Hotel garni Sterff in Seeshaupt on Lake Starnberg

Your family-run hotel on the southern shore of Lake Starnberg - a place to stay and feel good.

Dear guests,

Welcome to Hotel garni Sterff - your accommodation in Seeshaupt on Lake Starnberg. In our hotel you can expect familiar hospitality and an atmosphere in which it is easy to arrive.
As an owner-managed hotel, we attach great importance to cordial, attentive treatment of our guests and our team.

Whether it's a vacation in the Fünfseenland region near the Upper Bavarian mountains, a business trip or a short break in between - we want you to feel at home from the very first moment
Check in and enjoy your stay!

Yours, Elisabeth Sterff

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Our rooms, apartments & studios

Cozy, stylish & modern.

A homely ambience, warm wooden elements and contemporary furnishings characterize the rooms of our hotel on Lake Starnberg. Whether single or double room, vacation apartment or studio - here you will find the accommodation that suits your stay in Seeshaupt.

What makes it special: With us, you combine the independence of a vacation apartment with the comfort of a hotel - from the breakfast buffet to the sauna. Enjoy flexibility and our service according to your personal needs.

Our breakfast at Hotel garni Sterff

A perfect start to the day.

Start your morning in a relaxed atmosphere with our sumptuous breakfast buffet. Regional and carefully selected products await you. Among other things, you can look forward to:

  • Homemade jams
  • a selection of sausage and cheese specialties
  • Fresh rolls and bread (also gluten-free on request)
  • fair trade coffee
  • open teas
  • Egg dishes as desired
  • fresh fruit

Revitalized
water from Grander ® flows in our house

By the way: Breakfast is included for guests in our rooms. Guests staying in the apartments or studios can book it flexibly.

Four fresh eggs in a checkered cloth on a wooden table, ideal for various recipes and breakfast ideas.

Pure pleasure!

Regional,
diverse &
simply good.

Jars of different jams: Pear-elderberry, apricot and another variety on a table.
Varied breakfast with scrambled eggs, croissants, fruit, cheese, sausage and coffee on a laid table.

About us

Five women in bright shirts pose in a modern room, ideal for team presentations or company profiles.

Our family has been rooted in Seeshaupt since 1868 , since 1893 on today's Penzberger Straße. What began as an agricultural business trading in wood, coal and later heating oil has been our hotel garni on Lake Starnberg since 1991. Today, I am the second generation to run the hotel - with the joy of meeting people and the desire to make you feel at home.

Smiling woman in white shirt stands in modern living room with wooden details, representing friendliness and professionalism.

We are a house of a manageable size, where people know each other, talk to each other and where a warm word is just as much a part of it as a good dose of humor. I am supported by a dedicated team that is attentive, thinks along with me and puts its heart into its work.

History

In 1990, my parents Elisabeth and Leonhard Sterff plucked up the courage to start again. Within a year, the farm became our hotel garni in Seeshaupt. A big step for my parents - and the start of a new task for me. A lot has happened since we opened in 1991: We have rebuilt, renovated, expanded and constantly developed. I now run the hotel in the spirit of my parents - with respect for what has grown and the desire to preserve what has stood the test of time while at the same time creating something new.

1991

Opening of our hotel in Seeshaupt

2010

Takeover of the business in the second generation

2015

Installation of our sauna and relaxation area

2016

Celebration of the hotel’s 25th anniversary

2018

Installation of a public e-charging station in the hotel parking lot

2020/21

Renewal of the heating system

2024

Commissioning of a photovoltaic system

2024/25

Extensive renovation and conversion: modern rooms, new bathrooms and additional vacation apartments and studios

2026

Celebration of the hotel’s 35th anniversary

Location & Region

Best location in Seeshaupt on Lake Starnberg

Our hotel in Seeshaupt is located on the picturesque southern shore of Lake Starnberg - nestled in the Fünfseenland, the Osterseen and the Pfaffenwinkel.

Well connected - whether privately or on business

  • own highway exit on the A95 Munich-Garmisch Partenkirchen
  • approx. 40 minutes by car from Munich
  • approx. 15 minutes by car to Penzberg and Weilheim
  • located on the Munich-Kochel railroad line
  • Seeshaupt train station about one kilometer away
  • Parking directly at the hotel
  • Public e-charging station in our parking lot

Sauna and relaxation area

Feel good at the Hotel garni Sterff.

Enjoy the warmth in our Finnish solid wood sauna - a pleasant way to relax after an active day at Lake Starnberg or a business meeting in the region.
You can consciously switch off in the adjoining relaxation area with comfortable loungers. A Grander® drinking fountain is also at your disposal.
Use of the sauna is included for our hotel guests. Bathrobes and sauna towels are of course provided.

Opening hours

  • daily from 4 to 8 pm
  • Heating as required and at the guest’s request
  • Preferred from November to April

We reserve the right to keep the sauna closed during the summer months.

White bathrobe on a wooden chair in a spa environment with plants and stones in the background.

A little time out!

Arrive, take a deep breath at
& enjoy.

Wooden sauna with a bucket and two wooden spoons, a towel and wooden benches for relaxing wellness moments.
Relaxing wellness oasis with loungers, birch logs and footbaths in a modern spa area.
Grander water station with modern design and bowl for drawing water in a bright interior.Cozy sauna with wooden bench, a towel and hot stones for relaxing wellness moments.

