Discover Deggendorf on the Danube
Accommodation in Deggendorf
Deggendorf lies directly on the Danube and combines riverside scenery with city history and regional craftsmanship. At the City Museum, the permanent exhibition “We Are Deggendorf! The City – the River – the People” has explored themes that capture the character of the city since September 12, 2021. There is also a circular trail through the cultural quarter and walks in the Danube Park. This gives you the option to focus your stay in different ways: discover the city and its museums, or spend time by the river and on hiking trails.
Discover city history and craftsmanship
In the “The City – The Heart of Deggendorf” section of the City Museum, a 3D model of the old town offers an engaging introduction to notable buildings: visitors can select them on the model and then examine them at a digital research station. This also makes a visit interesting for families who want to explore the city’s history in ways beyond reading texts. The exhibition is titled “We Are Deggendorf!” and brings together the city, the river and its people as its central themes.
The Handicrafts Museum is devoted to the cultural history of regional crafts. Its eight sections provide an overview, and a museum cinema complements them with films about various craft trades. There is also a workshop room for children and young people, where they can do practical activities with their school class or during a birthday party. Families travelling with children can take this hands-on aspect into account when choosing cultural activities.
Notable buildings are also part of the cityscape: the Old Town Hall, with its Gothic tower, was built in 1535 and is one of Deggendorf’s landmarks. A roughly 30-metre-long section of the historic city wall, dating back to the 14th century, has been preserved. The Holy Sepulchre Church of St. Peter and Paul is also one of the city’s attractions. Together, these places offer different ways to explore Deggendorf’s architectural and urban history.
Danube Park and the circular hiking trail
In Danube Park, you can walk along the Danube, watch ducks and enjoy the riverside scenery. After the Volga, the Danube is Europe’s second-longest river; it is 2,857 kilometres long and flows into the Black Sea. The river views in Deggendorf can thus be placed in a wider geographical context without needing to spend a whole day hiking.
If you would prefer to plan a longer walk, circular hiking trail 2, “DEG – Cultural Quarter,” is a marked route that begins and ends in Deggendorf’s cultural quarter. The trail goes via Perlasberg, Breitenberg and Simmling to Geiersberg Church, then returns to the cultural quarter. The named stops provide clear waypoints along the route. Deggendorf is also connected to a rail line by the Waldbahn; you can plan your specific arrival and departure times separately.
Find the right holiday apartment for your stay
When choosing a holiday apartment, it can be helpful to consider which experiences you want to focus on in Deggendorf. If you are particularly interested in city history and craftsmanship, the Handicrafts Museum’s central location is a useful reference point: it is in the heart of the city centre and is a short walk from the town square and shopping streets. If, on the other hand, you mainly want to enjoy the riverside scenery and the circular hiking trail, these activities can shape your plans for the day. It is best to choose the location of your accommodation to suit your own priorities, without assuming that it is close to any particular attraction.
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