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Landshut Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Bavaria, Germany

About Landshut

Landshut was founded in 1204 by DukeLouisIWittelsbach. Not even 30 years later it already became residence, and after the division of the duchy of Bavaria in 1255 the capital of Lower Bavaria. In the 15th century the famousLandshut Weddingtook place, one of the most splendid festivities of the Middle Ages. At the beginning of the 16th century Lower Bavaria and Upper Bavaria were reunited. Although Landshut at that point lost its status as capital, the 16th century was the city's architectural boom era. After that, Landshut lost most of its significance, besides a short time of importance in the beginning of the 19th century, when the University of Bavaria resided a mere 26 years in Landshut. For a brief time towards the end of World War II, a subcamp of the Dachau concentration camp was lo

Top Attractions in Landshut

Explore the best things to see and do in Landshut:

  • Bartlmädult Beer Festival
  • Christmas fair
  • Church of St. Judoc
  • Church of St. Martin
  • City Residence Landshut
  • Hofgarten
  • Landshut Wedding 1475
  • Medieval city centre

Where to Eat in Landshut

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Augustiner an der St. Martinskirche
  • 🍴Bernlochner
  • 🍴Break Burger Urban Station Landshut
  • 🍴Gasthaus zum Freischütz
  • 🍴Heilig-Geist-Stüberl Gaststätte
  • 🍴Kathi's Steakhouse Landshut

Where to Stay in Landshut

  • 🏨Hotel Goldene Sonne
  • 🏨Hotel Lifestyle
  • 🏨Lindner Hotel Kaiserhof

Landshut Travel Guide Sections

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