Dachau

Dachau is a small city located in the Upper Bavarian region of Germany, about 16 kilometers northwest of Munich. It is historically significant as the site of the Dachau concentration camp and the KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau (Dachau Memorial Site). Visiting Dachau is an important reminder of the atrocities of Nazism, although there is also much to explore and appreciate about the city itself. Other notable landmarks include the Dachauer Schloss (Castle), the Hebertshausen Castle Ruins, St. Georg Church, the historic Tierheim Cemetery, the Memel aqueduct, the Pinakothek art gallery, and Maximilian Park. Dachau is very popular among hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with its green parks and forested hillsides. The central square of the city is home to some quaint shops, cafes, and eateries. Visitors will also discover that Dachau is a cozy city full of colorful buildings and interesting architectural treasures.