The accessible Glonn riverbank in the Neue Ortsmitte (New Town Centre) gives Allershausen a tangible focal point for a stay by the water: it invites you to linger. The town also has market days featuring regional food and handcrafted products, as well as a history of church architecture. If you would like to explore beyond the town, the wider Freising destination offers further nature, cultural and leisure activities.
The Glonn riverbank and market days in Allershausen
At the Glonn riverbank, you can combine a visit to the Neue Ortsmitte with a break by the river. The riverbank is accessible and invites you to linger; this does not imply any particular route length or walking time. If you are planning a visit around a specific date, the Allershausen market days offer a different focus: in 2026, they take place on the first Saturday of each month from February to November at the Volksfestplatz (fairground). They feature fresh regional food and handcrafted products. These dates apply to 2026; if travelling in another year, check the relevant calendar.
Church architecture in the municipality of Allershausen
The branch churches of St. Leonhard and St. Brictius represent different periods of construction. Both are located in the municipality of Allershausen; this does not mean that they are in the town of Allershausen itself. St. Leonhard is a hall church probably dating from the late Middle Ages, remodelled in the early 17th century. Its western tower, topped with an onion dome, dates from around 1700. St. Brictius is a Baroque hall church built in 1709/10; the medieval predecessor building was probably incorporated into it. The two churches thus link an uncertain medieval history with specific later phases of construction and remodelling.
Nature and trails in the wider Freising destination
In the wider Freising destination, the Amper Valley is a distinctive natural and scenic area. The valley in the district of Freising is designated a landscape conservation area and is home to numerous animal and plant species that are especially worthy of protection. These include four of the 16 dragonfly species threatened with extinction in Bavaria. In the district, the Amper Valley is used for hiking and cycling.
Freising’s trails also vary in length and format. The 13.5-kilometre Kultur & Natur (Culture & Nature) circular route leads to important sights in the city. The Freising Way of St. James starts at the Domberg and is an approximately 11-kilometre north-eastern feeder route to the Munich Way of St. James. On campus, the Weihenstephan Art Trail passes almost 30 contemporary works by regionally and internationally acclaimed artists; each of its two circular routes takes a little over an hour. Shorter is the approximately 2-kilometre circular route of the Forest Adventure Trail in the Freising Forest, with 23 stations featuring display boards, information and play activities. This lets you choose between different route lengths, walking times and themes when planning your visit.
Culture and orientation in Freising
Freising offers a range of other points of interest for culture enthusiasts. The Cathedral of St Mary on the Domberg has a crypt and the Beast Column. In the historic old town, patrician houses and canons’ residences dating from the Gothic period through to the Baroque cluster around Marienplatz, where the Marian Column, erected in 1674, also stands. The City Museum presents around 350 selected objects and groups of objects relating to Freising’s history. Schafhof is a centre for contemporary art in Upper Bavaria and hosts exhibitions throughout the year featuring works by international and local artists. It also holds the annual Johannismarkt and a Christmas market, where selected artisans present high-quality one-of-a-kind pieces.
The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan is also among the attractions in the wider Freising destination: it is considered the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world and offers brewery tours. The brewery includes a small museum and the adjoining BraustĂĽberl Weihenstephan restaurant. For specific tour dates, it is advisable to check the latest information in advance.
Planning cycling and leisure activities
A cycling map for the district of Freising, presented in 2021, covered the entire local cycle network, the Isar Cycle Route, the Ammer-Amper Cycle Route, which is rated four stars, and around 20 suggested cycling tours. As route details can change, check the latest route information before setting out. The leisure bus connects attractions across the district of Freising and provides an environmentally friendly way to reach cycling routes, hiking trails and spontaneous day trips. As this is a seasonal service, check routes and dates before travelling.
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