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The Best Things To Do – Regensburg, Ingolstadt in Germany 2023

The Best Things To Do - Regensburg, Ingolstadt in Germany 2023

At the end of October, on a sunny day, we set off for Ingolstadt in Germany, a beautiful and welcoming city, which we enjoyed visiting. There are many to see, and we started with the old center.

Ingolstadt in Germany

Table of Contents

Our visits in Bavaria written in separate articles from this one: Munich, Nurnberg, Lindau, Starnberg, Garmisch, Ingolstadt, Landshut, Ramsau, Regensburg, Bad Griesbach, Ammersee, Bodensee, Chiemsee, Eibsee, Konigsee, Starnbergersee, Sylvensteinsee, Wachelsee, Worthsee,Tegernsee.

Cities in Germany: Frankfurt, Cologne, Beilstein, Eltz, Cochem, Dusseldorf, Heidelberg, Saarbrucken.

Ingolstadt is a city in Bavaria, Germany, on the banks of the Danube, in the center of Bavaria. It is part of the Munich Metropolitan Region.

Ingolstadt is a setting in the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, where the scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his monster.

Ingolstadt Central Station has been connected to Nuremberg by a high-speed rail link since May 2006.

Quick Tips

Temperature: Summer is the perfect time to visit the country in terms of the weather. The sky is clear and everybody heads outdoors to enjoy the sun.

Language: The official language is German.

Currency: Euro aprox. 1$=0,82 EUR

Food Prices: Meal in a cheap restaurant=10 EUR, Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant=50 EUR

You can find more information about the visa here.

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Things to do

After our visit here we want to share with you the attractions we visited, the best Ingolstadt hotels and everything you need to know about the tourism in this region.

If you’ve already explored our blog, you probably already know that we’ve been living in Munich for 11 years. We have always had a passion for travel, but we only started in 2021 to explore the areas of the Bavarian region. Ingolstadt was one of the first cities we visited and we liked the center very much. It is classic, with old but well-maintained buildings and interesting attractions to visit. 

Altes Rathaus

Altes Rathaus Ingolstadt

These are some more pictures we have taken on our walks along the streets:

Among the streets of Ingolstadt

Moritzkirche

After our walks through the city center we set off to visit some well-known tourist attractions. The first stop was at Moritzkirche. Behind the Altes Rathaus is the oldest building in Ingolstadt, going back to 1234. The Moritzirche also has traces of an even older building from the 800s when the city was founded.

For centuries this was also the only church in Ingolstadt, and along the with the church’s own tower, a Medieval watchtower, the Pfeifturm, is also attached to the building on the north side, erected to warn of approaching enemies or a fire in the city at night.

Moritzkirche ingolstadt

Neues Schloss city center

The second tourist attraction on our list was Neues Schloss seen from the streets of the old town.

Neues Schloss city center

Liebfrauenmünster Church

Our next stop was at Liebfrauenmünster Church. The construction of this church was repeatedly interrupted by war in the 15th century.

A marvellous thing to see inside is the high altar, dating to 1572 and packed with iconography by the woodcutter Hans Muelich as a statement of the counterreformation.

Liebfrauenmünster Church

Kreutztor

Kreutztor

We wanted to leave the old town to see the Danube, but close to the old town there was something more to see, namely Kreutztor.

Kreuztor is one of two of Ingolstadt’s four city gates still standing from the second Medieval ring of fortifications.

With seven towers, this brick and limestone construction defended the western approach to Ingolstadt, and takes its name from the Kirche zum Heiligen Kreuz (Church of the Holy Cross), which once ran a leper house beyond the western walls of the city.

After this last stop at Kreutztor, we went to see the Danube, which offers spectacular scenery to the viewer.

Danube River

Danube River

Klenzepark

Of course Ingolstadt still has a lot to offer, and we drove to Klenzepark.

The park has large lawns, wooded areas, a little waterway, a small lake and a waterside promenade next to the Danube.

Apart from Klenzepark, around it you can visit some important tourist attractions. They are all right there, around the park: Ingolstadt fortress, World War I Museum, Bavarian Police Museum, Triva tower.

