Living in Haar: quiet and well connected in the east of Munich
Quiet, well connected
Haar is located about 13 kilometers east of the Zentrum in Munich and is part of the immediate Munich area. From a residential perspective, the direct connection to Munich is particularly relevant: From the Haar train station, you can reach Marienplatz in about 18 minutes and the main train station in about 23 minutes. At the same time, Haar remains independent enough to function not only as a commuter town but also as a place with its own local amenities, educational institutions, cultural offerings, and recreational facilities.
Neighboring Towns and Commuting Connections
The town of Haar officially includes the districts of Eglfing, Gronsdorf, Haar, Ottendichl, and Salmdorf. This is important from a residential perspective because the quality of life can vary significantly depending on the location: more focused on everyday life around the train station and town center; denser and more modern in Jagdfeld; and quieter and more oriented toward the surrounding countryside in the smaller districts. For residents, Vaterstetten, Feldkirchen, Grasbrunn, Kirchheim, Riem, and Trudering are also viable options for living in the surrounding area.
Offers for sale in Haar
Rental offers in Haar
Haar is an attractive place to live primarily because it combines several qualities: excellent accessibility, a cozy, intimate town atmosphere, solid infrastructure, and a range of housing options that extends from townhouses to modern apartments. The historic town center consists mainly of townhouses and semi-detached homes with larger gardens, while the Am Jagdfeld area features apartment buildings and modern high-rises. As a result, Haar offers a much more diverse range of housing options than many smaller surrounding communities.
Added to this is a remarkably broad range of everyday amenities for a town of its size. Families in Haar have access to numerous daycare centers, as well as two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and a technical high school. Cultural and community life is centered not only around the train station area but also at venues such as the community center, library, small theater, and movie theater. As a result, Haar is not merely a place to sleep but a
This residential area is of interest, for example, to the following people:
- Working professionals with jobs in Munich or the eastern suburbs
- Families looking for a quieter place to live with good childcare options
- Expats and project workers seeking temporary housing
- Buyers looking for a well-connected residential area outside Munich’s city center
- People who want to combine local amenities, S-Bahn access, and a quieter living environment—a residential area with its own vibrant local community.
| To the center (Marienplatz) | To the central station | To the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 15,0 km | 16,0 km | 40,0 km |
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Shopping
Haar is well equipped for everyday needs. There are many predominantly smaller stores as well as several restaurants and cafés; in addition, the weekly market in St.-Konrad-Straße is a fixed local shopping and meeting point. A good indicator of the small-scale local supply is the "Haarer Zehner", which can be redeemed in around 50 retail stores, restaurants and service providers.
Gastronomy
Haar is particularly interesting for families because childcare, schools and leisure activities are already well organized locally. The town has numerous daycare centers, two elementary school, a middle school, a high school and a technical college. In addition, there are public playgrounds and nature-related activities such as the wild bee and rough grassland nature trail. This makes Haar a place that is not only quiet, but actually works well in everyday life.
Leisure
Haar has an above-average range of sports facilities. According to the town, the Eglfing sports and leisure park includes soccer pitches, a baseball field, gym, racket park and fitness studio; the town also operates two indoor swimming pools and an outdoor pool. Anyone looking for a place to live with clear everyday advantages for sport and family will find solid conditions here.
