The best traffic-free bike rides in Zengermoos

The rust-brown mock-up at Munich Airport is one of the most modern fire simulation facilities in Germany. Computer-controlled technology offers entirely new possibilities: For example, the effects of various extinguishing agents can be demonstrated without actually using foams or powders. The mock-up's dimensions are also impressive: It is 44 meters long, 35 meters wide, and 12 meters high. Its fuselage is modeled after a Boeing 747. An additional engine is installed on the tail. This allows firefighters to train for firefighting on aircraft with different engine configurations or on the auxiliary power unit (APU).

A quick climb up and a quick view. It was a nice turning point.

beautiful bike ride along the Isar (lots of shade)

There's a lovely beer garden nearby in Garching (a real highlight). The beer garden is called "Mühlenpark"

The Birkeneck Youth Welfare Center is a place where young people find a solid foundation for their future. Our mission is to offer them support so they can fully realize their potential. We see ourselves as a dedicated team that, with heart and expertise, lays the foundation for a successful future in difficult times. The History of Birkeneck The Birkeneck Youth Welfare Center was founded in 1925 by the Sacred Heart Missionaries, driven by the vision of giving young people in need a new perspective. In a time of great social upheaval, a place was created where children and young people could find protection, education, and support – regardless of their background or life story. In the decades following its founding, Birkeneck continued to develop: residential care groups, training centers, workshops, and educational programs tailored to the individual needs of the young people were established. Especially in the post-war period, Birkeneck served as an important anchor for many young people burdened by war, flight, or family hardship. In 2000, the youth welfare organization was converted into a non-profit limited liability company (GmbH) to place the organization on a broader, more professional footing. The Sacred Heart Missionaries maintained their ideological ties but handed over operational management to a dedicated team of educators, social workers, and administrators. Today, Birkeneck is a modern youth welfare facility offering a wide range of services: from clearing centers for unaccompanied minor refugees and social therapy groups to supported living and vocational training. Around 110 young people are currently receiving full-time and part-time residential care. In 2021, the youth welfare organization was converted into a foundation—the "Youth Welfare Foundation of the Sacred Heart Missionaries"—to ensure its long-term survival and continue its work in the spirit of its founders.

What is Bayern?

The chapel is the result of a private initiative and is intended to serve as a place of rest and reflection. On display are five tapestries by the Aachen artist Mila Wiertz-Getz, depicting the Stations of the Cross. Created in the 1960s, these tapestries hung for over 30 years in the Benedictine Abbey of Tholey in Saarland. Through personal connections between a family from Dietersheim and the now-deceased artist, the works came to Dietersheim, where they were made accessible to the public through the chapel project. Opening hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

By artist Harry S. The sculpture is intended to commemorate the Erding legend. After the construction of the nave, the people of Erding ran out of money, preventing the church tower from being erected. They attempted to push the town tower over to the church. Today, the town tower on Schrannenplatz, next to St. Johann's Church, still serves as a bell tower. The sculpture is connected to a fountain; the arch of water is intended to represent a gate, indicating that Erding was entered through a city gate. The sculpture group was inaugurated in 2013. There is also a second interpretation: the three figures—father, mother, and child—are trying to move the immovable water. Symbolizing "tackling the impossible."