Introduction
For the nearby abbey, see Andechs Abbey. Municipality in Bavaria, GermanyAndechs Municipality Coat of armsLocation of Andechs within Starnberg district Location of AndechsAndechs Show map of GermanyAndechs Show map of BavariaCoordinates: 47°58′0″N 11°11′5″E / 47.96667°N 11.18472°E / 47.96667; 11.18472CountryGermanyStateBavariaAdmin. regionOberbayern DistrictStarnberg Subdivisions4 OrtsteileGovernment • Mayor (2020–26) Georg Scheitz (CSU)Area • Total40.43 km2 (15.61 sq mi)Elevation690 m (2,260 ft)Population (2024-12-31) • Total3,830 • Density94.7/km2 (245/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)Postal codes82346Dialling codes08152Vehicle registrationSTAWebsitewww.gemeinde-andechs.de Andechs (German pronunciation: [ˈandɛks] ⓘ) 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. This town was the capital of one of the States of the Counts of Andechs.