Life in Vaterstetten

We're are considering Vaterstetten (beside Baldham) for buying our own place.

A search on TT resulted in nothing, is that because nobody wants to live there or there's something we don't know?
If you have any feedback or advice on the area it would be much appreciated.

Here's some facts:
- couple in our early 30s
- love the countryside, nature, peace and having our own garden.
- work in Munich but don't mind commuting up to 45 minutes
- plan to live in the Munich area for at least 10 years if not indefinitely
- don't want to live in the city
- no longer big into partying every night, getting a bit boring/conservative and like it!

Making money is not our objective, its a place to call home that we look forward to returning to that's important. Of course making a wise financial decision is a welcome benefit.

Thanks in advance.

I think you will be fine in Vaterstetten/Baldham, as long as you don't expect any thrilling nightlife. S-Bahn Ride to Munich city center is 25 minutes (every 20 minutes, every 10 minutes during rush hours), last train back leaves Marienplatz 0:25 or 2:25 on Fridays and Saturdays.

It's a typical "suburb" (new residential areas as well as well as old grown neighbourhoods with large gardens). Infrastructure is very good (doctors, schools, supermarkets, restaurants etc.), farmers market, monthly flee market, cultural events, even a cinema is planned.
Have a look at Vaterstetten.de for further information and events.

It's not a traditional village (20.000 inhabitants for Baldham/Vatersetten, most people moved there < 30 years ago), but you'll find a lot of traditional Bavarian Culture with Volksfest, Maibaum, Trachtenverein (folklore society?), etc.

Large forests for taking a walk are close by (or next door, depending on where you live); there is a large farm which is open for visitors (Reitsbergerhof).
Prices for houses and flats are high, not much cheaper than in Munich.

If you want to know anything more specific, let me know.

thanks very much Zee. For now its great to read about your experience, and gain some insight into the area. We're swinging back and forth with opinions at the moment. I may get back to you with more specific question over the next while.