Aying can be explored in several ways: through its sacred architecture, brewing culture and cycling along a historic route. St. Andreas parish church combines a Baroque building with a Renaissance pulpit; the Ayinger private brewery offers bookable public tours of the production process. S-Bahn line S5 and the Via Julia are also useful for planning. Nature is another feature at the municipal level: part of the Kupferbachtal lies within the municipality of Aying.
Church and Local History Museum
St. Andreas parish church is a Baroque church dating from 1655 and has a Renaissance pulpit. Baroque and Renaissance refer to different stylistic periods, so the building brings together two architectural influences. The year it was built and its pulpit are therefore useful points of reference when learning about the church.
The Ayinger local history museum is housed in the Heimathaus Sixthof. Its collection ranges from household furnishings—furniture, kitchen utensils, garments, trousseau items and wall decorations—to tools and everyday objects used for stable and field work. The museum is currently closed to visitors for fire-safety reasons.
Brewing Culture in Aying
The Ayinger private brewery offers bookable public brewery tours in Aying. During a tour, the brewing process is explained from raw ingredients to finished product. Beer specialties are sampled fresh from the storage tank, followed by time spent in the Schalander. The tour thus combines an explanation of the production process with a tasting and time afterwards at the brewery. Beer has been brewed in Aying for 140 years; today, Ayinger beer is among the most award-winning beers in Europe. If you are planning a tour, arrange a date with the brewery. Details may vary.
Cycling Route and Natural History
From Aying, you can cycle along the Via Julia, a Roman military road. For cyclists, the route combines physical activity with a historic connection. Another way to explore the municipality is the Kupferbachtal: part of the valley lies within Aying’s municipal boundaries. Its moor formed at the end of the last Ice Age and provides a habitat for rare and endangered plants and animals. While the Via Julia connects a historical setting with cycling, the moor draws attention to natural history and habitat.
Getting There and Planning Your Accommodation
S-Bahn line S5 connects DĂĽrrnhaar, Aying, PeiĂź and GroĂźhelfendorf with the city. Aying is therefore part of a connection that also includes the other locations mentioned. Check current services for your travel date before planning your itinerary. Choose your base according to your planned activities and take the connection into account. This keeps your accommodation plans linked to the aims of your stay without prescribing a fixed order.
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