Munich’s East is characterised, like the Bavarian capital itself, by a particularly high quality of life. The district of Ebersberg, which stretches out the east of Munich, has excellent connections to the public transportation of the city and has plenty to offer: the recreational area Ebersberger Forest, for example, one of the largest contiguous forest regions in Germany, provides space for sport and leisure activities among greenery, while town like Grafing near Munich, Vaterstetten, Zorneding or Kirchseen await visitors with shopping opportunities and a varied range of restaurants. One special site is the Marian Altar in the Chapel of Burg Elkofen, which is located to the south of the town of Grafing. In terms of landscape the surroundings are marked by the attractive nature of the Alpine foothills. On a clear day there is a wonderful view of the Alps from any number of viewing points.