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Kochel

Kochel a.See
Kochel on the shore of Kochelsee
Kochel on the shore of Kochelsee
Coat of arms of Kochel a.See
Location of Kochel a.See within Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district
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Kochel a.See is located in Germany
Kochel a.See
Kochel a.See
Kochel a.See is located in Bavaria
Kochel a.See
Kochel a.See
Coordinates: 47°39′17″N 11°21′53″E / 47.65472°N 11.36472°E / 47.65472; 11.36472
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionUpper Bavaria
DistrictBad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
Municipal assoc.Kochel am See
Government
 • Mayor (2024–30) Jens Müller[1]
Area
 • Total
80.12 km2 (30.93 sq mi)
Elevation
605 m (1,985 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
4,145
 • Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
82431
Dialling codes08851
Vehicle registrationTÖL
Websitewww.kochel.de

Kochel am See is a municipality and a town in the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen in Bavaria, on the shores of Kochelsee. The municipality consists of the Altjoch, Brunnenbach, Ort, Pessenbach, Pfisterberg, Walchensee and Ried districts.[3]

The Walchenseekraftwerk hydroelectric power plant

People

Apart from its scenery, the settlement is known for the Smith of Kochel ("Schmied von Kochel"), who, according to legend, led a Bavarian farmers' rebellion against Austro-Hungarian occupiers at Sendling in the War of the Spanish Succession. Kochel is also known for its hydroelectric dam. It is a popular place for winter and summer holidays.[citation needed]

The expressionist painter Franz Marc lived and is buried in Kochel. His life and work is documented at the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel.[4]

Transport

The municipality has a railway station, Kochel, on the Kochelsee Railway.

Points of interest

References

Media related to Kochel am See at Wikimedia Commons