Fünfseenland

The term Five Lakes region Upper Bavarian region between Ammersee and Lake Starnberg is circumscribed, in addition to the two large lakes also includes Wörth, Pilsen and the Weßlinger lake. The hilly landscape was created primarily by the erosion and deposition of the glaciers of the last ice age. Today, alternate in the area between the lakes moraine landscape of the district of Starnberg coniferous and deciduous forests with agricultural green meadows and fields from. The proximity of the Bavarian Alps allowed on clear days the views of the Karwendel, Benedict wall and the Zugspitze.

The area is considered a popular tourist destination, but is also marketed for meetings and seminars. The people of Munich serves the region as an important recreational area and is from this direction in addition to the links via the A95 Munich - Garmisch and the A96 Munich -Lindau with public transportation accessible.

The catchment area covers the districts of Munich, Starnberg, Bad Tölz -Wolfratshausen, Weilheim -Schongau, Landsberg am Lech and Fürstenfeldbruck.

Flora and Fauna

The Five Lakes region has numerous wildlife sanctuaries, moorland and pasture. Ammer and Starnberger See are winter quarters for many migratory birds and provide rare and protected species of birds a home.

Culture

Since 2007, takes place annually the Five Lakes Film Festival. It is distributed to six venues in Fünfseenland organized in July and August.