Klenzepark

New Castle

After visiting these we wanted to see the New Castle so we left from Klenzepark, crossed the bridge and we arrived to New Castle. We wanted to see it more closely and we enjoyed some beautiful landscapes. The New Castle(Neue Schloss) in Ingolstadt is one of the most important secular buildings of the 15th century in Bavaria. It now houses the Bavarian Army Museum:

Regensburg

Regensburg is located in eastern Bavaria and is the capital of the Upper Palatinate administrative district with the seat of the Upper Palatinate government. It is an independent city and the seat of the district administrator of the district of the same name. It is one of the three Bavarian regional centers. Regensburg has 157,443 inhabitants , making it the fourth largest city in Bavaria after Munich, Nuremberg and Augsburg.

Regensburg guide

Altes Rathaus

In 2006, the listed Old Town Regensburg ensemble with Stadtamhof was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it could be proven that Regensburg’s medieval buildings and the associated city architecture are still largely preserved. There are around 960 architectural monuments on 1.8 km² in Regensburg’s old town. Even today, the historic dual role as a medieval trading center and an early modern meeting place for European diplomats can be seen in the buildings, squares and alleys of the old town.

Altes Rathaus Regensburg

Steinerne Brücke

The Stone Bridge is, next to the Regensburg Cathedral, the most important building in Regensburg. With the bridge man, the Stone Bridge had a well-known landmark very early on, whose popularity has remained to this day. With a construction period from 1135 to 1146 at the latest, the Stone Bridge, which was built entirely of stone, is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture and the oldest surviving bridge in Germany.

Steinerne Brücke

St. Peter's Cathedral

Regensburg Cathedral is the most important church in the city of Regensburg and the cathedral of the diocese of Regensburg. Along with Cologne Cathedral, the cathedral is one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Germany. It was built as a successor to a Romanesque cathedral, of which a tower still remains. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began in 1275. From 1450 the building was covered and usable, but the two cathedral towers remained undeveloped without spires for another 400 years. The two cathedral towers and the spires were only expanded between 1859 and 1869.

St. Peter's Cathedral

Walhalla

The Walhalla is a memorial on the Bräuberg in Markt Donaustauf, Bavaria. It was built between 1830 and 1842 by King Ludwig I of Bavaria by the architect Leo von Klenze. Ancient temple buildings served as the design model for the classicist architectural monument, which is dedicated to important personalities of “German tongue”.

walhalla regensburg

St. Emmeram Castle

The St. Emmeram Castle or Thurn and Taxis Castle is a castle of the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis in Regensburg, which was created from the buildings of the St. Emmeram Monastery at the end of the 19th century after renovations and new buildings were transferred to the Princely House in 1810 had been. It is listed as an architectural monument under file number D-3-62-000-351. “Archaeological findings and finds in the area of ​​the former Benedictine Abbey of St. Emmeram, today Thurn and Taxis Castle, from the early Middle Ages to modern times” are also listed as an archaeological monument under the file number D-3-6938-0820.

St. Emmeram Castle

Haidplatz

Haidplatz is one of many squares in Regensburg’s old town. As a particularly large square, today in the center of the old town, the square gained particular importance due to increasing settlement over the course of the early Middle Ages, soon after the Romans left the neighboring Roman camp to the east. In the late Middle Ages the square was surrounded by large medieval buildings and thus gained particular importance for public events.

Haidplatz

Neupfarrplatz

Neupfarrplatz and the eponymous Neupfarrkirche are located in the center of Regensburg’s old town, just south of Regensburg Cathedral. The creation of today’s large square and the Neupfarrkirche that characterizes the square can be traced back to the expulsion of the Jewish population in 1519, who had settled there around 1000 AD. All the Jewish houses and also the synagogue in the Jewish quarter were destroyed by the city’s citizens, the stones were stolen and used as building material.

Neupfarrplatz

Bismarckplatz

Bismarckplatz, named after Reich Chancellor Otto von Bismarck since 1885, is located in the western end of the inner old town of Regensburg and is bordered by the city theater in the south. The square was created in 1803 together with Arnulfsplatz, which is now located north of the theater. Both squares emerged from a large predecessor square after the builder Emanuel Herigoyen completed the construction of a new theater and social center on behalf of Prince Primate Dalberg. The new theater building, then referred to as the “New House,” divided the large previous square, creating today’s two squares.

Bismarckplatz

Where to stay

A good night’s sleep is particularly important when you are travelling. Ingolstadt offers its guests a host of luxurious, charming and also out-of-the-ordinary accommodation.

