Tutzing
Tutzing is a municipality in the Starnberg district of Upper Bavaria, Germany, situated on the western shore of Lake Starnberg approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Munich.[1] With a population of 9,926 as of 2024, it spans an area of 35.65 square kilometers and functions primarily as a resort town leveraging its picturesque lakeside location for tourism and recreation.[2] Originally a modest fishing village first documented in the 11th century, Tutzing evolved into a favored summer retreat in the 19th century, attracting composers such as Johannes Brahms, who resided there in 1873 while completing significant works including his String Quartets Op. 51.[3] The town hosts prominent institutions like the Evangelische Akademie Tutzing, established in 1947 within the historic Schloss Tutzing as a Protestant conference and education center focused on interdisciplinary dialogues, including post-war reconciliation efforts and awards such as the Tolerance Prize.[4] Additionally, it serves as the motherhouse for the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, a congregation founded in 1885 dedicated to monastic and missionary activities.[5] Tutzing's defining characteristics include its role as the second-largest community on Lake Starnberg, offering access to hiking, water sports, and cultural sites amid the Alpine foothills, while maintaining a balance between residential tranquility and commuter convenience via S-Bahn connections to Munich.[6]