Press release

dated 22.05.2026, No. 77

Regulations on the Ambach recreation area

Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen/Münsing district. To protect bathers, dogs have been banned from the Ambach recreation area on Lake Starnberg since May 15. This regulation is valid until September 15. In November, the district council dealt with the new version of the user statutes and, in addition to the dog ban in summer, also decided to prohibit making fires and barbecues.

The adjustments are intended to take account of the increased number of visitors and the associated challenges. At the same time, the aim is to promote considerate and safe interaction on the site.

One important change concerns the fire pits on the lakeshore:

These were dissolved and fires and barbecues were prohibited. This is due to increased complaints about smoke nuisance and the increased risk of forest fires caused by prolonged dry spells. Making fires and barbecues had recently become more common. Barbecuing on the sunbathing lawns remains prohibited in order to improve the situation and avoid conflicts.

The district council also decided to retain the previous regulation on bringing dogs: Dogs are not permitted during the bathing season from May 15 to September 15; outside of this period, dogs must be kept on a leash. This regulation serves to protect bathers and ensure their safety.

In addition, the use of drones, remote-controlled boats, airplanes, cars and similar devices is prohibited during the bathing season. Stunt kites, especially kites, are also not permitted due to safety concerns.

The Ambach recreation area is located in the "Ostufer Starnberger See bei Münsing" nature reserve and is operated by the district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.

The number of visitors has increased significantly in recent years, especially since the coronavirus pandemic. This has led to an increase in conflicts between different user groups, as well as problems caused by fires being lit in unauthorized places and littering. In order to counteract this, various measures were recommended during regular support meetings with representatives of the municipality, police, water patrol, public order service and other stakeholders.

The signage on the Ambach recreation area has been adapted in line with the new regulations. In addition, compliance with the regulations is to be monitored more closely by a contracted security service.

Prior to this update, the user statutes, which had been in force since 1976, were last revised in 2005.

Marlis Peischer
Press Officer / Head of the Press Office
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office