Whether in the heart of the city, near the lake or surrounded by nature – Ingolstadt’s hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses guarantee a relaxing and invigorating stay.

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Top hotels we recommend in Ingolstadt: Hotel Starton am Village , BLOCK Hotel & Living , Come IN Comfort .

Top hotels we recommend in Regensburg : 

 

Where to eat

Traditional Food and
Desserts to try in Germany

Wurst- There are an estimated 1,500 varieties of sausage in Germany. These are prepared in many different ways and include a range of ingredients and unique spice blends. 

Rouladen – This typical German dish consists of bacon, onions, mustard, and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef or veal which is then cooked.

Spätzle is especially popular in the south of the country. These soft egg noodles are made from wheat flour and egg and are often topped with cheese (Käsespätzle) and roasted onions.

Germany food wurst spatzle rouladen

Eintopf – means ‘one pot’ and refers to the way of cooking rather than its contents. That said, most recipes contain the same basic ingredients: broth, vegetables, potatoes or pulses, and pork, beef, chicken, or fish.

Sauerbraten (meaning ‘sour’ or ‘pickled’ roast) is one of the country’s national dishes. You can make a pot roast by using many different types of meat, which you marinate in wine, vinegar, spices, herbs, and then season for up to ten days.

Kartoffelpuffer are shallow pan-fried pancakes made from grated or ground potatoes mixed with flour, egg, onion, and seasoning.

Germany food kartoffelpuffer sauerbraten eintopf

Kartofflelknödel is the German term for potato dumplings. Potatoes serve as the base for the dumplings, but you can add any spices and croutons you like.

Maultaschen are small sheets of dough filled with various ingredients. Some people like ground beef, while others add smoked meats, including sausages. You can also add onions and herbs to your dumplings. 

Of course, all travel enthusiasts and everyone who loves to try new foods have heard about these foods, but these foods are specific to Germany and you must try them when you are here: pretzel, pork schnitzel, potato salad, fried potatoes, currywurst.

Germany food Kartofflelknödel Maultaschen Pork Schnitzel Kartoffelsalat Brattkartoffel currywurst pretzel

Black Forest cherry torte – Alternating layers of rich chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream are topped off with more cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings for a luxurious finish.

Apfelstrudel (apple strudel) is one of Austria’s national desserts, Germany has also adopted it into its local cuisine. The popular dish consists of buttery pastry filled with apples that are flavored with sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.

Stollen is an authentic German Christmas food. It dates back to the 16th century, and it is most popular in Dresden.  It is a flatbread with dried and candied fruits. You can also add chopped or whole nuts and then top the bread off with powdered sugar.
 
Germany desserts black forest cake apfelstrudel stollen

Restaurants

German Restaurants in Ingolstadt : GAsthaus Daniel, Hotel Gasthof zum Anker, Neue Galerie Das Mo, Weissbrauhaus zum Herrnbrau, Mensa Canisiuskonvikt .

Italian Restaurants in Ingolstadt : La Nuova Stella d’Oro, Castello Ristaurante Pizzeria, La Pizzeria, Da Gino e Patrizia, Riva del Fiume.

Germany Restaurants

Greek German Restaurants in Ingolstadt : Restaurant Poseidon, Aphrodite, Restaurant Hermes, Lamm.

Cafés in Ingolstadt : baby & bombe, District Five Coffee Roasters, Cafebar Segafredo, Cafe am Schloss, Anna.

Saving Tips

  • CHOOSE YOUR AIRPORT WISELY: If you’re flying from North America, you’re likely to find the best flight deals into Frankfurt, home to Germany’s largest international airport. However, Frankfurt is five hours away from Berlin and almost four hours away from Munich. Since train tickets can be pricey and gas is expensive, it may be worth paying a little extra to fly closer to your destination.
  •  TRY A LOW-COST AIRLINE: Consider low-cost airline options from the US to Germany, including Norwegian Airlines.
  • SEASON” SAVINGS: If you can, try to visit Germany in June or September. You’ll find better deals during these months and the weather is still usually very pleasant. 
  • Book your train early – Trains in Germany are expensive but you can get a saver ticket that is around 40-50% off the standard fare if you book at least a week in advance.
saving tips Rosenheim Bad Tölz Ingolstadt Landshut Chiemsee Ammersee Garmisch
  • You can get online for free and make use of the free Wi-fi. Many cafes and renowned chains like McDonald’s and Starbucks offer free Wi-Fi in Germany, as do the various municipal buildings, libraries, parks, and some museums.
  •  Look out for free museum days – Most museums in Germany offer free admission on certain days or evenings.
  • KEEP AN EYE ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Public school in Germany has five main school holidays: winter holidays, spring break, summer holidays, autumn holidays and Christmas holidays.
  •  Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours or Big Bus tours

