Discover Feldafing: Lenné Park, Calvary Hill and Rose Island

Feldafing reveals its distinctive character in its designed landscapes and at places whose history remains visible to this day. In Lenné Park, groups of trees, open meadows and streams shape the scenery; walking paths follow the terrain and open up surprising views of Lake Starnberg and the mountains. Other highlights include Calvary Hill, Rose Island and traces of the town’s history. If you are looking for accommodation in Feldafing, these different attractions can help you plan your trip around your interests.

Lenné Park: Landscape Garden and Golf Course

Lenné Park preserves key features of an English landscape garden: picturesque groups of trees, open meadows, streams and paths that follow the terrain. Peter Joseph Lenné was commissioned to design it on 26 April 1854. The park was then laid out as a large English-style landscape garden in southern Germany. Carl von Effner oversaw the practical implementation from 1855 to 1863. The interplay of open spaces and groups of trees defines the park’s design; along the paths, views of the lake and mountains appear time and again. Since 1926, part of the park has been used as a golf course; the Golf-Club Feldafing e.V. is located there.

Calvary Hill and Its Far-Reaching Views

Calvary Hill tells its story through its architecture. It consists of 14 cast-iron stations with brightly painted limestone reliefs behind glass. A crucifixion group cast in zinc and iron completes the ensemble. It was created over 25 years, from 1864 to 1892, and inaugurated on 28 August 1892. From the crucifixion group, the view stretches southeast across Lake Starnberg and over the mountain panorama from the Benediktenwand to the Wetterstein massif. Calvary Hill thus brings together the stations, the crucifixion group and expansive views—a different focus from the paths and garden scenery of Lenné Park.

Rose Island: Seasonal Crossing and World Heritage

From May until 15 October, you can cross to Rose Island by Plette boat. The crossing is limited to a maximum of 30 people; prams and wheelchairs can be taken aboard, but dogs and bicycles are not permitted on Rose Island. If you plan to make the crossing, check the timetable and conditions before your trip. The gardener’s house on the island now houses a small museum and a ticket office. Prehistoric pile-dwelling remains on the bed of Lake Starnberg near Rose Island are also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island is therefore a distinct focus for trip planning, with a seasonal visiting period and specific conditions for the crossing.

Local History and Practical Information

The listed Feldafing lido also brings historic architectural forms to life: it remains largely in its original 1927 condition. Its historic character includes 150 cabins and long wooden buildings. The Jewish cemetery in Feldafing is another, quieter place of remembrance. Records confirm that 112 people are buried there who died at the Feldafing DP camp between May 1945 and June 1949.

You can reach Feldafing by public transport on S-Bahn line 6 towards Tutzing; get off at Feldafing. Check the timetable before travelling. When choosing accommodation, you could first consider which experiences you want to shape your trip: the park’s design and walking paths, the architecture and views at Calvary Hill, the seasonal crossing to Rose Island, or the town’s historic sites. If visiting the island is important to you, take into account the stated period from May until 15 October. This allows you to plan your travel dates around your personal interests.

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