Eching near Munich
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Only a stone's throw away from Munich and the airport, close to the Autobahn and with suburban train connection, yet quietly located and surrounded by nature - that is the charming municipality of Eching (district of Freising) in the beautiful north of Munich. Eching offers something for everyone: nature, culture, swimming lakes and much more.
Facts & Figures
How many residents does Eching have?
Eching currently has just over 15,000 residents. These spread across 7 municipal districts: Dietersheim, Deutenhausen, Eching, Eching-Ost, Günzenhausen, Hollern and Ottenburg.
How old is Eching?
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.
How many Eching are there in Bavaria?
There are 4 settlements in Bavaria named Eching - all within a radius of 50 km from Munich. One in the district of Freising, one in the district of Landshut, Eching at Lake Ammersee and the Eching borough of Moosinning.
Nature
In search for a place to relax and cool off, locals have a choice, as Lake Eching and Lake Hollern are both within walking distance. In addition to the bathing lakes, Eching is known for its numerous nature reserves: Garchinger Heide, Echinger Lohe, Mallertshofer Holz mit Heiden or the Isarauen – all reachable on foot or by bike in just a few minutes. All of this makes the Munich suburb a popular destination for metropolitans seeking relaxation.
Culture
Bürgerhaus Eching (Community Center) offers a packed cultural program all year round, from concerts, theater and readings to cabaret.
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.
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, the choice of the first location fell on - exactly - Eching. So if you still need decorations or other utensils for your apartment, you're spoiled for choice and can go shopping to your heart's content.
Leisure 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 Akram's
One of the most extraordinary restaurants in the region is located right next to Boardinghouse Eching. Here, “Zugspitz-Koch” Akram spoils his guests with constantly changing dishes from the European, Asian and Ayurvedic cuisine in a modern ambience.
Brass Wiesn Festival
Once a year, thousands of brass music fans embark on a journey to the 4-day Brass Wiesn Festival at Lake Eching. A giant party for young and old and a great opportunity to get a taste of the Bavarian way of life.
Schleißheim palace & Flugwerft
The extensive palace complex in the neighboring town of Oberschleißheim is easily accessible by bike and invites you to sightsee and stroll around. Afterwards, a visit to the aviation museum Flugwerft Schleißheim, a branch of the famous Deutsches Museum, is worthwhile.
ESO Supernova Planetarium
By bike you can also 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 is home to the world's oldest brewery still in operation, the Weihenstephan Science Center, and the well-known 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
With 35 saunas, 28 slides, 40 pools and a huge outdoor area, Therme Erding is the largest thermal spa in the world. Perfect for warming up on cold winter days.
Tip: The spa is very busy on weekends and holidays. If possible, visit during the week!
Pilgrimage to Mariabrunn
A great destination for a short bike tour is the idyllically situated pilgrimage site of Mariabrunn. Cure all your ailments with a sip from the healing spring and then enjoy a cool beer under the chestnut trees in the beer garden next door.