Altmannstein: Vacation Apartments and Holiday Homes

Sandersdorf Castle is located in the vicinity of Altmannstein, as is the Altmannstein castle ruin. These two historic sites are suitable for a stay with an interest in history.

You can rent a vacation apartment in Altmannstein.

Surroundings

The area surrounding Altmannstein includes Pförring Fort, Eining-Unterfeld Fort, Sesselfels Cave, Spekelsberg, Schulerloch and Sandbuckel.

Nature

Altmannstein is located in the Altmühltal Nature Park and on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Roman Limes.

Culture

Altmannstein is associated with the composer Johann Simon Mayr and the Rococo woodcarver Ignaz Günther; both were born there.

The Roman Limes crosses the municipal territory of Altmannstein. Remains of the Roman border fortifications have been preserved at several locations.

Altmannstein's historic buildings include Altmannstein Castle as well as Sandersdorf and Hexenagger castles.

The Holy Cross Church contains a crucifix by Ignaz Günther as well as Romanesque half-columns with cushion capitals dating from 1160 to 1180.

History

Altmannstein formerly had a railway connection on the Ingolstadt–Riedenburg line. Passenger service operated from May 1, 1903, to May 28, 1972.

Altmannstein takes its name from Altmannstein Castle, which was built after 1232.

Altmannstein received market rights in 1331.

Activities

The municipality highlights hiking and cycling in and around the Schambach Valley. This is suitable for a stay with an interest in both activities.

Events

Altmannstein is associated with recurring events that invite people to celebrate together.

More places for travel planning: Kipfenberg, Mörnsheim, Pförring, Schernfeld, Gaimersheim, Pollenfeld, Kösching, Denkendorf.

Use this information as a starting point for further planning of your stay in Altmannstein.

To the higher-level travel overview: Eichstätt.