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Destination facts

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Where is located

How to get there

Bus, Train, Car

Local public transportation

Bus

Time Zone

(GMT+1:00) Europe/Berlin (Central European Time)
Local Time in Destination: 01:38

Elevation

314 m2

Top 5 landmarks

  • Altes Rathaus (Old city hall) Deggendorf
  • Schloss Egg
  • Isarmundung
  • Handwerksmuseum
  • Hiking around Deggendorf

Personal Rating

Food: 9 / 10
Nightlife: 8 / 10
Landmarks: 9 / 10
Activities: 9 / 10
Mobility: 8 / 10

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An alternative trip in Bavaria in Deggendorf

Deggendorf ist the capital of Landkreis (District) Deggendorf with a population of around 35.000 citizens. The city is called also "Donaustadt" and "The Entrance to the Bavarian Forest". West from Deggendorf flows the river Donau and East from Deggendorf begins the Bavarian Forest. Deggendorf has also a technical university and the population of Deggendorf is young.

History of Deggendorf

Founded about 750, it passed to the dukes of Bavaria in 1242 and was chartered in 1316. The river and the forested mountains form a picturesque setting for the city, which retains its medieval pattern and parts of its fortifications. Deggendorf is a market centre with a harbour on the Danube, and it has become an important regional tourist centre. The city is the site of a university of applied sciences (opened 1994). Notable buildings in the city include the town hall (1335), the Baroque parish church, and the Heilige Grab Church (1337), built in atonement for a violation of the consecrated Host and the scene of an annual pilgrimage. The history museum has notable archaeological displays. The nearby Benedictine abbeys of Metten and Niederalteich are known for their book and art collections.

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What to do there

As far as the city itself there are some places you can visit as for example the Old City Hall in the center of the Town.

Then you can visit the Handwerksmuseum that is a museum dedicated in different forms of hand tools that the people were using in different periods in the past. The museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday and also in public holidays.

What the Deggendorf is most known is for the wonderful Bavarian Forest that is located east from the town. Don’t miss to take a hiking around Deggendorf. One of my favourite route was Deggendorf / Greising / Tannenberg.

What to eat there

Deggendorf is recognized as the capital of Knödel (Dumplings). Made from a sponge cake dough mixed with whipped cream. Filled with tangerines or peaches, they are then rolled in coconut flakes before being enchanted by locals and visitors as sweet delicacies. The dumplings are now available in many other variations: from hearty sausage dumplings for a snack to elegant pralines. Deggendorf is one of the 100 particularly award-winning places in Bavaria as far as the Knödel.

Where to stay there

I highly recommend the Hotel Donauhof in Deggendorf. A three stars hotel, very clean with very polite staff and a very nice breakfast option.

How to get there

The closest airport in Deggendorf is the Munich International Airport located around 100km from the city center of Deggendorf. The most convenient ways are with Car and Bus.

Car: Deggendorf is connected with the highway A92 and the highway A3 and is very easily accessible.

Bus: There are some private bus companies that operate regularly to and from Deggendorf.

Train: Deggendorf is connected with Regional Trains but the connection with Munich is only possible with train change in Platting.