Enchanting history

A villa steeped in history

Welcome to LA VILLA at Lake Starnberg - a historical villa that has captivated visitors for over 165 years with its unique charm and stunning location.

1855

Construction

Commissioned in 1855 by Munich entrepreneur Angelo Knorr, the villa was designed in the Maximilian style by renowned developer Arnold Zenetti. It served as a summer residence for the owners, where they soaked in the beauty of Lake Starnberg and its surrounding nature. The villa features a unique facade of facing brickwork and new cast iron balconies, and the Belvedere Tower serves as a symbol of a Tuscan villa.

1866

Park extension

The vast English park surrounding the villa covered 18.9 hectares and had a shoreline of nearly 850 meters, making it one of the largest parks at Lake Starnberg. After years of estate distributions to various heirs, 1.4 hectares of the villa property remain.

18xx

Boathouse

Professor Dr Ludwig Knorr, son of Angelo Knorr and inventor of the first synthetic painkiller, lived on the property with his family during this time and commissioned the charming boathouse.

Post-WWI

Agricultural use

Immediately after WWI and due to inflation, the property was used for agriculture.

1925-1942

Girls Boarding School

From 1925 to 1942, the villa served as a girls' boarding school called The Haus Buchenheim. It was destroyed during WWII.

Post-WWII

Women's and birth clinic

After the war, Angelo's grandson, Dr Walter Knorr, opened a women's and birth clinic at the villa.

19XX

Kalinka

After Dr Walter Knorr’s death, the property became a regionally renowned restaurant called Kalinka, serving delectable Russian cuisine.

1988

New beginnings

In 1988, Munich chemist Dr Michael Roever purchased the villa and, with the help of the preservation office, restored it to its former glory, giving it with a new purpose as a venue for festivities and events.

Today

Exclusive Event Venue and Hotel

To this day, LA VILLA continues to be a place for gathering, celebrating, and unwinding. It remains in the family with Andrea Roever as the owner and Michael Roever's daughter, Katja Lindo, as the CEO.

1855

Construction

1866

Park extension

18xx

Boathouse

Post-WWI

Agricultural use

1925

Girls Boarding School

1946

Women's and birth clinic

19xx

Kalinka

1988

New beginnings

Today

Exclusive Event Venue and Hotel

Discover the captivating history of LA VILLA
with Die Villa Knorr.

Written by our proprietress Andrea Roever, this book offers a deep insight into the remarkable history of our establishment. Order it directly from us for €15.

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Enchanting History | LA VILLA

The Enchanting History of La Villa: A Starnberger See Treasure

A villa steeped in history

Construction

Park extension

Boathouse

Agricultural use

Girls Boarding School

Women's and birth clinic

Kalinka

New beginnings

Exclusive Event Venue and Hotel

Discover the captivating history of LA VILLA
with Die Villa Knorr.

Have any questions or requests?

Enchanting History | LA VILLA

The Enchanting History of La Villa: A Starnberger See Treasure

A villa steeped in history

Construction

Park extension

Boathouse

Agricultural use

Girls Boarding School

Women's and birth clinic

Kalinka

New beginnings

Exclusive Event Venue and Hotel

Discover the captivating history of LA VILLAwith Die Villa Knorr.

Have any questions or requests?

Discover the captivating history of LA VILLA
with Die Villa Knorr.