Oberhaching offers several different starting points for an exploratory trip: a preserved farmhouse in Deisenhofen, digital ways to discover local history, a cycling route and the Furth natural swimming pool. There is also a protected landscape and a recurring event on the calendar. Which of these aspects you choose to focus on will give your stay its own theme.
The Wagnerhaus and its history
The Wagnerhaus, also known by the farm name “Zum Wagnerhanns,” is the last preserved farmhouse in Oberhaching. It stands at Hubertusplatz in Deisenhofen and was built in the 18th century. As a single-ridge farmstead, it is a type of building typical of the Upper Bavarian Alpine foothills. The gently pitched gabled roof is part of its characteristic design, as is the arrangement of the living quarters, stable and barn under one roof. This single building shows how residential and agricultural uses were combined in this type of structure.
The Wagnerhaus support association guides visitors through the house’s historic rooms and regularly organizes cultural events and themed evenings. Guided tours and the events program offer different ways to explore this historic site. The tower of St. Stephen’s Parish Church is also part of Oberhaching’s landscape and is considered a landmark of the municipality.
Discover local history digitally
Two digital offerings provide different ways to explore historical topics. The free OHA app offers self-guided tours through the history of the municipality of Oberhaching. The augmented reality app “Oberhaching Time Travel” overlays historical views on the camera image of a smartphone or tablet at the relevant locations: the digital images relate to buildings, squares and streets. While the OHA app offers a tour through the municipality’s history, Time Travel focuses on comparing historical views with the places as they are today. Both formats put history center stage, but in different ways.
Landscape and cycling route
The Hachinger Valley is designated as a landscape conservation area within the municipalities of Oberhaching and Taufkirchen. GleiĂźental and its continuation, the Hachinger Bach Valley, offer a geological perspective: together they form a landscape depression about 25 meters deep, created by meltwater flowing from the Isar Glacier. Alongside local history, the landscape and how it formed are also themes to explore during a stay.
The main cycling route runs from Sauerlach via Deisenhofen to Geiselgasteig. It is almost flat, largely free of crossings and usable year-round. The route passes through Deisenhofen Forest to Deisenhofen S-Bahn station and continues to the Munich city limits.
Natural swimming pool and mobility
The Furth natural swimming pool has a 50-meter swimming pool, a non-swimmer pool, a diving area with a diving rock, a water trampoline and a water slide. It is fed by spring water, uses no chemical additives and treats the water entirely through biological processes. The pool is therefore a distinct focus alongside the historical and landscape-related themes.
A mobility hub has been in operation at Deisenhofen station since 2023. It connects buses, trains, cycling and car-sharing services, making it easier to switch from a car. This provides a specific transport hub to use when planning your trip; you can check timetables and connections to suit your visit. The Stephaniritt in Deisenhofen is an annual event held on December 26. It includes a procession with horses around St. Stephen’s Church, followed by a blessing of the horses.
If you are looking for a hotel in Oberhaching, you can choose the focus of your stay to suit your interests: local history, cycling, the landscape or the natural swimming pool each offer a different perspective on the area.
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