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@ TravelTelly
2025-04-19 09:20:50Landshut, located in Lower Bavaria, is one of Germany’s most beautiful and historically rich towns. Nestled on the banks of the Isar River, it charms with colorful Gothic buildings, a majestic hilltop castle, and a walkable old town full of character. It’s less touristy than Munich, but just as captivating.
🏰 Top Things to See in Landshut
👑 Trausnitz Castle
- Built in the 13th century and perched above the town
- Offers panoramic views over the red rooftops of Landshut
- Explore medieval halls, Renaissance arcades, and quirky art collections
⛪ St. Martin's Church
- Home to the tallest brick tower in the world (130m!)
- A soaring example of Gothic architecture—stunning inside and out
🏘️ Old Town (Altstadt)
- Lined with pastel-colored townhouses and bustling cafés
- Walk the Altstadt street, full of shops, bakeries, and history
- Don’t miss Ländtor, the medieval city gate that once guarded the town
🎭 Landshuter Hochzeit (Wedding Festival)
- Every four years, Landshut hosts one of Europe’s biggest historical reenactments
- Locals dress in 15th-century costumes to recreate the wedding of Duke George and Princess Hedwig (1475)
- Expect jousting, feasting, parades, and pageantry—pure medieval magic!
🍺 What to Eat & Drink
- Try Bavarian specialties like Weißwurst, pretzels, and Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle)
- Wash it down with a cold beer from one of the local breweries—Landshuter Brauhaus is a classic
- Grab a coffee at a riverside café or enjoy cake at a traditional Konditorei
🚆 How to Get There
- Just 1 hour by train from Munich
- Easily explored on foot or by bike
- A great day trip or stopover on your way to/from southern Bavaria or Austria
🌼 Best Time to Visit
- Spring and summer for festivals, riverside walks, and sunny beer gardens
- December for cozy Christmas markets and fairy-lit old town streets
- Any time of year for history lovers and slow travel fans
