Taufkirchen: Local History and Culture

For a trip to Taufkirchen, you can explore several cultural themes: everyday rural history at the Wolfschneiderhof, archaeological heritage at the Celtic House, and Baroque art in the parish church of St. John the Baptist. Other highlights include venues for events and regional cycling and stream-related activities connected to the Hachinger Valley. If you are looking for a hotel in Taufkirchen, these highlights can help you tailor your stay to the topics that interest you most.

Wolfschneiderhof: Rural History

The Wolfschneiderhof is one of Taufkirchen’s oldest buildings. This listed house dates from the early 18th century and has served as a local history center with a rural museum since 1986. The museum focuses on rural domestic life and agricultural equipment, covering everything from everyday life at home to the tools used in farming. Recurring exhibitions also explore archaeology and settlement history in the Hachinger Valley.

Traditional events are regularly held at the Wolfschneiderhof. If you would like a private guided tour, you can arrange one with the local heritage officer. Confirm the arrangement before your visit. The farmstead offers several ways to explore local history: through the museum’s themes, changing exhibitions, events, or a pre-arranged guided tour.

The Celtic House and Archaeological Traces

The Celtic House is a reconstructed example of a type of Celtic house once common in the area. Inside, you will find documentation about archaeological excavations in the Hachinger Valley. Finds associated with the Celtic House include Bell Beaker graves, the cellar of a Roman villa rustica, and the ground plans of Celtic settlement houses. These themes span more than a single period and offer insight into the valley’s different archaeological traces.

Unlike the Wolfschneiderhof, which focuses on everyday rural life, the Celtic House centers on reconstruction and archaeology. Visitors interested in learning about Taufkirchen’s history through specific types of finds and traces of settlements will find a different focus here from the presentation of rural life.

Baroque Art in the Parish Church

The parish church of St. John the Baptist is considered a late Baroque landmark of Taufkirchen. Its Baroque furnishings date from the first half of the 18th century; the church was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1737 and 1738. The ceiling frescoes were painted by Ignatz Schilling. The furnishings, reconstruction, and frescoes each provide a distinct art-historical connection and complement the local history and archaeology themes of the other sites mentioned.

Cultural Events in Taufkirchen

For more than 35 years, the Culture & Congress Center has served as a venue for cultural events and theater. If you would like to plan your trip around a specific program, check the current events before you travel. The Ritter-Hilprand-Hof presents music, theater, art, and cabaret. Individual performances and dates may change, so check in advance for the event that interests you.

The Hachinger Valley: Landscapes and Cycling Tours

The Hachinger Valley Landscape Conservation Area includes land in Taufkirchen and Oberhaching. The cycling tours featured for the Hachinger Valley are approximately 25 to 60 kilometers long. They mostly follow paved, low-traffic side roads as well as forest and field paths. This range can help you gauge the distance you have in mind. Route lengths may be updated; check the latest information and route conditions before setting out.

Audio and Digital Guides

One section of the children’s audio tour along the Hachinger Bach passes through the old village and continues to Taufkirchen. Check whether the audio tour is available before your trip. The Hachinger Bach app offers photos, hiking information, and audio content related to the stream. Here, too, it is advisable to check availability and content before use.

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