Bergkirchen: Culture, the Maisach Path and a Nearby Ski Slope
Accommodation in Bergkirchen
Bergkirchen combines the town’s architectural and cultural history with walking and skiing options nearby. When looking for accommodation, it helps to decide what you want to focus on during your stay: the Baroque parish church and annual cultural programme, the path along the Maisach, or skiing on Monte Kienader, depending on snow conditions. This lets you consider the town’s culture separately from seasonal winter plans.
Culture and history in Bergkirchen
The parish church of St. John the Baptist was rebuilt as a Baroque basilica by Johann Michael Fischer from 1731 to 1734. It stands on the foundations of two previous churches. The present building thus dates to the Baroque period, while its foundations point to two earlier churches—a specific point of interest if you are interested in the town’s architectural history.
In front of the town hall, the bronze sculpture “Girl with Book” stands on a stone bench. Together with the parish church, it offers a second, smaller way to explore art and design in Bergkirchen: a work in front of the town hall on the one hand, and a historic church with a clearly stated construction period and architect on the other.
The annual cultural programme of the municipality of Bergkirchen has been put together since 2003 and includes theatre, concerts and art exhibitions. The individual offerings vary from year to year. So if you want to plan your trip around a particular concert, theatre performance or exhibition, check the relevant dates.
Walking and skiing nearby
The approximately 2.5-kilometre-long “Lifeline Maisach” path runs along the Maisach between Bergkirchen and Günding. It is accessible to people with disabilities from either Bergkirchen or Günding. Its approximate length, the course of the river and the two named towns give you a clear point of reference if you want to include a waterside walk in your stay.
At Monte Kienader, between Günding and Bergkirchen, there are two button lifts and a children’s lift on a separate slope. Small children can learn to ski on this slope. Operations depend on snow conditions and may vary seasonally. So check whether the lifts are currently operating before you visit.
If your trip depends on an event or skiing at Monte Kienader, include the latest relevant information in your plans.
More destinations in the wider Dachau travel region
In the wider Dachau travel region, Karlsfelder See offers a distinct natural attraction. It lies right next to the built-up area of northern Karlsfeld, covers 58.2 hectares and is used year-round for walking, jogging, cycling and recreation. This means the regional offering includes other ways to get active besides the riverside path along the Maisach.
On Petersberg near Erdweg stands a Romanesque basilica built in 1104 that has been preserved to this day. A 200-metre-long sculpture trail also runs through Petersberg Forest: there are ten works of art in total at eight stops. The two attractions offer different points of interest—Romanesque architectural history on the one hand, and art along a forest path on the other.
In the town of Dachau, the historic old town is protected as an ensemble and invites visitors to stroll and linger. Dachau Wittelsbach Palace was once a popular summer residence of the Wittelsbach family. The climb to the palace offers views across the Munich gravel plain, the state capital Munich and as far as the Alps. Guided tours are regularly held at the palace, with dates announced each time. Check the latest dates if you want to plan your visit around a guided tour.
Discover more destinations: GĂĽnding, Markt Indersdorf, Schwabhausen, Dachau, Hebertshausen.
Back to the wider travel overview: Dachau District.
