The region's impressive nature and vibrant colors have always attracted artists and intellectuals to Murnau a. Staffelsee. The picturesque landscape and the changing bluish lighting moods inspired the world-famous artists around the “Blue Rider”. Even today, Murnau's art scene is still impressive: a large number of creative artists present their skills in various studios and galleries. Whether it's an art walk, a visit to a museum or a stroll through the art galleries - visitors experience our beautiful market town as inspiring and refreshing.
From the 19th century onwards, numerous artists migrated to the countryside to find their artistic inspiration. With the artists of the “Blue Rider“, especially Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky, Murnau is one of these artist places where an idea became reality. Even though the artist group “Blauer Reiter” had a particular influence on Murnau, the artists living here today have no reason to hide. In the studios and galleries you have the opportunity to discover treasures by little-known as well as well-known local and international artists.
