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Oberhaching-Deisenhofen Oberhaching looks back on a history that extends far beyond today’s municipality. The Hachinger Valley has been inhabited since the Neolithic period; traces of Celtic settlements, the Roman road, and Bavarian burial mounds still bear witness to the area’s early importance. The district of Deisenhofen, whose name derives from the farms of a man named Tiso, was first documented around 1080. A new chapter in its development began with the construction of the railway line from Munich to Rosenheim and Deisenhofen’s connection to the rail network in 1857. This brought Deisenhofen closer to Munich and increasingly established it as a residential and recreational destination. This development has shaped the character of the town to this day. Oberhaching has retained its established community structure and has deliberately pursued moderate, carefully considered development. Rather than urban densification, the town is characterised by low-density residential areas, detached and semi-detached houses, smaller apartment buildings, and generous green spaces. It is precisely this combination of a village-like character and proximity to the state capital that makes Oberhaching a sought-after residential location in the southern Munich metropolitan area. Living in Deisenhofen combines a green, tranquil setting with short distances. The nearby Gleißental valley, with its forests and open landscapes, provides an attractive local recreational area right on the doorstep, ideal for walks and cycling. At the same time, Deisenhofen railway station is only a few minutes away. The rail connection provides a direct and convenient link to Munich and the surrounding areas to the south. By car, the location is also very well connected to Munich and the wider road network via the A995 motorway. Over the years, a diverse range of amenities has developed around the centre of Deisenhofen. Local shops, bakeries, restaurants, doctors and pharmacies are available within the town, as are kindergartens and schools. Numerous sports and leisure facilities, as well as cultural institutions, complement the offering. The redesigned town centre and the area around the railway station form an important focal point for everyday life. Deisenhofen is also currently undergoing an interesting phase of development. The listed railway station building, dating from 1875, has been extensively renovated and reopened in spring 2026 as a new meeting place featuring a restaurant, beer garden and event facilities. This restores a historic landmark to the centre of Deisenhofen that has been closely connected with the town’s development for more than 150 years. Another major transformation is currently taking place with the Deisenhofen School Campus on the approximately 59,000 m² site between the railway station and St. Bartholomew’s Church. A secondary school and a technical upper secondary school are being built there, together with a canteen, sports hall and outdoor facilities. The secondary school is scheduled to open for the 2027/28 academic year, followed by the technical upper secondary school in 2028/29. The campus is scheduled for full completion in 2028. This will further strengthen Deisenhofen’s importance not only as a residential location but also as an educational centre for the southern district of Munich.