Eching near Munich
Portrait & leisure ideas
Just 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's Eching in the beautiful north of Munich. The municipality has something to offer for everyone: swimming lakes, culture, shopping and much more.
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.
Residents
Eching currently has just over 15,000 residents. These spread across 7 municipal districts: Dietersheim, Deutenhausen, Eching, Eching-Ost, Günzenhausen, Hollern and Ottenburg.
History
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.
Coat of arms
The highly controversial coat of arms of Eching 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
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 in the surrounding area: Garching Heath, Echinger Lohe, Mallertshofer Holz mit Heiden or the Isar floodplains – all reachable on foot or by bike in just a few minutes.
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.
Trivia & Fun Facts
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.
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.
Munich trade fair
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 world's largest trade fair 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.
