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KochelKochel am See
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Kochel for lake scenery, Franz Marc Museum and a cable‑car ride; stay only if you want a quiet lakeside night.
Kochel is a small lakeside village in Upper Bavaria. Its main attractions – the Kochelsee, Franz Marc Museum and the Herzogstand cable car – are close together and can be visited in a few hours. A night is optional for a relaxed lakeside stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September (warm lake, hiking)
- avoid December–February (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- Munich (MUC)
- Nights
- 0
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- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kochel110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kochel, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyKochel is a low‑risk village; typical precautions apply (watch traffic on bike lanes, keep valuables secure).
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMUC Munich Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, train to Kochel via Munich Hauptbahnhof (≈1 h 30 min).).MUC Munich Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, train to Kochel via Munich Hauptbahnhof (≈1 h 30 min).).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; buses connect to nearby Walchensee and Murnau.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse single, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MUC Munich Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, train to Kochel via Munich Hauptbahnhof (≈1 h 30 min).)MUC Munich Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, train to Kochel via Munich Hauptbahnhof (≈1 h 30 min).)
Map of Kochel
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Kochel
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Murnau · 13 km straight line
- Oberammergau · 24 km straight line
- Bad Kohlgrub · 24 km straight line
- Mittenwald · 25 km straight line
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen · 28 km straight line
- Wolfratshausen · 29 km straight line
- Tegernsee · 30 km straight line
- Andechs · 37 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kochel: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; buses connect to nearby Walchensee and Murnau. Parking is available near the lake promenade.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Walchensee
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round‑trip
Bus from Kochel station, about 20 min
Lake views and hiking trails.
Murnau
goDoor to door: ≈40 min
Drive via B11, 15 km (9.3 mi), ~20 minDrive via B11, 9.3 mi (15 km), ~20 min
Historic town with art museums.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Seehotel Grauer Bär
Lake‑front, good for one night; rooms start at €80.
Alpenpark Kochel
Hotel and apartments, breakfast included; rooms from €90.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse or hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Herzogstand cable car round-trip2 × €15 | €30 |
| Bus Kochel–Walchensee (return)2 × €5 | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €187 per person per day, bed included | €374≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Lake‑front ice cream | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Parking near the lake (per hour) | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum opening hours are seasonal; check the website for winter closures.
- Herzogstand cable car may close for maintenance in early spring; verify before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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- Fire and ambulance112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kochel station → Walchensee (bus): ≈ €5 round‑trip
- Herzogstand cable car: ≈ €12–20 per person
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kochel. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September (warm lake, hiking) · avoid December–February (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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