Lake Starnberg

Lake Starnberg lies south of Munich in the Bavarian foothills. Its waters supported fishing, while fields, woods and settlements occupied the surrounding countryside. The lake was formerly known as Würmsee; fishing ordinances recorded for it in 1444 and 1489 show the regulation of a valuable local resource.

The surrounding country was connected with Bavarian rulers, religious institutions and rural communities. The lake and its shores offered resources and routes close to Munich, while rights to use them could be subject to regulation.