Insider Tip: A vacation in Munich also includes swimming in Lake Starnberg
Holiday feeling, where Loriot and his pug and Count von Pocci's Kasperl-like romp were at home: Lake Starnberg - here you'll find everything you need for a day on the lake with a view of the Alps.
Where you could meet Loriot and his pug on Lake Starnberg and where Count von Pocci wrote his plays, you can find good cake and coffee at the Graf Bakery (in the film, the Rattlinger Bakery), and fresh fish and boat rentals from the court fisherman Sebald - here also: Fishing Licenses for Sport Anglers
Ammerland. Vacation in Bavaria! From Munich, take the S-Bahn to Münsing or Starnberg and from there, take the bus to Ammerland. A must for visitors to Munich and a sunny, relaxing day of vacation and swimming at the lake! Loriot sat in the romantic garden of the fisherman Seebald and picked up his rolls at the Graf Bakery. LORIOT, whose aristocratic name was Vicco von Bülow (1923-2011), lived for many years on Lake Starnberg. Ammerland was his home. ... and Count Franz Graf von Pocci, the famous Kasperle character, also had his castle here in Ammerland. Count von Pocci was the author of the Kasperle plays in the 19th century. Münsing erected a monument to the writer, illustrator, and creator of the "Lafari" (the "Lafari") in Münsing (in front of the local school).
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| View from the fishing village to the lake near Ammerland - here you can also rent a boat, Lake Starnberg - Photo: Helga Waess |
Sebald Boat Rental offers rowboats, sailboats, and electric boats – from the Aira 22 with a lifting keel to a modern daysailer! ... and they also offer fishing licenses for recreational anglers (for a fee).
Here, Loriot sat in the romantic garden,
And:
The pugs were always there, because, as Loriot said:
"A life without a pug is possible. But pointless."
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| Old bridge of Ammerland - - Photo: Helga Waess (Pressefoto-Archiv) |
There used to be a boat dock here, which brought many guests to Ammerland... that is now history, and the beautiful lakeside hotel with its beer garden right on the lake is...
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| Fishing and boat rental Sebald - The small fishing garden at Sebald in Ammerland is an insider tip and the fresh fish is a great meal, Photo: Helga Waess (Pressefoto) |
Loriot bought his rolls at the Graf Bakery, and yes, it's true, he signed the bakery of his favorite baker.
The comedian Loriot's signature is still protected on the bakery's tiles to this day.
Filming takes place here on weekends: Today, scenes from "Hubert ohne Staller" (Hubert without Staller) are filmed here – the bakery is renamed Rattinger each time for the show. Filming location pilgrims and fans alike often find themselves here and are quickly convinced by the high quality of the master bakers' art.
The Graf Bakery in Ammerland is run by the fourth generation.
Here you can find freshly baked bread, cakes, and coffee on the terrace... oh yes, and people who live by the lake can also buy cheese and sausage for dinner here! ... (the following link leads to a post in this blog): Lake Starnberg is worth a trip whatever the weather, and the delicious cake at the reopened Graf Bakery in Ammerland is definitely worth it! Tested today ;-)) :-) Delicious, delicious!!!
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| Loriobrunnen in Münsing - - Foto: Helga Waess (Pressefoto-Archiv) |
Loriot's life-size "Men in the Bath" even made it to Münsing Square by the stream.
The Loriot Fountain, in the shape of that very bathtub, was erected as a worthy memorial to Loriot, the honorary citizen of the municipality of Münsing on Lake Starnberg.
You should treat yourself to a coffee or a delicious ice cream at the Loriot fountain!
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| Inscription on the Loriot fountain in Münsing - the greatest German comedian of the 20th century, photo: Helga Waess |
The two men sit in the tub and from time to time spit a jet of water, but it doesn't hit the target.
Or does it?
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| Lake Starnberg towards Seeshaupt and the Alps - Photo: Helga Waess |
Pocci is far, far more than a street name and a subway station in
Franz Graf von Pocci (1807–1876) was a Munich resident. After studying law, he was appointed Master of Ceremonies by King Ludwig I. He founded an antiquarian society and accompanied Ludwig I and Crown Prince Maximilian on many trips to Italy. He was married to Countess Albertine von Marschall, and they had two children. In 1841, the family acquired Ammerland Castle.
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| Lake Starnberg towards Seeshaupt and the Alps - Photo: Helga Waess |
Kasperl-Larifari and Count Pocci
It was probably a stroke of luck for Count Pocci too when the founder of the Munich Marionette Theater, Josef "Papa" Schmid, approached him in December 1858 to obtain official permission to establish the theater. Count Pocci was the court music director at the time.
He granted the permission and also became a playwright. He wrote around 40 plays for the Munich Marionette Theater, among them those about Kasperl Larifari. Through him, Kasperle became a legendary figure in puppetry, known worldwide today. His reputation as Count Kasperl has gone down in the history of puppetry, as well as in the history of Munich and Bavaria.
An exhibition entitled "Franz von Pocci and Humor" showcases the royal court official as a caricaturist and Count Kasperl... (Eine Ausstellung „Franz von Pocci und der Humor“ zeigt den königlichen Hofbeamten als Karikaturist und Kasperlgraf) we discussed it in this blog!
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| A refreshing swim in the lake with a view of the Alps, photo: Helga Waess |
