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Eichenau

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Eichenau

Eichenau works well as a base: 5 minutes from Olching, 18km from BMW Welt.

Eichenau is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 11,637, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Eichenau sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Eichenau to your route.

About Eichenau

Eichenau (German pronunciation: [ˈaɪçənaʊ]) is a municipality in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck, in Bavaria, Germany. It is 20 km west of Munich (centre). Eichenau was officially named in 1907 as a separate settlement to the community of Alling. Its location is due to the railway station on the line Munich to

Read more Lindau. The settlement grew according to plans made by district commissioner Josef Nibler in Fürstenfeldbruck since 1916. He founded the Baugenossenschaft Eichenau and managed to acquire 60 ha of land for housing projects after the First World War. Most of the population commutes to Munich. The town now has a large sports centre, complete with outdoor beach volleyball courts and tennis courts. Eichenau has two elementary schools ("Grundschule") and one high school ("Mittelschule").

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Where is Eichenau located?

Eichenau is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.1667 latitude, 11.3167 longitude.

What is the population of Eichenau?

Eichenau has a population of approximately 11,637 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
11,637
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.1667, 11.3167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Eichenau

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

BMW Welt

Spectacular delivery and experience center where visitors explore current BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models in a striking double-cone building.

18 km · about 20 min drive

museum

BMW Museum

A futuristic bowl-shaped building tracing BMW's evolution from aircraft engines to iconic automobiles and motorcycles.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Munich

Bavarian aquarium in the Olympic Park showcasing freshwater and marine habitats from local rivers to tropical seas.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Marienplatz & New Town Hall

Munich's central square dominated by the Neo-Gothic New Town Hall whose Glockenspiel chimes daily with jousting knights and dancing coopers.

19 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Deutsches Museum

The world's largest science and technology museum, with hands-on exhibits spanning mining, aviation, and physics.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

English Garden

One of the world's largest urban parks, where Münchners surf the Eisbach wave, sunbathe, and relax at the Chinese Tower beer garden.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Andechs Monastery

A hilltop Benedictine monastery above the Ammersee famous for its potent monk-brewed beer and pilgrimage church.

23 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Motorworld München

A premier automotive lifestyle centre in Munich with classic car dealers, event spaces, and automotive art galleries.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Eichenau

  • 59 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
  • 61 kmKesselberg RoadBavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.
  • 69 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
  • 76 kmGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
  • 77 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
  • 80 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Emmering

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Puchheim

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Alling

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3 km awayPop. 3,286

Olching

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 23,978

Fürstenfeldbruck

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km away

Gröbenzell

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 19,110

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6 km awayPop. 40,916

Maisach

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