Top Attractions in Dachau

Dachau Essentials

Dachau's historic Old Town is defined by its ridge-top location and rich cultural heritage. The center features the Renaissance Dachau Palace, a former Wittelsbach residence renowned for its ornate wooden ceiling, and the surrounding Court Garden. The town's legacy as a major 19th-century artists' colony is preserved in the Gemäldegalerie and the District Museum. Architectural landmarks like the St. Jakob parish church and the repurposed historic water tower complement panoramic views that extend across the Munich plain to the Alps.

Dachau Palace

The Dachau Palace is a former residence of the rulers of Bavaria at Dachau, southern Germany.

Aussicht Schlossplatz Dachau

A panoramic terrace on the palace hill offering views over the Munich gravel plain to the Bavarian Alps on clear days.

Hofgarten Dachau

Renaissance-style court garden featuring a historic orchard, a linden tree walk, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding countryside.

Bezirksmuseum Dachau

Museum showcasing the cultural history and folklore of the region through approximately 2,000 exhibits, including artifacts from the Dachau artists' colony.

Gemäldegalerie Dachau

Art gallery dedicated to the works of the Dachau artists' colony, focusing on landscape paintings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

St. Jakob

Late Renaissance parish church built between 1624 and 1625, featuring a 44-meter-high tower and a sundial on its southern facade.

Friedenskirche

The oldest Evangelical-Lutheran church in the region, established in 1953.

Amtsgericht Dachau

Historic district court building located within the ensemble of Dachau's Old Town.

Dachauer Wasserturm

A former water tower converted into a center for contemporary art and cultural exhibitions.