''Landkreis'' (district) Ebersberg is located in

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. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of

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and

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History

The most important event in the district's history was the

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on December 3, 1800, which was a part of the

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Geography

The district includes rural areas east of the city of

. Despite the vicinity of Munich urbanisation is low. In the north there is a contiguous forest area of 80 km², serving as a recreation area for the population of the Bavarian capital. The forest consists of three separate

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s, ''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

References

External links

Official website
(German) {{DEFAULTSORT:Ebersberg (District) Districts of Bavaria