Dachau, Germany Summary

Situated on the S-Bahn #2 line, 17km north of Munich, DACHAU is a picturesque provincial town. It was formerly one of the seats of the Wittelsbachs, who built a Renaissance Schloss (April-Sept Tues-Sun 9am-6pm; Oct-March Tues-Sun 10am-4pm; DM3/€1.50) there in the sixteenth century. Three of the wings were pulled down by order of King Max I Joseph, leaving only the block with the main Festsaal, which features a spectacular coffered wooden vault and a frieze depicting mythological deities. It has excellent acoustics and concerts are regularly held there in summer. The Schlossgarten outside is a fine formal garden, while the Schlosscafé serves excellent cakes.