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Garching bei München

Garching bei München is a town in Upper Bavaria district, Bavaria, Germany of about 15,303 people. Within 50 km by road there are 250 places to visit: 102 churches, 71 forts & heritage and 28 parks. The must-see places are St. Katharina, Garchinger See and ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre.

48.2490° N, 11.6510° EPop. 15,303

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Within 30 km179 places
Within 50 km250
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

St. Katharina, church near Garching bei München
Must-see

St. Katharina

Church · 1 km

Garchinger See, lake near Garching bei München
Must-see

Garchinger See

Lake · 2 km

ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre, museum near Garching bei München
Must-see

ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre

Museum · 2 km

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One day from Garching bei München

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:08 pm

35 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Garching bei München
  2. St. Johann Baptistchurch · 30 min
  3. Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche Fröttmaningchurch · 30 min
  4. Harthofangerpark · 45 min
  5. Schloss Lustheimheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Garchinger Heidenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Garching bei München
Today’s loopGarching bei MünchenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Garching bei München?

St. Katharina (church, about 1 km), Garchinger See (lake, about 2 km), ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre (museum, about 2 km), Schlossmuseum (museum, about 3 km), Schlosspark (park, about 4 km), Schloss Ismaning (heritage site, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Garching bei München?

250 places on Spotwander: 102 churches, 71 forts & heritage, 28 parks, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Garching bei München?

St. Katharina, about 1 km by road; St. Johann Baptist (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Garching bei München?

Schloss Ismaning, about 4 km by road; Gerd Müller (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Garching bei München?

Start in Garching bei München, visit St. Johann Baptist, then Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche Fröttmaning, then Harthofanger, then Schloss Lustheim, then Garchinger Heide, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.