Forstern: Baroque Art and Agricultural Machinery

Baroque Church Art in Tading

In the municipality of Forstern, the impressive Church of the Assumption of Mary stands in Tading, a striking church typical of the Erdinger Baroque style. Its high altar brings together several notable works of art: the ornate altar was created by Erdinger cabinetmaker Johann Eckhart and Erdinger sculptor Josef Senes. At its centre is the original Gothic devotional image, dating from around 1500. The sculptures are by Christian Jorhan of Landshut.

The ceiling painting adds another historical layer. It was created in 1765 by Munich court painter Johann Martin Heigl. This means that the same church brings together an image from around 1500 and a painting from 1765. The history of the pilgrimage is also part of the site: it began in the 17th century and continued until the end of the 18th century. This refers to a historical period, not a present-day or regularly held pilgrimage.

Agricultural Machinery at the Eicher Museum

Another way to explore local history is to visit the Eicher Museum in Forstern. The collection includes narrow-track tractors for viticulture and fruit growing, as well as the Eicher Farm-Express, a Bavarian interpretation of a pickup truck. The examples are quite distinct: the narrow-track tractors are associated with viticulture and fruit growing, while the Farm-Express offers its own distinctive take as a Bavarian interpretation of a pickup truck.

These two themes can help you get a sense of Forstern as a destination. If you are especially interested in the combination of architecture, the altar and sacred art history, Tading is the obvious focus. If you would like to explore agricultural machinery, the Eicher Museum’s collection offers a different starting point.

More Cultural and Nature Themes in Erding

In the wider destination of Erding, the Erdinger Bauernhausmuseum offers a focus of its own. It comprises 15 historic buildings relocated there from the district of Erding and presents the historical farming economy and way of life of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum can be reached on city bus routes 523 and 524 and regional bus routes 561 and 562, getting off at the “Erding-Freilichtmuseum” stop. Check the routes before travelling.

A farmers’ market is held on the grounds of the Bauernhausmuseum on Fridays from 12:00 to 16:30. Farmers from the district of Erding sell regional and seasonal produce and food there. If you plan to visit the market, check the opening times before your visit, as they may change.

Erding itself can also be explored from different perspectives. Guided city tours give residents and tourists insight into the history of the town and its buildings. A tour of the town tower takes you up one of Erding’s oldest buildings: after 163 steps, you reach a height of 35 metres. From there, the view extends over Erding and the surrounding area as far as Munich; on clear days with a Föhn wind, you can also see the Alpine panorama.

For shorter walks around town, the themed routes take about an hour. They lead through the old town, through different neighbourhoods or in the footsteps of artists. The hiking trails in Erding cover a different range of distances and durations: they are between 5.9 and 15 kilometres long, with estimated walking times of between one and a half and five hours. One hiking trail leads to Indorf and St Martin’s Church. There are also more than 28 varied, well-signposted cycle routes in the district of Erding.

Another cultural venue in Erding is the former home and studio of Franz Xaver Stahl. The Biedermeier house dates from around 1840 and is furnished with historical furniture; the former studio has been preserved unchanged since his death. Erding’s attractions therefore range from rural everyday history and city tours to a preserved artist’s house. When planning your trip, you can consider these different themes alongside Forstern’s art and agricultural machinery.

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