Dachau

Dachau is an administrative district northwest of Munich in Upper Bavaria, comprising 17 municipalities across approximately 579 square kilometers. The area combines diverse landscapes with rural regions and suburban settlements.

The district was established on July 1, 1862, integrating multiple rural communities and towns under centralized regional administration. This reorganization shaped the area's development for over a century and a half.

Locals maintain traditions through annual festivals and regional customs that shape the community calendar. Traditional Bavarian architecture visible in town centers reflects these cultural connections to the region's heritage.

The area is managed through a network of municipal offices coordinated by the district administration in Dachau city. Visitors will find good regional rail connections linking the various communities throughout the district.

The area sits at an elevation of around 506 meters (1,660 feet), combining agricultural lands, forested areas, and residential zones in a balanced mix. This combination of different land types makes the district a model for how rural and urban uses can coexist.

Location: Upper Bavaria

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Dachau

Elevation above the sea: 506 m

Shares border with: Pfaffenhofen, Freising, Munich, Fürstenfeldbruck, Aichach-Friedberg

Website: http://landkreis-dachau.de

GPS coordinates: 48.25000,11.42000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:24