Andechs

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Coat of arms of Andechs
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Andechs   is located in Germany
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Location of Andechs within Starnberg district
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Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Oberbayern
District Starnberg
Government
 • Mayor Anna E. Neppel
Area
 • Total 40.44 km2 (15.61 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
 • Total 3,424
 • Density 85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 82346
Dialling codes 08152
Vehicle registration STA
Website www.gemeinde-andechs.de

Andechs is a municipality in the district of Starnberg in Bavaria in Germany. It is renowned in Germany and beyond for Andechs Abbey, a Benedictine monastery that has brewed beer since 1455. The monastery brewery offers tours to visitors.

The 20th-century German composer Carl Orff is buried in the chapel of Andechs Abbey.

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