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Holzkirchen

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About Holzkirchen

Holzkirchen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Otterfing, 29km from Deutsche Alpenstrasse.

Holzkirchen is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 16,770, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Holzkirchen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Holzkirchen to your route.

About Holzkirchen

The Church of St Laurentius is a Roman Catholic parish church in the town of Holzkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Germany. It belongs to the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. It is the oldest church in Holzkirchen. The date of its founding is unknown, though is thought to be around the year 1000. For much of its history, it

Read more was run by Tegernsee Abbey. The church (along with 15 houses) was destroyed in a fire in 1490. It was rebuilt in 1493, but further fires followed in 1532 (when the whole market was destroyed), 1562 and 1586. A complete rebuild occurred in 1704-1711 under the aegis of the abbot of Tegernsee, but further fires struck in 1728, 1777 and 1802. The church records on each occasion were destroyed. Tegernsee Abbey was finally secularised and closed in 1803. The church tower was removed owing to structural deterioration in 1830. It was replaced with the current one in 1838. The bells came back into use in 1840. Holzkirchen became a separate parish in 1855. The church continued to be afflicted by fires in 1841, 1844 and 1861. In 1882–86, many of the baroque fittings were removed, though this meant that they were saved from further fires in 1885 and 1895. They were not restored to their intended locations until an extensive redecoration scheme for the church was completed in 1967.

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Where is Holzkirchen located?

Holzkirchen is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.8766 latitude, 11.7018 longitude.

What is the population of Holzkirchen?

Holzkirchen has a population of approximately 16,770 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
16,770
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.8766, 11.7018

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Holzkirchen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Motorworld München

A premier automotive lifestyle centre in Munich with classic car dealers, event spaces, and automotive art galleries.

29 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Deutsche Alpenstrasse

Germany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Marienplatz & New Town Hall

Munich's central square dominated by the Neo-Gothic New Town Hall whose Glockenspiel chimes daily with jousting knights and dancing coopers.

30 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Deutsches Museum

The world's largest science and technology museum, with hands-on exhibits spanning mining, aviation, and physics.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

English Garden

One of the world's largest urban parks, where Münchners surf the Eisbach wave, sunbathe, and relax at the Chinese Tower beer garden.

33 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Sudelfeld Pass

The 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

BMW Welt

Spectacular delivery and experience center where visitors explore current BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models in a striking double-cone building.

35 km · about 40 min drive

museum

BMW Museum

A futuristic bowl-shaped building tracing BMW's evolution from aircraft engines to iconic automobiles and motorcycles.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Holzkirchen

  • 29 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
  • 34 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
  • 36 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
  • 39 kmKesselberg RoadBavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.
  • 62 kmGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
  • 68 kmNordkette MountainA dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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