy to see us... I think... 

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