Located in beautiful Bavaria, this city is often overlooked for more medieval towns and natural attractions in the region. But Erding has its fair share of attractions. From the world’s largest wheat beer brewery to one of the largest spa and water parks in Europe, this city is illuminated by the peaks of the Alps. In addition, the charm of a small town is only 10 minutes from Munich Airport. Discover the best of Erding, Germany.
Beer in Erding
To wash off all the white breakfast sausage and tasty Hendl, you need a good beer. Erdinger Weissbier is a wheat beer and another Bavarian specialty that you will inevitably enjoy. This beer has been brewed by Erdinger Weißbräu , the world’s largest wheat beer brewery, since 1886. Today, they produce around 1.8 million hectoliters a year and export to almost 100 countries.
If you get tired of this perfect summer drink, the brewery also distributes a Dunkel (dark brown), Kristallklar ( crystal clear filtered Weißbier ), non-alcoholic and more.
Obviously, this beloved beer isn’t hard to find, but the best spot is straight from the source in the newly reopened brewery. At Brewery Erdinger (Franz-Brombach-Straße 1) visitors can inspect every step of the process, from brewing to bottling and distribution. Tickets cost 15 euros and the tour runs from Tuesday to Friday at 10:00, 14:00 and 18:00 and on Saturdays at 10:00 and 14:00 in German, English and Italian.
If that location is too popular for a beer or a bite to eat, Brauerei Gasthof “zur Post” (Friedrich-Fischer-Straße 6) and Zum Erdinger Weißbräu (Lange Zeile 1-3) are nearby and offer a traditional touch.
The city’s Herbfest (Autumn Beer Festival) takes place for 10 days in late August. It is the third largest beer festival in Upper Bavaria and includes noisy breweries and the necessary games for amusement parks. Even better, a Festbier Mass costs around € 7 (a steal considering the price of over € 10 at Munich’s Oktoberfest).
Spa and water park in Erding
The impressive Thermenwelt Erding and Galaxy Waterslide Park make up one of the best places for relaxation and recreation in Europe. It’s a mix of exotic lounges, whirlpools, the world’s largest sauna complex, and more than 16 thrilling slides. In the summer, the three roofs open so that bathers can experience the best of natural and man-made adventure.
Historical Attractions in Erding
It’s not all beers and baths in Erding, it has several must-see historical sites.
The Erding Museum (Prielmayerstraße 1) covers the bottom of the city from its foundation in 1856, making it one of the oldest museums in the city. Tickets cost only € 3.
Schöner Turm (Landshuter Straße 11) predates the city, as it was built in 1408. It is the last section of the city wall and a magnificent display of Gothic architecture. Like much of the city, it was damaged in the Thirty Years War, but beautifully rebuilt.
Schloss Aufhausen (Schloßallee 28) is a noble palace that has expanded over the centuries. The site is currently available to explore the grounds and for private events.
Near cities
- Munich: The Bavarian capital and one of the largest cities in the country can be reached by suburban train easily and cheaply.
- Freising – A small university town 20 minutes from Erding features a cathedral, the Weihenstephaner Brewery (the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world), and a young crowd.
Transport to Erding
Erding is about 45 kilometers northeast of central Munich.
Por S-Bahn
The city can be reached from Munich by S-Bahn via the S2. Trains run every 20 minutes and the journey takes about 50 minutes.
By train
There are two train stations: Erding (city center) and Altenerding (south of the city, near the spa).
By car
The city is well connected to the motorway and is about a 40-minute drive from Munich.
Coming from the north, east and north-west, use the A 92 motorway and take exit 9 ‘Erding’ and follow the airport ring road south until you reach Erding.
Arriving from Munich, the south and the south-east, take the A 94 motorway and leave the motorway at exit 9b “Markt Schwaben” and follow the airport ring road in a northerly direction until you reach Erding.
By plane
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (better known as Flughafen München) is closer to Erding than Munich. It is located 10 km (6 miles) north of the city and is the second busiest in Germany, after Frankfurt.
To get to the city from the airport, bus 512 leaves every 40 minutes and takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the city center. By car or taxi, it takes 10 minutes.
