Bergkirchen: Baroque, Art and Movement

The parish church of St. John the Baptist was rebuilt between 1731 and 1734: Johann Michael Fischer designed it as a Baroque basilica on the foundations of two predecessor churches. Its construction period, architect and older foundations come together in a single building. For anyone interested in church architecture, Bergkirchen offers a tangible starting point for a cultural visit.

In front of the town hall, the bronze sculpture “Girl with a Book” stands on a stone bench. It provides a different accent from the church: instead of a historic building, you encounter a single work of art in a public space. The annual cultural program also covers more than one subject. It has been put together since 2003 and includes theater, concerts and art exhibitions. The individual events vary from year to year; check the relevant event dates when planning a specific visit.

Riverside Trail and a Ski Slope Dependent on Snow Conditions

The approximately 2.5-kilometer-long “Lifeline Maisach” trail runs along the Maisach between Bergkirchen and Günding. Within the wider travel destination of Dachau, it is accessible to people with disabilities from either Bergkirchen or Günding. The course of the river and the approximate length provide a concrete reference for anyone looking to include a walk in their plans.

Monte Kienader, between Günding and Bergkirchen, offers a very different kind of activity. It has two button lifts and a separate children’s lift on its own slope, where small children can learn to ski. Operations depend on snow conditions; check the current operating status before visiting. This means a riverside trail and a winter sports offering are available as different options, without requiring you to plan the same kind of outing.

More to Discover in the Wider Travel Destination of Dachau

Beyond Bergkirchen, the wider travel destination of Dachau offers further distinctive nature and culture experiences. Karlsfelder See lies directly beside the built-up area of northern Karlsfeld, covers 58.2 hectares and is located in the district of Dachau. It is used year-round for walking, jogging, cycling and relaxation. In the Amper floodplains, with patience and a little luck, you can spot feeding traces left by the beaver, which has returned to the area—a nature-watching experience where taking your time is part of the point.

Dachau also offers a range of cultural attractions. The historic old town is protected as an ensemble and invites visitors to stroll and linger. Wittelsbach Palace was once a popular summer residence of the Wittelsbach family; on the way up, the view opens out across the Munich gravel plain, the state capital of Munich and as far as the Alps. Regular guided tours are held at the palace, with current dates announced as they become available. Check the dates if you are planning a visit.

For a museum visit, you can choose between different subjects: the Dachau District Museum displays exhibits on the cultural history of the town and district across three floors, including settlement patterns, crafts, everyday life and popular religious culture. By contrast, the permanent collection of the Dachau Picture Gallery focuses on landscape and genre paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Architecture and outdoor art take center stage at Petersberg near Erdweg, where a preserved Romanesque basilica dating from 1104 is located. The 200-meter-long sculpture trail leads through Petersberg Forest and connects eight stops featuring a total of ten works of art. This extends the region’s cultural perspective from Bergkirchen’s Baroque basilica to a place of worship and art with a very different character.

Discover more destinations: Günding, Hilgertshausen-Tandern, Sulzemoos, Röhrmoos, Hebertshausen, Petershausen, Dachau, Haimhausen.

Go to the wider travel overview: Dachau.