Vilshofen an der Donau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the vicinity of Vilshofen an der Donau, the parish church of the Finding of the Holy Cross is located in Aunkirchen. It is a suitable destination for travellers interested in churches and regional culture. You can rent a holiday apartment in Vilshofen an der Donau. The surrounding area also includes the Catholic parish church of St. Ulrich in Rathmannsdorf and the Catholic subsidiary and pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard in Grongörgen. The independent localities of Lindenberg and Galgenberg are also located in the surrounding area. The wider regional area includes the Catholic parish church of the Assumption of Mary in Wolfakirchen, as well as Brotjacklriegel and Aschenstein.

Culture

The historic town tower was associated with fire observation and signalling the arrival and departure of Danube ships; the toll house collected duties on transported goods.

Nature

Vilshofen an der Donau lies at the confluence of the Vils, Pfudrach and Wolfach rivers, south of the Bavarian Forest. These waterways flow into the Danube.

History

Vilshofen was formerly a border town between the Duchy of Bavaria and the Prince-Bishopric of Passau; the Vilshofen toll house stands on the Danube.

Food and Drink

The historical connection between food and trade includes a wheat beer brewery founded in 1572, which was established alongside the construction of a new Danube bridge. The historical connection with wheat beer suits an interest in regional beer culture when travelling.

Vilshofen railway station is located on the Regensburg–Passau railway line; Regional-Express trains run hourly to Munich and Passau.

Further destinations: Pocking, Obernzell, Bad Füssing, Windorf, Aldersbach, Eging Am See, Kößlarn, Fürstenstein.

To the higher-level travel overview: Passau.