Taufkirchen

Taufkirchen is a municipality in Munich district in Bavaria, spreading across several square kilometers with residential and commercial areas. The settlement sits at a moderate elevation and combines rural structures with modern infrastructure for its residents.

The place developed from a medieval settlement around the church that gave it its name. In the 20th century, its proximity to Munich transformed it from a farming area into a commuter community.

The name comes from an old church that still marks the center of the place. Despite growing as a residential area for Munich workers, it has kept its village-like character and local identity.

The place lies about 10 kilometers south of Munich and is easily reached by public transport and roads. Visitors find typical facilities of a modern municipality here, including local shops and services.

A major aerospace and defense facility, often associated with a neighboring town, actually sits mostly within this municipality's boundaries. This significant industrial presence shapes the local economy, even though it receives little public attention.

Location: Munich

Elevation above the sea: 563 m

Shares border with: Hohenbrunn, Brunnthal, Ottobrunn, Oberhaching, Unterhaching

Website: http://taufkirchen-mucl.de

GPS coordinates: 48.04600,11.61519

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:59