Discover Neufahrn near Freising

Neufahrn near Freising brings together nature, outdoor activities and architectural heritage in a varied townscape. North of Neufahrn, the Mühlseen lakes lie within the “Freisinger Moos and Echinger Gfild” landscape conservation area; the Isar meadows, leisure activities and historic sites offer further highlights.

Nature among the Mühlseen lakes, Isar meadows and Galgenbachweiher pond

The Neufahrn Mühlseen lakes lie north of the town and are part of the “Freisinger Moos and Echinger Gfild” landscape conservation area. A walking and cycling path runs along the lakes from Neufahrn and Massenhausen. The Isar meadows in Neufahrn are ideal for cycling, jogging and walking. The two areas offer different things: a walking and cycling path runs along the Mühlseen lakes, while the Isar meadows also invite visitors to jog and stroll. Galgenbachweiher pond borders the sports and leisure park and is a popular local recreation area.

Leisure and outdoor activities

The sports and leisure park includes a mini-golf course run by TSV Neufahrn and a Kneipp facility with foot-bathing and arm-bathing pools. The same park also has a skydiving facility with a 30-metre-high tower. There is a range of leisure activities here, from mini-golf to the Kneipp facility and skydiving facility.

The “neufun” leisure pool and sauna complex has a swimming pool as well as several saunas and steam baths. Courses include traditional swimming lessons and Aqua Zumba. If you would like to plan a course in advance, it is best to check the current schedule, as course times may change.

Culture in town

Since its renovation and ceremonial opening in September 2023, the listed Mesnerhaus has served as a venue for smaller cultural events. The Old Parish and Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Cross – St. Wilgefortis offers a different glimpse into local history: its Baroque interior features richly gilded altars and elegant stucco work. The church is associated with a pilgrimage that flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries, centred on a miraculous figure of Christ.

Freising: nature, urban history and routes

The Amper Valley offers a distinctive landscape in the Freising destination area. Designated as a landscape conservation area, the Amper Valley in Freising District is home to numerous animal and plant species in need of special protection. These include four of the 16 dragonfly species threatened with extinction in Bavaria. In Freising District, the Amper Valley is used for hiking and cycling.

The city of Freising also has notable cultural landmarks: on the Cathedral Hill, Freising Cathedral features a crypt and the Beast Column. Around Marienplatz, the historic old town includes burgher and canons’ houses dating from the Gothic to the Baroque period; the square is also home to a Marian column dating from 1674. The Freising City Museum presents around 350 selected objects and groups of objects relating to Freising’s history.

For active days in Freising, two routes offer different experiences: the 13.5-kilometre Culture & Nature circular route passes important city sights. The Freising Way of St. James is an approximately 11-kilometre northern-eastern approach to the Munich Way of St. James and begins at Freising Cathedral Hill.

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