District map of Dornach and surroundings

Living in Dornach: Living close to the city between Messe, Riem and Aschheim

Good infrastructure

Dornach belongs to the municipality of Aschheim and is located directly on the city limits of Munich. The district borders directly on Munich-Riem and thus benefits from a location that is extremely convenient for everyday life: short distances to Messestadt Riem, the S-Bahn, U-Bahn and shopping facilities, but at the same time a residential environment outside the densely built-up city center. The official municipal view of the business location also emphasizes this proximity to the state capital and the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.

Neighboring towns and important points of reference

Munich-Riem, Messestadt West, Aschheim, Feldkirchen and Heimstetten are particularly important for everyday orientation in Dornach. The district is closely connected to the S2 and U2 Messestadt West lines via the Riem-Dornach stop and bus lines 263 and 264; line 230 also provides connections to Ismaning, Feldkirchen and Haar. This means that Dornach has strong functional links with the east of Munich.

From a residential perspective, Dornach is a unique case in the Munich area: The district is not purely suburban, but it is also not a typical city neighborhood. It is characterized by a combination of residential areas, a business park, proximity to the trade fair grounds, and excellent accessibility. The official Aschheim citizen information guide describes the EXPO-Gate Munich-Dornach business park, located east of the S-Bahn, which was developed from former warehouse space into a modern office location following the relocation of Riem Airport and the establishment of the Neue Messe. Dornach offers beautiful residential properties in a green and quiet setting.

It is precisely this mix that is the major advantage for those looking for a home: Dornach is a good fit for people who want to combine living and working in a way that makes good geographical sense. The neighborhood is particularly attractive to professionals working in eastern Munich, those involved with the trade fair or local projects, people who regularly use the S-Bahn, and those interested in furnished or flexible-term housing solutions. This classification is an editorial assessment based on the neighborhood’s location, transportation infrastructure, business park, and existing hotel and local retail offerings.

Typical resident groups in the neighborhood include, for example: commuters working in Munich or the eastern part of the region; employees in the trade fair and commercial sectors; international professionals; expats; couples; and smaller households seeking good transportation connections; as well as those looking for temporary housing in a convenient location. Dornach is a suitable option for, among others, commuters, employees working in the trade fair area, international professionals, couples, and small households who want to live in a well-connected area.

To the center (Marienplatz)	To the central station	To the airport
10,0 km	12,4 km	30,2 km

Shopping

Dornach is not only functionally connected, but also socially embedded in everyday life. The district is home to the Dornach Protestant daycare centre on Amselweg; the municipality of Aschheim emphasizes a broad range of childcare services to help families balance work and family life. This is complemented by Nachbarschaftshilfe Aschheim/Dornach e. V., which organizes social support in the community. This is important for the residential perspective, because Dornach is not only close to work, but also to life.

Gastronomy

According to the official municipal brochure, Dornach has stores such as groceries, chemists, drinks and baked goods within walking distance for daily needs. There is an extended range of shops in the Riem Arcaden and in Aschheim. Hotels and restaurants are also present in the surrounding area, which further strengthens the location, especially for project-related living and business stays.

Leisure

Dornach and its immediate surroundings are home to sports clubs, a golf park, water skiing, a high ropes camp and a drive-in cinema. Lake Riem, which the city of Munich explicitly describes as a place for recreation, nature and sport, is very close to Dornach. This makes Dornach more attractive for leisure activities than its proximity to business might initially suggest.