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Erding (German pronunciation: [ˈeːɐ̯dɪŋ] ) is a town in Bavaria, Germany, and capital of the rural district of the same name. It had a population of 36,469 in 2019. The original Erdinger Weissbier is a well-known Bavarian specialty. Erding is located around 31 kilometers northeast of central Munich, about a 30-minute drive by car. Regular S-Bahn trains connect to Munich and beyond.

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A Day‑Trip Base for Munich’s Hinterland

Erding’s position just a half‑hour south of Munich’s bustling centre makes it a convenient launchpad for exploring Upper Bavaria’s quieter side. From the town’s S‑Bahn station you can hop onto regional lines that thread through the Hallertau hop‑growing region, the world’s largest contiguous hop garden. A short ride brings you to quaint villages where you can compare the subtle bitterness of home‑brew hops with the smoothness of Erdinger Weißbier. The railway timetable is generous, with services running every 20 minutes during peak times, allowing you to return to Erding for an evening stroll along the Isar‑Mühlbach before heading back to the metropolis.

Beyond the Beer: Local Food Markets

While Erdinger wheat beer dominates the town’s reputation, its weekly farmers’ market offers a broader taste of Bavarian terroir. Every Tuesday and Saturday, the market square fills with stalls selling fresh asparagus, a regional specialty harvested in the surrounding fields, as well as artisanal cheeses from nearby dairies. The market is an ideal spot to sample a hearty Obatzda, a cheese spread that pairs perfectly with a cold lager, and to pick up seasonal fruit preserves for a quiet breakfast at your guesthouse. Visitors often overlook the market’s role as a social hub where locals discuss harvest forecasts and upcoming community festivals.

Cycling the Isar Cycleway

The flat, well‑signed Isar Cycleway runs just west of Erding, providing a 40‑kilometre stretch of traffic‑free riding that links the town to the Danube‑Isar floodplain. Cyclists can follow the gentle river meanders, pausing at historic watermills that have been converted into cafés serving homemade pastries. The route’s low traffic and abundant shade make it suitable for families, while the occasional detour to the nearby Erding Thermal Spa offers a chance to soak in mineral-rich waters after a long ride. The cycleway’s integration with local public transport lets you park your bike in Erding and catch a train back to Munich, a practical option for day‑trippers.

Introduction

For the district, see Erding (district). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: "Erding" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Town in Bavaria, GermanyErding TownThe Schrannenhalle Coat of armsLocation of Erding within Erding district Location of ErdingErding Show map of GermanyErding Show map of BavariaCoordinates: 48°17′N 11°54′E / 48.283°N 11.900°E / 48.283; 11.900CountryGermanyStateBavariaAdmin. regionOberbayern DistrictErding Government • Lord mayor (2020–26) Maximilian Gotz (CSU)Area • Total54.61 km2 (21.09 sq mi)Elevation463 m (1,519 ft)Population (2024-12-31) • Total37,171 • Density680.7/km2 (1,763/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)Postal codes85435Dialling codes08122Vehicle registrationEDWebsitewww.erding.de Erding (German pronunciation: [ˈeːɐ̯dɪŋ] ⓘ) is a town in Bavaria, Germany, and capital of the rural district of the same name. It had a population of 36,469 in 2019. The original Erdinger Weissbier is a well-known Bavarian specialty. Erding is located around 31 kilometers northeast of central Munich, about a 30-minute drive by car. Regular S-Bahn trains connect to Munich and beyond.

History

[edit] Town Hall Evidence of prehistoric hunter/gatherers in the Erding area dates to c. 6000 BC: findings including an axe made of deer antler. Excavations of two dwellings of at least 6.5 metres in length near Altenerding from c. 2500 BC provide the first evidence of permanent agricultural based inhabitants, while some twenty early Bronze Age graveyards from c. 1800 BC have been found in Langenpreising. Erding was founded in 1228–1230, developing as a township on an alternative route from Landshut to Munich. Erding became known as a border town, midway between the two rival cities. During the Thirty Years' War, Erding was taken twice by Swedish troops, who plundered it and set it on fire. In 1945, several Allied air raids on the nearby military airport damaged the city and killed numerous inhabitants.[citation needed] On March 24, 1950 three Douglas DC-3s from Czechoslovakia were simultaneously hijacked. All three planes landed in Erding, West Germany. 26 of 85 passengers stayed in West Germany to escape from Czechoslovakia's Communist regime. In 1972 Erding was connected to Munich's S-Bahn network. In 1992 Munich Airport was opened; the decision to build a major airport on the ecologically sensitive Erdinger Moos [de] had been a source of controversy during the previous decade. The airport has attracted new businesses and additional population to the area.

Economy

[edit] Farm fields surround Erding and large agricultural vehicles are a common sight on local roads. Local crops include corn for animal feed, wheat, sunflowers, carrots, white/red/blue/green cabbages, strawberries, kohlrabi, turnips, and sugar beet. Farm animals are normally kept in stables and are mostly limited to pigs, chickens and cows. Fish farming in privately owned lakes is also practised. Gardening is also practiced in Erding, but is limited by the relatively cool climate. Local companies[edit] Wellness centre Erdinger brewery GLS, General Logistics Systems Therme Erding, wellness centre: with an area of 36 acres, the biggest thermal spa in the world Amadeus Data Processing, data center of the largest Global distribution system (GDS) provider in the worldwide travel and tourism industry.

Notable people

[edit] John Schrank (1876–1943), saloonkeeper, attempted to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt Volker Press (1939–1993), historian Dieter Brenninger (born 1944), footballer Albert Sigl [de] (born 1953), writer, town clerk Ulrike Scharf (born 1967), politician (CSU) Philipp Bönig (born 1980), football player and manager Sebastian Bönig (born 1981), footballer Felix Schütz (born 1987), ice hockey player Sara Nuru (born 1989), fashion model and winner of the fourth season of Germany's Next Top Model