Discover Erding

In Erding, you can shape your stay in many different ways: explore the water world of the thermal baths, visit museums and discover the town’s history, or take a walk around Kronthaler Weiher. There are also markets and guided tours.

Thermal baths or lake: experience water in different ways

Therme Erding is a bathing paradise covering around 185,000 square metres in the west of Erding. The complex includes VitalTherme with 35 saunas, the Galaxy water slide world with 28 slides, and a wave pool. The water there is 34 degrees Celsius; waves of up to two metres make it possible to surf. This means the thermal baths offer distinct experiences side by side: relaxation in the sauna world, slides and the wave pool. The history of the thermal baths includes the discovery in 1983 of a thermal water spring at a depth of 2,350 metres, with a temperature of 63 degrees Celsius.

Kronthaler Weiher offers a different experience. The bathing lake is in the Erding-Nord recreation area; the lake, playgrounds, sunbathing lawns and park paths cover an area of around 45 hectares. The lake is also a popular destination for walks outside the bathing season. It also serves as a venue for the town triathlon and the Weiher-Feier organised by the water rescue service. If you are planning your visit around an event, it is worth checking the latest dates.

Museums and buildings tell Erding’s story

The Erding Museum has a history spanning around 170 years and is one of Bavaria’s oldest municipal museums. Its permanent exhibition is divided into seven sections, alongside changing special exhibitions. A photo gallery featuring more than 1,400 images is located in the foyer and outdoor area. A wide range of themed tours for children and adults takes place throughout the year, and educational activities are also offered. For families looking to include a cultural activity in their plans, this is a practical option. Check the current guided tour offerings before your visit.

The Franz Xaver Stahl Museum preserves the extensive artistic and written legacy of the painter Johann Georg Schlech. The museum also includes the Biedermeier house with its historic furnishings and Franz Xaver Stahl’s former studio, which has been preserved unchanged. The Erding District Farmhouse Museum offers a different historical focus: it presents rural life and agricultural work in the 19th and early 20th centuries as authentically as possible.

The town’s buildings also invite exploration. Since its extensive renovation in 1986, Frauenkircherl has served as an exhibition and concert venue. St. Johann is a brick building featuring a Christ by Leinberger. If you would prefer to explore with a guide providing historical context, town tours offer insights into Erding’s history, its main sights and the old town; check current availability.

Markets on different dates

Marktschranne takes place at Schrannenplatz on the last Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It offers regional specialities from the immediate surroundings of Erding. Another regular market is held in the entrance building of the Farmhouse Museum every Friday from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. These two markets offer different opportunities to include a market visit in your stay. As market times may change, it is a good idea to check the latest information before visiting.

Town walks, views and trails

Several official routes around the town are intended for holidaymakers and local residents. Hiking trails in Erding range from 5.9 to 15 kilometres in length. There are also themed walks of around one hour through the old town, through different neighbourhoods or in the footsteps of painters. This lets you choose between longer routes and shorter themed walks without treating the two types of route as the same.

A guided tour of the town tower climbs 163 steps to a viewing point 35 metres above the ground. From there, the view stretches across the town and surrounding area as far as Munich; on days with föhn winds, the Alps are also visible. Whether you prefer to walk through the old town, explore a particular theme or take in the view from above, each route offers a different focus.

Plan your stay and accommodation

This helps bring your own day plans into focus without limiting you to just one side of Erding. If you are planning to visit several places in town, Erding’s town bus has eight routes. The all-electric buses connect almost all neighbourhoods with the town centre and key facilities. Routes and timetables may change, so check the latest connections if you plan to use the bus.

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