Activities around Seeshaupt and Lake Starnberg

Seeshaupt on Lake Starnberg and the nearby Osterseen lakes offer ideal conditions for anyone who wants to combine nature, exercise and culture. Whether it's walks along the shore, water sports on the lake, cycling tours through the Fünfseenland region or hikes in the direction of Pfaffenwinkel - the possibilities are endless. Excursions to the Upper Bavarian mountains or to Munich are also easy to plan.  
If you want to take it easy, there are numerous places around the lake to linger, swim or simply take a deep breath.

Ship on Lake Starnberg with passengers, in the background a historic building with a church tower.
Golf course with lush greenery and mountains in the background, ideal for golf enthusiasts and nature lovers in Germany.
Jetty on the lake with a view of calm water and blue sky, surrounded by trees and meadows. Ideal for relaxation and enjoying nature.
Two cyclists enjoy a sunny ride on a picturesque country road with green meadows and mountains in the background.

Experience nature.

Be active, relax
& discover
culture.

Cycling & hiking

Discover the landscape near Seeshaupt on foot or by bike. Numerous paths lead through forests, meadows and along the lakes. Bicycles can be hired from various providers in the village.

Learn more

Golf

Around Lake Starnberg you will find several beautifully situated and challenging golf courses. The Iffeldorf Golf Club is only about five kilometers away from our hotel in Seeshaupt and is easily accessible.

Learn more

Tennis & water sports

Lake Starnberg invites you to enjoy many activities on the water - from stand-up paddling and windsurfing to catamaran and kayak tours. There are several bathing spots nearby. Tennis fans will also get their money's worth: our guests can use the clay courts of FC Tennis Seeshaupt.

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Discover the Fünfseenland

The Fünfseenland region includes Lake Starnberg, Lake Ammersee, Lake Wörth, Lake Pilsen and Lake Weßlinger. The lake district combines nature, culture and numerous destinations for excursions.

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Culture & Events

The area around Lake Starnberg also has a lot to offer culturally: from the Five Lakes Film Festival, summer concerts and theater to museums, traditional markets and festivals.

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Seeshaupt

Seeshaupt impresses with its location on the lake, lots of nature and a lively village life. Stores, restaurants and a wide range of cultural activities characterize the town. The proximity to Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Andechs also makes Seeshaupt an ideal starting point for excursions.

Learn more

Discover the scenic region of the Fünfseenland and the Pfaffenwinkel.

Further heart recommendations

Frequently asked questions about your stay

The most important information for your planning is summarized here. Please contact us if you have any further questions.

Seeshaupt

Seeshaupt impresses with its location on the lake, lots of nature and a lively village life. Stores, restaurants and a wide range of cultural activities characterize the town. The proximity to Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Andechs also makes Seeshaupt an ideal starting point for excursions.

Our recommendations
  • Seeshaupt show garden
    Winding paths, diverse plants, historic roses and seasonal garden events
  • Parish church of St. Michael
    Historic church building in the center of Seeshaupt with a baroque atmosphere and regional history
  • Bathing beach & lakeside promenade in Seeshaupt
    Family-friendly bathing spots and a walking path along Lake Starnberg
  • Church of St. Jakob (Seeseiten)
    Small chapel with historical character in the village of Seeshaupt worth seeing

You can find out more interesting facts about local history, club life and events on the Seeshaupt community website.

Culture & Events

The area around Lake Starnberg also has a lot to offer culturally: from the Five Lakes Film Festival, summer concerts and theater to museums, traditional markets and festivals.

Our recommendations
Five Lakes Region

The Fünfseenland region includes Lake Starnberg, Lake Ammersee, Lake Wörth, Lake Pilsen and Lake Weßlinger. The lake district combines nature, culture and numerous destinations for excursions.

Our recommendations
  • Lake Starnberg – Roseninsel
    Romantic island with historic garden and small castle in the middle of the lake
  • Ammersee – Andechs Monastery
    Enjoy baroque architecture, magnificent views and Bavarian tradition in the beer garden
  • Wörthsee – bathing area on the western shore
    One of the warmest lakes in the region with beautiful places to swim and relax
  • Pilsensee – circular trail near Seefeld
    Walk or cycle around the lake through beautiful lakeside landscapes
  • Weßlinger See – local lake walk
    For example in combination with a leisurely walk directly through the village
Tennis & water sports

Lake Starnberg invites you to enjoy many activities on the water - from stand-up paddling and windsurfing to catamaran and kayak tours. There are several bathing spots nearby. Tennis fans will also get their money's worth: our guests can use the clay courts of FC Tennis Seeshaupt.

Our recommendations

Tips: The bathing spots at the Würmseestüberl, at the Seeshaupt campsite and in the direction of St. Heinrich.

Golf

Around Lake Starnberg you will find several beautifully situated and challenging golf courses. The Iffeldorf Golf Club is only about five kilometers away from our hotel in Seeshaupt and is easily accessible.

Our recommendations
  • GC Iffeldorf
  • GC Tutzing
  • GC Hohenpähl
  • GC Gut Rieden
  • GC Bergkramerhof
Cycling & hiking

Discover the landscape near Seeshaupt on foot or by bike. Numerous paths lead through forests, meadows and along the lakes. Bicycles can be hired from various providers in the village.

Bike rental

Velo Bavaria
Buchscharnstrasse 10 in St. Heinrich
Tel. 0176/20 188 410

Zweirad Starnbergersee
Bahnhofstrasse 13 in Seeshaupt
Tel. 08801/3950291