Andechs
For the nearby abbey, see Andechs Abbey.
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Location of Andechs within Starnberg district | ||
Coordinates: 47°58′0″N 11°11′5″E / 47.96667°N 11.18472°ECoordinates: 47°58′0″N 11°11′5″E / 47.96667°N 11.18472°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Bavaria | |
Admin. region | Oberbayern | |
District | Starnberg | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Anna E. Neppel | |
Area | ||
• Total | 40.44 km2 (15.61 sq mi) | |
Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
• Total | 3,424 | |
• Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 82346 | |
Dialling codes | 08152 | |
Vehicle registration | STA | |
Website | www.gemeinde-andechs.de |
Andechs is a municipality in the district of Starnberg in Bavaria in Germany. It is renowned in Germany and beyond for Andechs Abbey, a Benedictine monastery that has brewed beer since 1455. The monastery brewery offers tours to visitors.
The 20th-century German composer Carl Orff is buried in the chapel of Andechs Abbey.
References
- ↑ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). 31 December 2013.
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