Augustinum Dießen am Ammersee

Augustinum Dießen am Ammersee is a senior residence (Seniorenresidenz) operated by the Augustinum group, located in the market town of Dießen am Ammersee in Upper Bavaria, Germany. It sits on a gently sloping site at the edge of Dießen, on the south-western shore of Lake Ammersee, within the scenic Pfaffenwinkel region between Munich and the Bavarian Alps. The house opened in 1968 and was expanded in 1985 with a new building. It is set within an extensive private park from which walking and hiking trails lead into the historic Schacky-Park; the town centre and the lake's boat pier are within walking distance, and a bus stop is directly in front of the property. The residence is part of Augustinum, a German provider of retirement homes and related services founded by Gertrud and Georg Rückert. Augustinum's first senior residence opened in Munich-Neufriedenheim, and the group's volunteer service, the Philadelphische Dienst, began in 1962. The Dießen house is one of the group's Bavarian locations and offers the typical Augustinum model of residential living for older people with cultural and social programming, including a theatre hall used for local events. As a location brand, Augustinum Dießen am Ammersee is marketed through the group's website and magazine. Its setting near Lake Ammersee, the Marienmünster in Dießen and Kloster Andechs is highlighted as an attraction for residents and visitors. The house regularly offers guided tours for prospective residents. In 2026 the theatre hall hosts a historical revue marking the 700th anniversary of the market town of Dießen, illustrating the residence's role as a local cultural venue.

Augustinum Dießen am Ammersee belongs to the Augustinum group, whose roots lie in the work of Gertrud and Georg Rückert. The group's volunteer programme, the Philadelphische Dienst, was founded in 1962, when 16 young women began a year of service in Augustinum's first senior residence in Munich-Neufriedenheim. The Dießen residence itself opened in 1968, establishing an Augustinum presence on the south-western shore of Lake Ammersee in Upper Bavaria. In 1985 the house was expanded with a new building, visible at the upper edge of the property in the group's own description. The residence is situated in a large private park on a gently sloping site at the edge of Dießen, a market town that has retained the rural charm of a Bavarian small town while offering the amenities of a well-known spa and recreation resort. From the grounds there are views across the lake towards Kloster Andechs, and walking and hiking trails begin in the park and continue into the historic Schacky-Park. The town centre and the lake pier are within walking distance, and a bus stop is located directly in front of the house, making it a base for excursions into the Upper Bavarian lake district and the nearby Alps. Over the decades the house has served not only as a residence but also as a local cultural venue. Its theatre hall hosts performances and community events; in 2026 it is scheduled to stage a historical revue, "Fischermartin oder: Das Marktwappen von Dießen", as part of the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of the market town of Dießen. The revue, directed by Alois Kramer, combines a historical play first performed in 1859 with a journey through seven centuries of local history, and features Dießen's mayor Sandra Perzul among the performers. Augustinum continues to operate the Dießen house as one of its Bavarian senior residences, offering guided tours for prospective residents and promoting the location through its website and magazine. The group's broader volunteer services, now organised as FSJ and BFD placements, involve more than 200 volunteers annually across its facilities, continuing the tradition begun in 1962.

• 2026

  The theatre hall hosts a historical revue for the 700th anniversary of the market town of Dießen.

• 1985

  The Dießen house is expanded with a new building.

• 1968

  Augustinum Dießen am Ammersee opens.

• 1962

  Augustinum's Philadelphische Dienst volunteer programme begins with 16 young women at the first senior residence in Munich-Neufriedenheim.

A senior residence in a scenic Upper Bavarian lakeside setting, part of the Augustinum group.

• Senior residence living at Augustinum Ammersee

• Guided house tours for prospective residents

• Theatre hall cultural events

1. 1Startseite | Augustinum Seniorenresidenz Dießen am Ammerseeaugustinum.de
2. 2Über uns | Augustinum Freiwilligendiensteaugustinum.de
3. 3Artikel | Augustinum Magazinaugustinum.de
4. 4Artikel | Augustinum Magazinaugustinum.de
5. 5Augustinum Dießen am Ammerseewikidata.org