- Kochel
Infobox Ort in Deutschland
Name = Kochel a.See
Wappen = Wappen von Kochel am See.png
lat_deg = 47 |lat_min = 39 |lat_sec = 17
lon_deg = 11 |lon_min = 21 |lon_sec = 53
Lageplan =
Bundesland = Bayern
Regierungsbezirk = Oberbayern
Landkreis = Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
Verwaltungsgemeinschaft = Kochel a.See
Höhe = 605
Fläche = 80.12
Einwohner = 4163
Stand = 2006-12-31
PLZ = 82431
Vorwahl = 08851
Kfz = TÖL
Gemeindeschlüssel = 09 1 73 133
Straße = Kalmbachstraße 11
Website = [http://www.kochel.de/ www.kochel.de]
Bürgermeister = Thomas W. Holz"This article is about the municipality in Bavaria. For the musicologist, see
Ludwig Ritter von Köchel ."Kochel am See is a municipality in the district of
Bad Tolz-Wolfratshausen inBavaria on the shores ofKochelsee in the district ofBad Tölz-Wolfratshausen .Apart from the idyllic scenery, it is known for
The Smith of Kochel "Schmied von Kochel," who according to legend, lead a Bavarian farmer rebellion against Austro-Hungarian occupiers atSendling in theWar of the Spanish Succession . Kochel is also known for its hydroelectric dam. It is a popular place for winter and summer holidays.The famous expressionistic painter
Franz Marc lived in Kochel. His life is documented at the [http://www.franz-marc-museum.de Franz Marc museum] in Kochel. He is buried in the village cemetery.Points of interest
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Lake Walchen Power Plant External links
*de icon [http://www.kochel.de Kochel Homepage]
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