Consider the Landkreis München a vibrant horseshoe. It embraces Munich from the north east and south. This populous district tells tales of ancient roots and modern innovation.
Landkreis München is more than just Munich’s neighbor. It is a realm of its own with a unique history. It is also a dynamic present. Its story is etched in the land. Its people shape its future every day.
In 1803, the Landgericht München emerged. It was responsible for the Munich surrounding areas. The Stadtgericht München was established in 1804. It was responsible for the city. Munich became an independent city in 1809. It had its own police director.
The Isarkreis included the Stadt and Landgericht München. It was renamed Oberbayern in 1838. The Landgericht München was divided in 1831. The new Landgericht Au was created.
The Bezirksämter emerged from these Landgerichte in 1862. This happened when administration and justice were separated. The Landgericht Starnberg was assigned to the Bezirksamt München links der Isar. The Landgericht Wolfratshausen was assigned to the Bezirksamt München rechts der Isar.
Both Bezirksämter were dissolved on January 1 1880. Two new Bezirksämter were established. München I included the district of the Amtsgericht München II. München II covered the districts of the Amtsgerichte Starnberg and Wolfratshausen.
The term Landkreis was introduced in 1939. The Bezirksamt München became the Landkreis München. The Landkreis München grew on July 1 1972. This happened during the territorial reform in Bavaria. Eight municipalities from the dissolved district of Wolfratshausen were added. The municipality of Helfendorf from the dissolved district of Bad Aibling was also added.
The Landkreis München thrives economically. Unterföhring and Ismaning are key media hubs. ProSiebenSat.1 Media and Sky Deutschland are located here.
Garching boasts the largest TUM campus. Neubiberg hosts the Bundeswehr University Munich. Taufkirchen features the aerospace faculty of TU München. Planegg is home to the Martinsried life science campus.
The Landkreis München offers recreational opportunities. Eight themed cycling routes crisscross the area. Numerous beer gardens offer refreshment. Legend says the “Radler” was invented in one of these gardens. The Isar River and northern lakes are easily accessible by bike.
Cultural attractions abound in the Landkreis München. These attractions include the Schleißheim palaces and the Schäftlarn monastery. There are also picturesque churches and nearly 20 museums.
The Landkreis München’s wappen reflects its identity. The Bavarian diamonds represent the Wittelsbach dynasty. Gold and black stand for the city of Munich. The wavy bar symbolizes the Isar River. The coat of arms has been in use since 1957.
The Landkreis München is a blend of tradition and progress. Its location makes it ideal. It is close to Munich and the Alps. This Landkreis offers a high quality of life. It has strong economic opportunities.