Gilching: History, Weekly Market and Routes
Accommodation in Gilching
If you’re considering Gilching as a base for your stay, you can explore different sides of the town: a historic church bell, a museum about Gilching’s past, walking and cycling routes, and a weekly market. Each offers a distinct focus, so you can choose according to your interests. For those looking for a hotel or other accommodation, the town provides a concrete cultural and local setting without conflating these individual experiences.
Innenraum der alten Pfarrkirche St. Vitus in Gilching
Photo: GFreihalter via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
History at the Church and Museum
The historic village church of St. Vitus is home to the Arnoldus Bell, one of the oldest bells in Bavaria. Priest Arnoldus had it cast in the second half of the 12th century and immortalized his name on the bell. It is a clearly identified, individual testament to Gilching’s history. The SchichtWerk Museum – Journeys Through Time at the Wersonhaus takes a broader look: it provides an overview of the people who have lived in Gilching and their relics. If you’re interested in the town’s past, you’ll find two distinct ways to explore it: through the bell in the church, and through the former residents and their belongings in the museum.
Explore Gilching on Foot and by Bike
The three Via Zeitreise routes pass archaeological sites and geological formations within the municipality of Gilching. They offer a way to explore Gilching’s history on foot and by bike. This gives your planning a thematic focus: the routes connect local history with traces in the ground and landscape, rather than centering on just one destination or attraction. The routes are continually updated and expanded. So check the latest route information before setting out, especially if you’re planning to follow a specific route during your stay.
Weekly Market and Arts and Culture Week
The weekly market takes place every Thursday in Am Markt square in the center of Gilching. It offers regional produce and Mediterranean specialties, including farm shop products, bread and baked goods, honey, and international cheese specialties. The regular market day can help you plan a visit, but confirm the current date before you go. This way, the market remains a distinct item on your itinerary rather than just a general reference to local cuisine.
The Arts and Culture Week is also a recurring reason to visit Gilching in the fall: it has been held every year during this season since 2015. In 2026, it is scheduled to run from October 9 to 25. If your trip falls within this period, the specific event dates can help you plan your days. For stays in other months, the town’s features described as available year-round, such as the church, museum and Via Zeitreise routes, can instead serve as your guide.
Getting There and Practical Information
Gilching-Argelsried S-Bahn station is accessible. It is served by the S8 line towards Herrsching and Munich Airport. Check current connections for your journey and confirm station conditions with the operator. The station is also the starting point for the cycling tour. If you’re looking for accommodation in Gilching, you can weigh this information alongside your interests in local history, the market or cycling routes. For each of these focuses, it’s worth checking the relevant details before your visit.
More places in the wider Starnberg travel destination: Berg, Allmannshausen, Pöcking, Tutzing, Bernried Am Starnberger See, Feldafing, Starnberg.
To the main travel overview: Starnberg Region.
