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Town in Bavaria, Germany
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Erding is a city of 36,000 people (2018) in Upper Bavaria, Germany. Although the city is home to the world's biggest brewery for wheat beers, Europe's biggest spa, and Munich Airport is only 10 min away, the city has kept most of its small town charm and historical center.
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Erdinger Weißbräu
A special point of interest for every beer aficionado is to visit the world's biggest wheat beer (Bavarian: Weißbier) brewery Erdinger Weißbräu. You can experience the brewing process with a little historical introduction to brewing and the brewery, the actual tour through the brewing facilities, the bottling plant, and the huge warehouse. After the tour you can try as many pretzels, white sausages, and as much Erdinger beer you like (included in the tour price). The tours are often completely booked during German holiday weeks, so try to book beforehand.
The museum focuses on the history of the city of Erding. It was founded in 1856, which makes it one of the oldest city museums. The museum is subdivided in a section for prehistoric times, Middle Ages, the time of the German Reich, and modern history after 1950.
The Schöner Turm (Beautiful Tower) marks the eastern end of the historic city center. It was built around 1408 in late Gothic style and is the last vivble part of the historic city wall. Like the rest of the town it was severely damaged in the Thirty Years' War, but rebuilt afterwards.
Sauna & Spa Erding
To relax in Europe's largest sauna & spa area is almost a must for every visitor to the region. The 16 water slides keep the kids occupied while the parents are relaxing in the (mandatory nude) sauna & spa area.
Erdinger Herbsfest
The Erdinger Autumn Beer Festival is the third biggest beer festival in Upper Bavaria. It has 2 large beer halls and an amusement park. It takes place every year at the end of August or beginning of September.
International
The Dostojewskij is a cozy restaurant at the northern end of Lange Zeile. The place is most popular for its opulent breakfast.
Bavarian
The plain interior of this restaurant in a historic building hasn't such a cozy feel as the "Erdinger Weißbräu" just around the corner, but is less overcrowded and loud. The restaurant focuses on traditional Bavarian dishes, with Oxenbackerl (cheek of the ox in red wine sauce) as the speciality of the house.
Indian
Fans of Indian cuisine will get their money's worth here. Unimpressive from the outside, the interior of the restaurant is that of a typical Indian restaurant in Europe. The service personnel is fast and attentive, and tries to meet all the guests' wishes.
Bavarian
This restaurant is one of the best regarding traditional Bavarian dishes in Erding. In a cosy and private atmosphere, big portions of high quality food are served for a fair price. No credit cards accepted.
Bavarian
Typical Bavarian food in a rustic atmosphere. The menu is focused around local dishes, which are neatly arranged. Besides your standard juices and lemonades, the local Erdinger beer is served in this restaurant (the restaurant is in fact owned by the Erdinger brewing company). Reservations are recommended, as on weekend, evenings, and in summer the place fills up very quickly.
This small airport and trade fair hotel with only 4 apartments is in the centre of town, close to restaurants and sights. Free parking is available. As the hotel has no staffed reception, automated check-in is available 24/7. The rooms are spacious and modern and free wifi is available.
By train
The city has two stations: Erding, close to the city centre, and Altenerding in the south of the city, not far from the spa.
By bus
Erding can be reached by bus from most surrounding cities and towns, like Freising, Moosburg, and Markt Schwaben, and Munich Airport (Bus 512) within Munich's public transport system.
By car
Erding is very well connected to the rest of Germany by the autobahn network.
Given the small size of the city, Erding is easily navigable on foot. The bike is also very popular among locals. Another viable option are the city buses.
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