Facts & Figures
Location
Eching is the southernmost municipality in the district of Freising, bordering the district of Dachau (Haimhausen) to the west and the district of Munich (Garching, Unterschleißheim) to the south. It is situated roughly 10 km from the city limits of both Freising and Munich.
Inhabitants
15,786 (as of May 2026). These are distributed across seven municipal subdivisions: Dietersheim, Deutenhausen, Eching, Eching-Ost, Günzenhausen, Hollern, and Ottenburg.
Age
Eching was first mentioned in a document in 773 as Ehingas. In 2023, the municipality therefore celebrated its 1,250th birthday. However, numerous archaeological finds, including those from the Bell Beaker culture (around 2400 BC), show that the area was inhabited much earlier.
Sights
Of particular historical importance are the Roman Catholic parish church of St. Andreas, which dates back to a Romanesque building from the 12th century, the remains of Ottenburg Castle or the Bronze Age barrows in the Garching Heath – one of the oldest nature reserves in Germany.
Coat of arms
The highly controversial coat of arms depicts the Freising blackamoor, the St. Andrew's Cross, and two heather blossoms. The crowned blackamoor's head is the heraldic symbol of the Prince-Bishopric of Freising, to which Eching belonged from 1311 until secularization in 1802. The St. Andrew's Cross represents the mother parish of St. Andreas. It is flanked by two blossoms, which represent the Garching Heath nature reserve.
Nature & Recreation
Searching for a place to relax and cool off, locals are spoilt for choice, as Lake Eching and Lake Hollern are both within walking distance. Beyond its lakes, Eching is surrounded by numerous nature reserves: Garching Heath, Echinger Lohe, Mallertshofer Holz mit Heiden or the Isar floodplains – all reachable on foot or by bike in just a few minutes.
Events
Bürgerhaus Eching (Community Center) offers a packed cultural program all year round, from concerts, theater and readings to stand-up comedy.
Numerous festivities round out the calendar of events. The "Burschenverein" brings life to the village with events like the carnival ball, the traditional Easter bonfire (Ostermobrenna) to drive away winter, as well as the Maifest and Waaghäuslfest. In addition, the local water rescue service hosts the Seefest at Lake Eching every summer.
Economy
Eching is a flourishing center of commerce and industry. Its proximity to the Technical University of Munich Garching gives local companies direct access to highly qualified employees in the technical and scientific fields.
In particular, however, Eching is known for its furniture retail. Mömax, POCO, Möbel Roller, KARE, Maisons du Monde, various specialty kitchen outlets and, of course, IKEA. In 1974, as the Swedish company started to expand to Germany, they chose Eching as their first location.
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Leisure and Day Trip Ideas
Eching and the region offer a very high quality of life and a wealth of leisure opportunities and sights. Discover a few of our personal highlights - all reachable within a 30 minutes' drive from Boardinghaus Eching.
Take a hike on the heath trail
The “heath trail” connects the nature reserves Echinger Lohe, Garchinger Heide and Mallertshofer Holz and features information panels about the flora and fauna as well as the history of the landscape. Put on your hiking boots and start the approximately 5-hour round trip directly from Boardinghaus Eching.
Lake Hollern
Following Klosterweg on foot, you will reach the recreational area Hollerner See in just a few minutes, featuring a swimming lake with kiosk and spacious green areas. Ideal for a traffic-free walk or a post-work jog.
Restaurant Ashish
Eching’s restaurants offer culinary delights for every taste. From hearty Bavarian to Mediterranean, from Köttbullar (Swedish meatballs) to sushi. Among the highlights is Ashish Restaurant at Boardinghaus Eching, where you can enjoy a premium selection of Indian and Asian specialties in a stylish setting.
FlyStation Munich
Turn your dream of flying into reality at FlyStation in Neufahrn. Following a short briefing, enjoy a simulated 4,000-meter skydive inside the wind tunnel. No prior experience needed!
Schleißheim Palace & Flugwerft
The extensive palace complex in Oberschleißheim is the perfect spot for sightseeing or a stroll. Afterwards, enjoy a cold Maß of beer in the palace beer garden or visit the neighboring Flugwerft Schleißheim aviation museum – a branch of the famous Deutsches Museum.
ESO Supernova Planetarium
By bike, you can easily reach the Planetarium & Visitor Center "ESO Supernova" at the headquarters of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Garching. Here, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the universe with all your senses.
Beer garden Mühlenpark
Garching is also home to one of the most beautiful beer gardens in the region, the Mühlenpark. It is picturesquely situated by the eponymous Mühlenbach stream close to the Isar floodplains. The perfect place for a culinary break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Weihenstephan Hill
The Weihenstephan Hill in Freising features the world's oldest brewery still in operation, the Weihenstephan Science Center, and the famous trial and show gardens of the Weihenstephan–Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences.
Allianz Arena
See a FC Bayern Munich game live, book a guided tour of the arena, or immerse yourself in the club's long history at Germany's largest club museum.
Therme Erding
The world's largest thermal spa features 35 saunas, 28 water slides, 40 pools, and a huge outdoor area. Perfect for warming up on cold winter days.
Messe München
The extensive exhibition grounds in Munich-Riem offer a wide range of events throughout the year covering a broad spectrum of topics. Highlights include the world's leading trade fair for construction machinery and equipment "bauma", the largest event of its kind with over 600,000 m² of exhibition space.
Hidden gems for explorers
Off the beaten tourist track, forgotten places, green oases, and cultural treasures are waiting to be discovered. Click on the link below to find out about our personal highlights around Eching.
