Schweitenkirchen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

For anyone looking to rent a holiday apartment in Schweitenkirchen, the church in Günterdorf, in the municipality of Schweitenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, is located nearby. It is a good fit for an interest in churches and regional culture.

Culture and History

In the surrounding area of Schweitenkirchen are Scheyern Abbey, St. George's Parish Church in Freising, as well as Schindlberg, Reigersberg, Sauberg and Steinberg. Scheyern Abbey is a specific point of interest for travellers interested in sacred culture.

The wider regional surroundings of Schweitenkirchen also include Calvary Hill.

Landscape

Schweitenkirchen is located in the Hallertau, a hop-growing region.

The municipality includes the St. Magdalena Chapel in Dietersdorf, which was built in 1660.

Schweitenkirchen has a Romanesque church that was extended in 1740 and 1854.

Geographical Location

Schweitenkirchen is located approximately 30 kilometres from both Ingolstadt and Munich.

Traditionally, Schweitenkirchen is believed to have been founded between 550 and 600. A church is recorded there for the year 837; in 972, the settlement was called “Suidmuotochirihun”.

For further orientation: Pfaffenhofen An Der Ilm, Gerolsbach, Scheyern, Manching, Münchsmünster, Wolnzach, Reichertshofen, Baar-Ebenhausen.

For the main travel overview: Pfaffenhofen An Der Ilm.