Ottobrunn

Ottobrunn is a municipality south of Munich spread across residential neighborhoods with single-family homes and green spaces. The town hosts an aerospace center that forms the backbone of its local economy and development.

The municipality was officially established on April 1, 1955, when it separated from neighboring communities to become independent. This formation reflected the post-war development of southern Bavaria and the region's growing economic importance.

The community center here is named after Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, a German-Italian composer who made his home in the area during the early 20th century. Visitors can sense how the town values this artistic connection through the events held regularly.

The town sits just south of Munich and connects easily to the city through public transportation networks. Regular train services offer quick trips to downtown Munich and other parts of the metropolitan area.

A memorial column called the Ottosäule marks the spot where King Otto of Greece set out on his journey to claim the Greek throne in 1832. This unusual monument connects the small town to a significant moment in European history.

Location: Munich

Elevation above the sea: 557 m

Shares border with: Hohenbrunn, Neubiberg, Putzbrunn, Unterhaching, Taufkirchen

Website: https://ottobrunn.de

GPS coordinates: 48.06484,11.66478

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41