Unterammergau

Unterammergau is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. It is the site of the 11th-century Chapel of St Leonhard, patron saint of horses, which is the terminus of the annual Leonhardritt and Blessing of the Animals.

Unterammergau
Unterammergau seen from the west
Unterammergau seen from the west
Coat of arms of Unterammergau
Location of Unterammergau within Garmisch-Partenkirchen district
Unterammergau  is located in Germany
Unterammergau
Unterammergau
Unterammergau  is located in Bavaria
Unterammergau
Unterammergau
Coordinates: 47°36.9′N 11°1.7′E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberbayern
DistrictGarmisch-Partenkirchen
Municipal assoc.Unterammergau
Government
  Mayor (202026) Robert Stumpfecker[1]
Area
  Total29.90 km2 (11.54 sq mi)
Elevation
836 m (2,743 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
  Total1,589
  Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
82497
Dialling codes08822
Vehicle registrationGAP
Websitewww.unterammergau.de

Transport

The municipality has a railway station, Unterammergau, on the Ammergau Railway.

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