Freising Cathedral Hill
The Domberg lies about 20 km north-east of us as the crow flies, and the S1 connects Oberschleißheim with Freising.
Book a roomWhere Bavaria’s diocese began
On Freising Cathedral Hill, high above the Isar, the first church of St Mary of today’s diocese already stood around 715. In 739 Boniface raised it to a bishop’s church. Around 860 Bishop Anno built a three-aisled cathedral, which was renewed after a fire in 903.
Today’s cathedral, a five-aisled building with a twin-tower façade, is of Romanesque origin. Construction of the new building began in 1159. From outside it looks plain; inside it is worth a look.
From a small church of St Mary to the Romanesque cathedral
715
The first church
The first church of St Mary of today’s diocese already stands on the Domberg.
739
Bishop’s church
Boniface establishes it as a bishop’s church.
1159
Today’s cathedral
Construction of the new building begins. It is a five-aisled building with a twin-tower façade, 78 m long, of Romanesque origin and plain from the outside.
How to get there from us
All routes begin at our hotel in Oberschleißheim.
By bicycle
The Isar cycle path leads to Freising. By bike the trip is a longer day tour, with a straight-line distance of about 20 km.
Cycle routes around our hotelBy bus and train
The S1 connects Oberschleißheim with Freising. The MVV timetable shows the journey time.
By car
Park with us for free. Parking in Freising’s old town is limited.
A day out by S1
The S1 takes you from Oberschleißheim to Freising. The walk from the station up to the Domberg is part of the visit. If you have more time, you can combine Freising with a bike tour on the Isar cycle path.
More destinations
These destinations are nearby or easy to combine.
Isar Cycle Path
7 km away. The cycle path follows the Isar from the Alps to the Danube, about 7 km from Oberschleißheim.
Garching Heath
approx. 7.0 km as the crow flies. Nature reserve with more than 200 plant species, including pasqueflowers.
Dachau Palace
approx. 11 km as the crow flies. Renaissance palace of the Wittelsbachs on Dachau’s Schlossberg.
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
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3Munich Lifestyle
21.7 km · 1:30 hrs
5Allianz Arena
15.1 km · 45 min
Questions about this trip
How do I get from us to Freising?
By S1, which connects Oberschleißheim with Freising.
How old is the cathedral?
Today’s cathedral was built from 1159. A church of St Mary already stood on the same spot around 715.
How big is the cathedral?
It is 78 m long and has five aisles, with a twin-tower façade.
Can I cycle to Freising?
Yes. The Isar cycle path leads there, a day tour.
Where do I find opening times?
On the official websites of the town of Freising and the cathedral.
Image credits:Christian Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE (Source). All image credits
