20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Augsburg The village was probably founded in the 11th century and was first mentioned in 1277.

The most important monument in Ustersbach is a marble stone dating back to the late Middle Ages commemorating the murder of a knight in 1408.

The main industry of Ustersbach is a brewery producing beer and soft drinks labeled 'Ustersbacher Bier'.

After the bombing of Munich in World War II the German writer, translator and cultural critic Theodor Haecker fled to Ustersbach.

Although its name is referring to sports and gymnastics in general, its most important section is football.