In the wider regional surroundings of Geiselhöring are Mitterfels Castle, Nierenberg, Kobelberg, the ruins of Donaustauf Castle, Walhalla and Hohenstein. For travelers interested in castles, Mitterfels Castle is a specific cultural and historical point of reference.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Geiselhöring.
Culture
The surrounding area of Geiselhöring also includes Niedermotzing with the Catholic parish church of St. Bartholomew, as well as Steinbühl.
Geographical Setting
Geiselhöring is a town in the Lower Bavarian district of Straubing-Bogen.
Landscape
Geiselhöring lies in the Danube Forest region in the valley of the Kleine Laber, where the Laber Valley transitions into the Gäuboden, known as Bavaria's granary.
History
Prehistoric settlement has been documented in Geiselhöring. This includes the discovery of the Neolithic Geiselhöring clay bull figurine; an earthwork and several Celtic hill forts have also been documented in the municipal area.
The origins of Geiselhöring are associated with a Bavarian settlement founded by a tribal nobleman named Giselher or Gisilher. The first documented mention dates back to the year 1140.
