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Things to see in Ingolstadt (Germany): 26 places and when to go
Ingolstadt is a city in Germany with around 163,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), History (7), Wildlife (7). The best known are Audi museum mobile, Liebfrauenmünster and Arzberg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 48.7704, 11.45
- Population
- About 163,000
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · History (7) · Wildlife (7) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 53 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Arzberg, at 507 m.
What to see in Ingolstadt
The places in and around Ingolstadt, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Audi museum mobileAutomobile museum3.0 km
- LiebfrauenmünsterParish church in Ingolstadt, Germany2.3 km
- ArzbergMountain in Germany29 km
- KreuztorWas built in 1385, is the guard tower with seven small turrets and was the western gate of Ingolstadt Fortress2.5 km
- Biburg AbbeyMonastery in Bavaria, Germany30 km
- Duke's Chest CastleWas built in 1255 as the additional fortification to the southwest part of the city wall1.8 km
- Hirschberg Castle (ensemble)Castle30 km
- Alte Donau mit BrenneNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany5.6 km
- Astronomiepark IngolstadtPark in Germany2.0 km
- Donauauen an der KälberschüttNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany3.5 km
- FinkensteinNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany24 km
- GrüntopfSpring in Germany21 km
- Königsau bei GroßmehringNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany7.0 km
- Kratzmühle TechnikmuseumMuseum in Germany26 km
- KreutNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany23 km
- Museum KöschingMuseum in Germany5.8 km
- Öchsel BergSummit17 km
- Saint GilesGerman church building24 km
- St. Margaret (ensemble)Catholic parish church25 km
- Staatsgalerie NeuburgPicture gallery in the west wing of the Palace in Neuburg an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany20 km
- Altmühl Panoramaweg Schlaufe 16 MuehlenwegHiking19 km
- DonauthermeWith kids1.2 km
- Kleinzoo WassersternWith kids · Wildlife3.5 km
- Sternwarte IngolstadtObservatory3.4 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Urdonautalsteig Etappe 4 Oberhausen - Bergen
- Nature: Wildpark
When to go to Ingolstadt
The best time to visit Ingolstadt is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecBest time8:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. In April, 25 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ingolstadt
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hohenwart8 places20 km
- Aiglsbach16 places21 km
- Eichstätt40 places24 km
- Essing40 places32 km
- Thalmässing22 places39 km
- Berg21 places40 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ingolstadt?
The best known: Audi museum mobile, Liebfrauenmünster, Arzberg, Kreuztor, Biburg Abbey. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ingolstadt?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to Ingolstadt?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 53 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ingolstadt as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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