Hotel near the Flugwerft Schleissheim
From our hotel it is about a 25-minute walk through the palace park to the Flugwerft.
Book a roomHow to get to the Flugwerft
The Flugwerft is a branch of the Deutsches Museum in Munich. The walk is the nicest way to get there.
On foot through the palace park25 min from us
The path leads through the park and takes about 25 minutes.
By bicycle
We hire out bicycles with and without electric assistance. Pleasant walking and cycle paths run right past our hotel.
2Cycle tour: Unterschleißheim, Dachau, Oberschleißheim
4Cycle tour: Munich LoopCycle routes around our hotelBy S-Bahn and bus
The S1 stops at Oberschleißheim. From there buses 292 (daily) and 295 (Monday to Friday) run to the Mittenheimer Straße stop.
By car
There is parking at the Flugwerft. For your satnav: Ferdinand-Schulz-Allee.
From 1912 to the Eurofighter
The Flugwerft stands on one of the first airfields in Bavaria. It is still in operation today.
Biplane “Otto” at Schleissheim, historic photo
Around 1912
An airfield is born
The core of the museum building dates from this time. One of the first airfields in Bavaria is created here.
1980s
The first branch museum
The Flugwerft is founded as the first branch of the Deutsches Museum. The aim is to save the historic airfield buildings from demolition.
Today
About 70 aircraft
They document a century of civil and military aviation history. Engines, jet engines and models are on show too. In the glass workshop you can see how aircraft are restored.
From the Lilienthal glider to the Eurofighter
The collection runs from the first flying attempts to the present day.
Photo: Valder137, CC BY 2.0Lilienthal glider
One of the first attempts by humans to conquer the sky.
Photo: Vestman from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0Eurofighter
A modern machine next to the early aircraft.
Photo: AHert, CC BY-SA 3.0The airfield buildings
Saved from demolition and now the museum.
Photo: Nimbus227, CC BY-SA 4.0Engines, jet engines and a glass workshop
Besides the aircraft, the Flugwerft shows engines, jet engines and models. They make the technical development of aviation visible.
In the glass workshop you can see how aircraft are restored. A real highlight for anyone who likes technology.
More aircraft in the collection
Civil and military aircraft are on show.
Photo: Vestman from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0Dornier Do 31
Photo: Vestman from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0Saab Draken and Starfighter
Photo: Nick-D, CC BY-SA 4.0Cockpit of a Tornado
Our tip
Combine the Flugwerft with a walk through the park: you reach Lustheim Palace from us in 3 minutes, the Flugwerft in about 25.
Your Kurfürst team
More nearby
Everything else is within walking or cycling distance of our hotel.
Three Baroque palaces
Lustheim Palace in 3 minutes, the New and the Old Palace in about 20 minutes on foot.
Bicycle hire
Bicycles are available from us with and without electric assistance. A packed lunch is available on request.
Included in the room rate
After the Flugwerft a lot is already paid for at our hotel. Parking, the swimming pool and breakfast cost you nothing extra.
Parking
Hotel and underground car park
Wi-Fi
free throughout our hotel
Breakfast buffet
when booking direct
Free drink
Minibar, when booking direct
Swimming pool
daily 06:30 to 22:00
Sauna
on request until 22:00
Fitness room
daily 06:30 to 22:00
Cycle routes from our door
We are a certified Bett+Bike hotel and have put together day cycle tours for you.
You can hire e-bikes and standard bicycles from us: mention it when you book or ask at reception.
See all cycle tours
1Palaces and Olympic sites
40.1 km · 3:15 hrs
3Munich Lifestyle
21.7 km · 1:30 hrs
5Allianz Arena
15.1 km · 45 min
Questions about the Flugwerft
How far is it from us to the Flugwerft Schleissheim?
From our hotel it is about a 25-minute walk through the palace park.
What is there to see at the Flugwerft?
About 70 aircraft document a century of civil and military aviation history, from the Lilienthal glider to the Eurofighter. There are also engines, jet engines and models, and a glass workshop where you can watch aircraft being restored.
How do I get to the Flugwerft without a car?
On foot through the palace park. By public transport take the S1 to Oberschleißheim and then bus 292 or 295 to Mittenheimer Straße.
Can I hire a bicycle at our hotel?
Yes, we hire out bicycles with and without electric assistance.
Can I visit the Flugwerft and the palaces in one day?
Yes, you can reach both on foot. Lustheim Palace takes 3 minutes, Schleissheim Palace about 20 minutes and the Flugwerft about 25 minutes.
Does parking at our hotel cost anything?
No, parking at our hotel and in the underground car park is free. You can charge electric cars in the underground car park.
Where do I park at the Flugwerft?
There is parking there. The address for your satnav is Ferdinand-Schulz-Allee.
What are the opening times and admission prices of the Flugwerft?
Current opening times, admission prices and special events are on the official website of the Flugwerft Schleissheim.
