Rose Island (Lake Starnberg)

Island Small island in Lake Starnberg, Bavaria

A small island on Lake Starnberg, Roseninsel hosts a 19th‑century villa and landscaped gardens once used by King Ludwig II; boat services connect the island to Starnberg for guided visits.

Main image
Rose Island (Lake Starnberg)
Rose Island (Roseninsel), Lake Starnberg (Starnberger See), Bavaria, Germany
47.9418, 11.3091
€4-€6 (ferry or boat transfer; prices vary seasonally)

How to Get to Rose Island (Lake Starnberg) #

Public boat services depart from Starnberg town (Starnberger See) to Roseninsel during the summer months. Boats are small and operate to a timetable-check the Starnberg tourism website or the Bavarian Palaces administration for seasonal schedules and ticketing.

Tips for Visiting Rose Island (Lake Starnberg) #

  • Book the small passenger ferry or a private boat from Starnberg early in high season to secure a landing time.
  • The island is small-plan for a short visit unless you've arranged a picnic; there are no major visitor facilities.
  • Respect local rules about conservation-keep to marked paths and avoid trampling beach vegetation.

Best Time to Visit Rose Island (Lake Starnberg) #

Mid-May to September is the primary window for visiting Rose Island by public boat; check ferry timetables operated from Starnberg.

Late spring and summer
May-Sept · 12-25°C
Boating season; gardens and the island's palatial pavilion are best enjoyed then.
Autumn
Oct-Nov · 5-15°C
Quieter and atmospheric, with early fogs on the lake.

Weather & Climate near Rose Island (Lake Starnberg) #

Climate

Rose Island (Lake Starnberg)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1052 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (141 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

Nearby Attractions to Rose Island (Lake Starnberg)