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Things to see in Landshut (Germany): 41 places and when to go
Landshut is a town in Germany, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Temples (8), Food and drink (8). The best known are St. Martin's Church, Landshut, Trausnitz Castle and Seligenthal Abbey. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 48.5378, 12.1596
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Temples (8) · Food and drink (8) · Museums and art (6) · Hiking (6) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 34 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Trausnitz Castle, at 500 m.
What to see in Landshut
The places in and around Landshut, 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.
- St. Martin's Church, LandshutChurch building in Landshut, Bavaria, Germany729 m
- Trausnitz CastleCastle in Germany865 m
- Seligenthal AbbeyAbbey in Landshut, Stadtkreis Landshut, Bavaria, Germany1.1 km
- Stalag VII-AGerman World War II prisoner-of-war camp at Moosburg, Bavaria17 km
- Landshut ResidenceBuilding in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Germany666 m
- Heilig-Geist-Kirche (Landshut)Church528 m
- JesuitenkircheChurch680 m
- St. JodokBuilding in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Germany220 m
- Mariä Heimsuchung (Landshut-Frauenberg)Church building in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Germany6.8 km
- Rathaus LandshutBuilding in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, Germany589 m
- Schloss NiederaichbachCastle in Niederaichbach, Lower Bavaria, Germany14 km
- Stadtpfarrkirche Mariä HimmelfahrtBuilding in Vilsbiburg, Lower Bavaria, Germany17 km
- Archäologisches Museum EssenbachArchaeological museum in Essenbach, Bavaria, Germany9.3 km
- 1. Niederbayerisches Automobil- und MotorradmuseumVehicle museum in Adlkofen, Bavaria, Germany7.6 km
- Ehemaliger Standortübungsplatz Landshut mit IsarleiteNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany4.5 km
- Goldbach MUSEUMLocal history museum in Ergoldsbach, Bavaria, Germany17 km
- Heimatmuseum VilsbiburgLocal history museum in Vilsbiburg, Bavaria, Germany17 km
- LändtorHistory814 m
- St. KastulusChurch building in Moosburg an der Isar, Upper Bavaria, Germany18 km
- Schloss MirskofenHistory8.7 km
- Schulmuseum AhrainSchool museum in Essenbach, Bavaria, Germany9.6 km
- Vogelfreistätte Mittlere IsarstauseenNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- C. WittmannBrewery2.0 km
- Freibad MirskofenWith kids9.4 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Hohenthanner Schloßbrauerei, Kämper Bräu, Klosterbrauerei Furth, Klosterdestillation St. Josef, Landshuter Brauhaus, Pöllinger, Zombräu
- With kids: Stadtbad Vilsbiburg, Städtisches Freibad
- Stargazing: Sternwarte Seligenthal, Sternwarte Stollnried
- Hiking: Via Sancti Martini HW-32-02 Kröning - Geisenhausen, Via Sancti Martini HW-33-01 Geisenhausen - Landshut, Via Sancti Martini HW-33-02 Landshut - Eching, Via Sancti Martini HW-33-03 Eching - Langenpreising, Wolfgangweg - 04 - Essenbach-Landshut, Wolfgangweg - 05 - Landshut-Vilsbiburg
When to go to Landshut
The best time to visit Landshut 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.
- JanPossible8:31
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:26
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:53
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecBest time8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. In April, 39 of the 41 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 Landshut
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 34 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
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- Dorfen12 places28 km
- Erding26 places33 km
- Langquaid8 places34 km
- Aiglsbach16 places37 km
- Straubing26 places49 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Landshut?
The best known: St. Martin's Church, Landshut, Trausnitz Castle, Seligenthal Abbey, Stalag VII-A, Landshut Residence. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Landshut?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to Landshut?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 34 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Landshut as the destination and these 41 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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