Dachau Things to Do Tips by Leipzig

Concentration Camp

I was in Dachau during my military service. We were brought here with the intension to show us what wrong power can do and that we shouldn't obey orders against the Grundgesetz (German Constitution).

The camp was erected in 1933 to arrest political prisoners, particularly communists. Later also Jews, Gypsy, homeless people, homosexuals and others were arrested here.
Of the more than 200,000 prisoners who passed through the concentration camp until 1945, 32 000 died officially. However, the actual number of victims is much higher.

Today the camp is a museum. Open daily from 9am to 5pm (Monday closed). Admission is free.

Ziegler Brewery

Zieglerbraeu (Ziegler Brewery) is an restaurant right next to the town hall. It was first mentioned in the beginning of the 17th century and is the oldest brewery in town. Today's facade was added in the late 18th century.
Still today the house is owned by the Ziegler family and you can get here the house-own Beer

Water Tower

The Water Tower was built in 1910 near the castle and supplied the town with water from until 1969. It was recently restored and is today used as exhibition hall.

More info http://www.dachauerwasserturm.de/

Town Hall

The town hall is located just opposite of the Church St. Jakob. It was built in 1486 and pulled down almost five hundred years later. In 1934 architects rebuilt the town hall with the facade in the style it had in the early 17th century. Fifty years later it was enlarged by a modern part. The building received an award by the Association of German Architects.

Castle Garden

Okay, I must admit that this photo does not show a beautiful castle garden. I was here in March and only a few snowdrop flowers were blossoming.

From the castle garden you have a breathtaking panoramic view towards Munich. It was too misty to see the city during my stay here.

Dachau Castle

Dachau Castle was built between 1546-1573 on the ruins of the old 14th-century fortress. It was built in Renaissance style near the centre of Dachau on an 500 meter high hill. From here you have an excellent view over the town and can see Munich on a clear and sunny day.

Church of St. Jakob

The interior was designed by the Royal builder Friedrich Sustris. You find several figures on the pillars and a golden altar.
On the southern side of the church is a beautiful sun dial. It was painted in 18th century and shows time, the day and the month as well as the zodiac.

The church can be visited daily except during mass.

Church of St. Jakob

The parish church of St. Jakob marks the centre of the Altstadt (old centre) of Dachau. It was erected in 1624 in Late Renaissance style. The tower was added later (1676) and has a height of 44 meters and has a typical onion-like spire.