Guided tour through Murnau


How did Murnau become what it is today?


Embark on a lively walk through Murnau's eventful history. On this approximately 2 km long guided tour (duration: approximately 90 minutes), you'll learn how the former market village developed into today's cultural and artistic community – characterized by trade, crafts, tourism, and world-renowned artists.


Experience historical places, hear surprising stories and discover how Murnau has become a source of inspiration for people like Gabriele Münter, Wassily Kandinsky and many others. Those who lived here were rarely left untouched by the special atmosphere between mountains, lake, and moss.



Contents of the tour:


  • Murnau's history and development at a glance
  • Important buildings and squares: Town Hall, St Mary's column, the St Nicholas and the Church of St Mary Help of Christians
  • Personalities and their traces – from the middle class to the avant-garde
  • Murnau as an artists' town: How landscape and light became art
  • Surprising insights into everyday life in earlier times