A town hall in a castle, an adjoining garden and half-day farm experiences give Mauern a range of options for visitors. There is also the starting point of a historic hiking trail and a calendar of events. For planning purposes, a short stroll, a hiking trail and an organised group activity can be considered as different options. The wider destination of Freising also offers distinct nature and culture themes.
HofmarkschloĂź and Castle Garden
Hofmarkschloß Mauern houses the town hall of the Mauern administrative community. The municipality bought the building in 2001, extensively renovated it and converted it into a town hall. This step connects the building’s history with its present-day municipal use.
The castle garden adjoins HofmarkschloĂź and invites visitors to take a short stroll. Those looking to stretch their legs in the village will find a brief outdoor option here. The Historic Hiking Trail begins at Mauerner SchloĂź and offers another starting point for exploring Mauern on foot.
Farm Experiences and Excursion Destinations
The Wieser adventure farm in Enghausen is described as an excursion destination for families. Confirm current activities with the farm. The WIESER adventure farm offers half-day experiences for coach groups, clubs, kindergartens and school classes. These include baking bread in a wood-fired oven. The groups specified and the half-day duration make this a concrete option for a planned group activity. If you are looking for a suitable programme, check availability and booking arrangements directly with the farm.
Events Throughout the Year
The “Mauerner Schlossweihnacht” takes place every year in the castle garden on the Saturday before the first Sunday of Advent. As the date depends on the calendar year, we recommend checking local announcements for the date and programme before your visit. Events in Mauern also include a procession on Shrove Sunday and “Narrisch Mauern”. These provide further ideas for planning a visit, alongside the castle Christmas market.
Nature and Culture in the Wider Destination of Freising
In the wider destination of Freising, the Ampertal offers a distinct focus on nature. It is designated a landscape conservation area and is home to numerous animal and plant species in particular need of protection. These include four of the 16 dragonfly species in Bavaria that are threatened with extinction. At the same time, the Ampertal is used as a local recreation area for hiking and cycling in the district of Freising. Conservation status, biodiversity and recreational use come together here, forming a different thematic focus from Mauern’s castle history and farm experiences.
The cultural themes in the wider destination of Freising also range from architecture to contemporary art. Freising Cathedral on the Domberg has a crypt and the Beast Column. The historic old town around Marienplatz includes burghers’ and canons’ houses dating from the Gothic period to the Baroque; it is also home to a Marian column dating from 1674. The Freising City Museum presents around 350 selected objects and groups of objects relating to Freising’s history. The Schafhof is a centre for contemporary art in Upper Bavaria and displays works by international and local artists throughout the year. The Johannismarkt and an Advent market are also held there annually, where selected artisans present high-quality one-of-a-kind pieces.
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