The Horváth circular trail in Murnau

Between 1924 and 1933, the well-known writer and poet Ödön von Horváth lived in Murnau am Staffelsee. On the Horváth circular trail, you can follow in the writer's footsteps. Why did the Son of a Hungarian diplomat in Murnau so good? Was it the inns? Or the Wetterstein Mountains and the view of the Murnauer Moos? Why was Murnau not only the center of Ödön von Horváth's life, but also a place of inspiration? And why are Horváth's works still relevant today? The Horváth circular trail provides insightful answers to these and other questions.

From the place where the Horváths’ house stood to the Murnau Castle Museum, which has dedicated an exhibition to the writer, the circular route leads through Murnau. Explore scenic viewpoints, Buildings and guesthouses with special history and unusual pages from the place.

Visit the places in Murnau that Ödön von Horváth regularly visited and where he wrote down what he experienced there. Thanks to numerous interestingly designed text panels, the connection between his works and his experiences in Murnau is particularly clear. Horváth's famous folk plays were created in Murnau. These include Italian night (1930) Tales from the Vienna Woods (1931) Kasimir and Karoline (1932) and Faith, love, hope (1933). His works are now considered classics of world literature.

"If only I could be back in Murnau!" This sentence from Horváth's letter to his friend Charlotte Fahr makes it clear how much he loved Murnau. On the circular route, you will learn how much the writer valued the country and its people. But also how he came under increasing pressure from the National Socialists.

On your own or guided on the Horváth circular trail

You can start the Horváth circular trail, which lasts around 60-90 minutes, at any of the numerous stations. You can of course walk the trail alone or at a Themed tour with one of our tour guides. Have we piqued your interest? If you would like to find out more, you can individual stations of the circular route in advance in the form of Radio plays  the anhören.

Whether you choose to open one or more chapters of the journey, we wish you lots of fun and joy of discovery.