Discover Kirchheim near Munich

Kirchheim near Munich offers a variety of options for a stay: an archaeological open-air museum, Heimstettner See, the local park and various opportunities for exercise. Road and transport connections may also play a role in planning. You can choose your destination based on whether you are particularly interested in culture, outdoor activities or getting there.

Culture and history at the Bajuwarenhof

The Bajuwarenhof Kirchheim is an archaeological open-air museum that has been in existence since 2003. The municipality of Kirchheim and the Bajuwarenhof Kirchheim Support Association are jointly reconstructing an agricultural farmstead there, as it may have looked in the 6th to 8th centuries. The historical depiction is therefore explicitly a possible reconstruction.

The Bajuwarenhof includes several furnished residential and farm buildings, an experimental field and various gardens. Cereals, vegetables, herbs, berries, flax and various dye plants are grown there. The buildings, field and gardens show different aspects of an agricultural farmstead: residential and working areas sit alongside the cultivation of food and dye plants. Those interested in history will find a tangible cultural theme here that brings architecture and agriculture together.

Heimstettner See and the local park

Heimstettner See lies within the area of the municipalities of Kirchheim, Aschheim and Feldkirchen. The activities described at the lake vary by season: swimming is one of the recreational options in summer, while walking is an option in winter. Joggers can also run laps around the lake; there is a playing field for football, and fitness enthusiasts can exercise outdoors there.

Table tennis can also be included in your plans. Tables are located on the north side of the lake and near the beer garden. If you want to use the facilities, check local notices for possible changes. This lets you choose between a walk, exercise and the other leisure options mentioned when planning your day, while keeping seasonal differences in mind.

All paths in Kirchheim Local Park are open to pedestrians and cyclists. The park is also the venue for the annual Kirchheim Family Sports Day: this participatory event for the whole family takes place at the park pavilion and on the surrounding meadows. For the next date, it is best to check the municipality’s events calendar. This allows you to plan regular use of the park separately from the sports day, which takes place on a specific date.

More opportunities for exercise

MAXX Arena offers a trampoline park with a Ninja course and a Clip’n Climb area. As the offerings may change, it is a good idea to check the operator’s latest information before visiting. The skatepark in Kirchheim includes, among other features, a mini ramp, pyramids, curbs and spines. It offers opportunities for boarders, bikers and skaters. These various facilities complement the activities at the lake and in the local park with other specific destinations for exercise.

Getting there and finding your way around

Kirchheim near Munich has connections to the A 99, the Munich eastern bypass, and the A 94 towards Munich–Passau. Public transport includes the “Heimstetten” S-Bahn station and a bus connection to the “Messestadt West” U-Bahn station. If you plan to use one of these connections for your trip, check the timetables for your travel dates.

Measures have also been implemented for cycling, including a cycle-path link to the neighbouring municipality of Pliening and the extension of a continuous cycle path to provide access to Heimstettner See. The road, bus, S-Bahn and cycling connections mentioned offer various points of reference for getting there and planning your visit. Which ones matter to you depends on whether you are visiting Kirchheim near Munich primarily for the Bajuwarenhof, activities at the lake, the local park or another opportunity for exercise.

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