Ebersberg is a district in
Bavaria,
Germany. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of
Erding,
Mühldorf,
Rosenheim and
Munich.
History
The most important event in the district's history was the
battle of Hohenlinden on
December 3,
1800, which was a part of the
Napoleonic Wars.
Geography
The district includes rural areas east of the city of
Munich. Despite the vicinity of Munich urbanisation is low. In the north there is a contiguous forest area of 80 km², serving as recreation area for the population of the Bavarian capital. The forest consists of three separate
unincorporated areas,
Anzinger Forst,
Ebersberger Forst, and
Eglhartinger Forst.
Coat of arms
| | The arms display both parts of the word "Ebersberg": a boar (German "Eber") standing on a mountain (German "Berg"). These two symbols are part of the arms of the city of Ebersberg as well. In addition the district's arms include a fir, symbolising the forests of the region. |
Towns and municipalities
Unincorporated Areas- Anzinger Forst
- [[Ebersberger Forst
- Eglhartinger Forst
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