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"MuSeenLandschaft Expressionismus"

Discover the "MuSeenLandschaft Expressionismus", a network of amazing museums between Munich and the Alps. Visit the Buchheim Museum at Lake Starnberg, the Franz Marc Museum at Lake Kochel, and the Schloßmuseum Murnau at Lake Staffelsee. Be inspired by the art of the "Blauer Reiter" ("Blue Rider") at the Lenbachhaus in Munich and the Museum Penzberg. Here, art and nature come together for an unforgettable experience!

With the “Blue Rider” through the “Blue Land”

One of the most beautiful regions in Germany stretches between the Bavarian capital and the Alps. The green moraine landscape with its clear waters and impressive mountains inspired Ludwig Thoma to exclaim: "Just open your eyes; everything is beautiful!"

In the early 20th century, this region attracted young expressionists such as Emil Nolde and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. The artists of the "Blauer Reiter" ("Blue Rider") movement - Wassily Kandinsky, Gabriele Münter, Franz Marc, Alexej von Jawlensky and Heinrich Campendonk - were closely associated with the landscape.

Abstract painting of a village street with a landscape in the background
Wassily Kandinsky, Murnau – Blick aus dem Fenster des Griesbräu, 1908 © Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München, Gabriele Münter Stiftung 1957

Discover the Art of Expressionism

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Explore the "MuSeenLandschaft Expressionismus", a network of vibrant museums between Munich and the Alps. Visit the Buchheim Museum, the Franz Marc Museum, and the Schloßmuseum Murnau, and be captivated by the "Blauer Reiter" ("Blue Rider") at the Lenbachhaus and Museum Penzberg. Experience art and nature in perfect harmony!

© Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München, Gabriele Münter Stiftung 1957

... But nowhere else had I seen such a wealth of views combined as here in Murnau between lake and high mountains, between hilly country and moss.

Gabriele Münter in: Murnau and I, 1957

I saw unbelievably beautiful things in the mountains: these very low and slowly moving clouds, the dark purple forest, the dazzling white buildings, the deep roofs of the churches, the lush green foliage is still in front of my eyes.

Wassily Kandinsky, letter dated 25 August 1904, describing his cycle tour from Murnau to Garmisch

Current Exhibitions in the Network “MuSeenLandschaft Expressionismus”

The 5 Museums of the Network “MuSeenLandschaft Expressionismus”

Impressions from the Network “MuSeenLandschaft Expressionismus”

Abstract blue horse against a colorful background. (opens enlarged image)
Franz Marc, Blaues Pferd I, 1911 © Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München, Bernhard und Elly Koehler Stiftung 1965
Exterior view of the Buchheim Museum at the lakeside with its own dock. (opens enlarged image)
Buchheim Museum der Phantasie © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Lake Kochel under a clear blue sky with blue-tinged mountains in the background. (opens enlarged image)
Blick auf den Kochelsee © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Modern staircase with a contemporary glass sculpture at the Lenbachhaus. (opens enlarged image)
Lenbachhaus München © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Person in front of a painting by Heinrich Campendonk. (opens enlarged image)
Museum Penzberg © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Modern art piece featuring orange discs and wire constructions. (opens enlarged image)
Museum Penzberg © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Historic garden of the Lenbachhaus with a fountain in the foreground. (opens enlarged image)
Lenbachhaus München © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Abstract painting of a village street set against a scenic backdrop. (opens enlarged image)
Wassily Kandinsky, Murnau – Blick aus dem Fenster des Griesbräu, 1908 © Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München, Gabriele Münter Stiftung 1957
Carousel horse in the Buchheim Museum exhibition. (opens enlarged image)
Buchheim Museum der Phantasie © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Abstract blue horse against a colorful background. (opens enlarged image)
Franz Marc, Blaues Pferd I, 1911 © Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München, Bernhard und Elly Koehler Stiftung 1965
Exterior view of the Buchheim Museum at the lakeside with its own dock. (opens enlarged image)
Buchheim Museum der Phantasie © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Lake Kochel under a clear blue sky with blue-tinged mountains in the background. (opens enlarged image)
Blick auf den Kochelsee © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Modern staircase with a contemporary glass sculpture at the Lenbachhaus. (opens enlarged image)
Lenbachhaus München © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Person in front of a painting by Heinrich Campendonk. (opens enlarged image)
Museum Penzberg © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Modern art piece featuring orange discs and wire constructions. (opens enlarged image)
Museum Penzberg © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Historic garden of the Lenbachhaus with a fountain in the foreground. (opens enlarged image)
Lenbachhaus München © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski
Abstract painting of a village street set against a scenic backdrop. (opens enlarged image)
Wassily Kandinsky, Murnau – Blick aus dem Fenster des Griesbräu, 1908 © Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München, Gabriele Münter Stiftung 1957
Carousel horse in the Buchheim Museum exhibition. (opens enlarged image)
Buchheim Museum der Phantasie © erlebe.bayern - Florian Trykowski