Haar lies directly on the eastern outskirts of Munich. The town brings together several cultural themes: Romanesque church architecture, Danube Swabian history and public art. St. Nicholas Church is the oldest church in Haar. The Haus der Donauschwaben cultural center preserves Danube Swabian heritage as part of German and European migration history.
Romanesque architecture at St. Nicholas Church
St. Nicholas Church has the form of a simple Romanesque country church. It is single-naved and has a semicircular apse. “Single-naved” describes a church interior with one main nave; the apse forms the semicircular end. Blind arcades—a decorative arrangement of arches on the wall—have been preserved on the south exterior. There is also a round-arched apse window. Inside the church is a wooden relief depicting St. Nicholas, dated to around 1520. At St. Nicholas Church, the overall form, preserved exterior features and a dated work of art thus come together.
Danube Swabian heritage at the cultural center
The Haus der Donauschwaben cultural center preserves Danube Swabian heritage in the context of German and European migration history. Its library contains more than 5,000 books and periodicals. A museum featuring historical folk objects and a collection of Danube Swabian traditional costumes is also in development. Written materials and material culture offer two different ways to explore the subject; the connection to migration also places it within a broader historical context.
Tours are available by appointment in German and English, including outside official opening hours. Events and projects at the cultural center offer an introduction to Danube Swabian culture; the program may change.
The Haar Cultural Association was founded in 1997 to promote culture and education through concerts, theater, film screenings, readings, lectures, cultural trips and art exhibitions. Its original founding purpose is broader than the cultural center’s clearly defined focus on Danube Swabian culture.
Public art and getting around
Haar is also known for its diverse public art. This includes bridges, fountains, sculptures, clocks, wind chimes and a large bronze anthill. Art around the town thus complements the themes of the church and cultural center with examples in public spaces.
The area around Haar offers shopping and dining, theater, a cinema, a sports and leisure park, and swimming pools. It therefore includes both everyday amenities and other cultural and leisure options.
Haar station offers bus services and an S-Bahn connection. Step-free access to the S-Bahn is available there. Transport services and timetables may change, so check current connections before you travel. The station is served by two park-and-ride car parks with a total of 241 spaces; capacity may change. If you are arriving by car, it is therefore advisable to check the current parking situation.
Discover more destinations: Putzbrunn, Hohenbrunn, Straßlach-Dingharting, Taufkirchen, Unterföhring, Ismaning, Oberhaching, Unterschleißheim.
Go to the main travel overview: Munich.
