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 in Bavaria on the shores of Kochelsee in the district of Bad 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 at Sendling in the War 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 Franz Marc museum in Kochel. He is buried in the village cemetery.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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