If you do not go by car and need to know more informations about the tours, things to see and do in Ingolstadt, we recommend this two companies that are offering tours for any kind of activity you want to do and where you can buy trips much cheaper than if you buy them when you arrive at your destination. It is always good to be able to save some money!

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Getting Around

Modes of public transport in Germany: 

S-bahn (city rapid rail), and, as the name suggests, is the fastest form of public transportation.

U-Bahn is the German version of the metro.

Tram – They travel on rails alongside regular roads and have multiple stops within city center areas.

Buses are the mainstay of many German towns and cities, linking further-afield places and operating into the night when the other forms of transport stop running (although S-Bahn and U-bahn trains typically run all night over the weekend in larger cities).

Regional trains are either RB (Regionalbahn), with multiple stops, or RE (Regionalexpress), which are faster and have fewer stops.

Germany transport

Types of tickets

Short trip (Kurzstrecke) Short trip tickets are only valid for two or three stops on a single form of transportation (i.e. you are not permitted to change trains).

Single ticket (Einzelfahrt) are generally valid for a set time period (often 90 minutes). You can change modes of transport as many times necessary to complete your journey (but return journeys or round trips are not permitted) and you must stay within the valid zone(s).

Day ticket (Tageskarte) grant you unlimited travel within specified zones for either a full day or a 24-hour period (your ticket will specify exactly when it expires). 

Week ticket (Wochenkarte) are valid within specified zones for a week.You can also purchase tickets that are valid for longer (e.g. a month pass) but these usually have to be purchased from an official at the ticketing office.

Group day ticket (Gruppentageskarte)  While tickets in Germany generally don’t come cheap, the group day ticket actually offers great value for money if you are travelling in a group of three or more. Usually valid for groups of up to five people, they give unlimited travel for a day or 24 hours within specified zones.

If you are required to validate your ticket it will be printed with something along the lines of “Bitte entwerten” (please validate). To validate it, push your ticket into the slot of one of the validator machines (Entwerter), which you can usually find next to the ticket machines or on the station platform.

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Getting Here

There are a total of 36 international airports in Germany, ranging from smaller airfields only operating a few routes and airlines, to mega complexes such as Frankfurt and Munich that transport tens of millions of passengers per year.

In total, there are 16 international airports, 12 of which are considered major airports with over 50,000 passengers. With more than 500,000 aircraft movements and 70 million passengers per year, Frankfurt Airport is the largest in the country.

Airlines are mainly divided into the areas of passenger transport, freight transport, charter flights and ambulance services. By far the largest German airline is the formerly state-owned Lufthansa, which has been fully privatized since 1997. 

Germany fly

Frankfurt Airport is the busiest in Germany. Munich Airport, which transported 46,3 million passengers in 2018, is the second busiest, and 24,28 million passengers puts Düsseldorf Airport into position three.

You can get to Germany with most of the big companies in your country, but also with the Lufthansa company, which offers flights from/to 224 destinations. Lufthansa offers flights from Latin America, Central and North America, Africa and Asia.
Getting here by car or bus

Ingolstadt in Germany is located at the intersection of major highways allowing for fast traveling times to other parts of Germany.  With Busbud you travel cheaply from Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Milan, Turin, Rome, Vienna, Paris, Zagreb, Bratislava, Prague and other cities to Ingolstadt.

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I hope you enjoyed our article on Ingolstadt and it helps you plan your next trip to this city. If you want to visit more cities in Bavaria we recommend you to read our articles about Rosenheim and Bad Tölz.

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  1. I just gone through your blog and I’m so inspired by your adventure! I love the way you weave stories, anecdotes, and personal experiences together to create a captivating narrative. Keep up the great work.

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