La Villa offers a smorgasbord of recreation options.
We are happy to advise you and organize for you.
... perhaps a culinary adventure
Wine Tasting at La Villa
Enjoy a special unusual menu and the wines that complement it, while our restaurant manager, Thorsten Brück, adds to the pleasures of the table and glass with a short quiz and a dollop of wine wisdom.
A Cookery Course at La Villa
Craft a meal of Mediterranean creations with our chef. Don your chef’s cap and apron to learn myriad tips and tricks from an expert. The payoff: You get to eat the meal you prepare.
... make it relaxing
Introduction to Ayurveda with Christine Schuster (Healer and Ayurveda Therapist)
How to enjoy a long and healthy life—this ancient wisdom and the related techniques of relaxation, natural beauty, Yoga, and nutrition are here for you to experience during your conference. We are pleased to serve you an ayurvedic menu during Ms. Schuster’s lecture.
The Solarium and Sauna at La Villa
Enjoy our sauna and solarium after a long day of workshops.
... or take a sports break
Try Your Hand at Golf
Together with Golf Club Rieden/Starnberg and local pros, we organize a golf sampling hour. At the end, a small putting tournament can be arranged to round out your introduction to golf.
Top Fitness at La Villa
We are happy to develop a small satellite program for your seminar that integrates tai chi, yoga, and Fitness for Fun. Or get out for a walk; the trail starts at La Villa.
Rowing on Lake Starnberg
In an eight-man scull you speed through the water at an impressive clip; naturally we include a little training session on the side.
Experience the Starnberger See Under Sail
Take a peaceful journey under sail on Lake Starnberg; sailboats to accommodate 4 to 16 passengers are available.
Werdenfels High Ropes Park
High ropes course, and other summer and winter outdoor activities.
... or add a cultural touch
Pictures in the Landscape: A Sight-seeing Tour of the Starnberger See
Take a journey by boat and see the sights of the shores of Lake Starnberg, including a comprehensive tour of the charming villas and small palaces that are visible from the water.
Tours of the Holy Mountain, the monastery at Andechs
The monastery at Andechs is the ideal spot for a “typically Bavarian” interlude. First, a tour of the monastery, then drop in at the monastery’s casual eatery to mix with the locals and sample the renowned Andechs beer and cheese as you drink in the picturesque views.
Guided tour of the Buchheim Museum, right on the lake.
The architecture alone is worth a visit. Designed by Günter Behnisch, the museumwas built in a park created on the shore of Lake Starnberg, to house the extraordinary Buchheim Collection, encompassing outstanding works of German Expressionism, graphic arts, and folk art.
Castles in Bavaria
The castles of King Ludwig II: Neuschwanstein; Hohenschwangau, in Füssen (driving time: about 1.5 hours); Linderhof in Ettal; and the Nymphenburg Palace, in Munich.
