Living in Kirchheim: family-friendly living with short distances to Munich
Ideal location east of Munich
Kirchheim is located to the east of Munich in the district of Munich and is particularly easy to reach thanks to its proximity to the Munich Trade Fair Center, Messestadt Riem and the A99 and A94 freeways. The municipality itself emphasizes that it takes around ten minutes to get to the trade fair, around 20 minutes to Munich's Zentrum and around 30 minutes to the airport. It is precisely this combination of proximity to the city and an independent residential profile that makes Kirchheim attractive.
The inner structure of the municipality is also important for understanding the residential location. Today, Kirchheim is primarily characterized by Kirchheim and Heimstetten; the district portrait also mentions Hausen as a district. In recent years, a new green center has been created between Kirchheim and Heimstetten in the form of the local park, which links the two parts of the municipality more closely together.
Neighboring towns
In terms of search logic and space, Kirchheim is often considered together with Heimstetten, Feldkirchen, Aschheim, Poing and Vaterstetten. It is precisely this neighborhood that makes the location so interesting: you don't live in isolation, but in a well-connected area between Munich, the trade fair, business locations and other family-friendly surrounding communities.
Rental offers in Kirchheim
From a residential perspective, Kirchheim is particularly interesting for people who are looking for more peace and space, but do not want to miss out on good connections to the city. Unlike an urban district in Munich, the municipality is less about density and scene and more about residential areas with a family feel, infrastructure suitable for everyday life, schools, childcare and local recreation. The district expressly describes Kirchheim as a community with a preserved rural character; the community website visibly focuses on family policy, education and social services.
Added to this is a residential profile that focuses not only on tranquillity, but also on functionality. Kirchheim offers short distances to the trade fair, the airport and Munich, has two commercial areas and thus combines living and working in a comprehensible way. For many households, it is precisely this mix that is decisive: a rather relaxed place to live that nevertheless remains efficient in everyday life.
Typical target groups in Kirchheim are, for example:
Families with a desire for a good educational and childcare environment
Professionals with a connection to the trade fair, the east of Munich or the airport
Commuters who want to use the S-Bahn and highway equally
People who want to live furnished for a limited period in a quiet, well-connected location
| To the center (Marienplatz) | To the central station | To the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 16,6 km | 18,5 km | 28,8 km |
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Shopping
Kirchheim visibly positions itself as a family community. From kindergarten to grammar school, all schooling can be found in the municipality or in the direct network; the municipality page lists three elementary school, a secondary school and the grammar school in Kirchheim. There is also a wide range of childcare facilities and other social and youth-related services. This is a key locational advantage when deciding where to live.
Gastronomy
Heimstetten Lake is one of Kirchheim's most important recreational factors. It is located in the area of Kirchheim, Aschheim and Feldkirchen and offers sunbathing lawns, a playground, bathing island, barbecue area and restaurants. For residents, this is a real locational advantage because the lake is not just a backdrop, but a directly usable open space.
Leisure
The local park has given Kirchheim a new green center that connects the two larger parts of the municipality and is now used for walking, cycling and lingering. This park is a great added value, especially for families and people who want to get outdoors quickly in everyday life. The fact that 45 community gardens have also been created here further underlines the residential, communal character.
