Erich Reisinger
Ingolstadt

Highlights in Ingolstadt

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Bavarian state fortress Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt is also a city of gates, towers and casemates. The city on the Danube has a long tradition as a fortress city and was even expanded into a Bavarian state fortress in the 19th century. Impressive fortifications can be seen everywhere in the cityscape, best of all in Klenzepark, the largest open-air museum of German fortress architecture.
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Ingolstadt - City of pure beer

The Bavarian Beer Purity Law was enacted at Ingolstadt in 1516. The best place to enjoy pure beer is in a traditional pub or in an idyllic beer garden.
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Shopping city Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt is one of the hottest insider tips when it comes to shopping. The shopping mile in the historic old town, the Westpark shopping center and the internationally renowned Ingolstadt Outlet Shopping Village make the hearts of all bargain hunters beat faster.
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Ingolstadt - The heart of an eventful cycling region

Ingolstadt is the heart of an attractive and varied cycling region. Cycle tours in the varied surrounding countryside take you through old Bavarian cultural landscapes, asparagus fields and hop gardens or the Altmühltal Nature Park. Pretty villages with inns and beer gardens line the route.
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Frankenstein - a true Schanzer

Would you have guessed it? The successful novel "Frankenstein", published in 1818, is largely set in Ingolstadt! A lot of creepy things await visitors on the banks of the Danube, including the Dr. Frankenstein's Mystery Tour.

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History, tradition and modern urban flair come together wonderfully in Ingolstadt . Within the city walls are historical treasures such as the New Palace, the High School - home to the former First Bavarian State University - and the Old Anatomy with the German Museum of Medical History. Gabled houses, gates and fortifications characterize the image of the city that Mary Shelley chose as the setting for her famous novel "Frankenstein". Those interested in culture can look forward to a varied range of extraordinary museums, renowned concerts, exhibitions and theater performances. Fun and relaxation are the order of the day at the Donautherme Wonnemar adventure and wellness pool. With the Audi museum mobile, gastronomy and shopping, concerts and arthouse cinema, the Audi Forum Ingolstadt offers a wide range of activities. And in the new outlet shopping center Ingolstadt Village, a unique shopping experience with big brands at low prices awaits all guests.

Ingolstadt is also the gateway to one of the most beautiful regions in Germany: Bavarian hospitality and international flair, a high quality of life and a wide range of leisure activities - all this characterizes the adventure region Ingolstadt between the Hallertau hop region, Schrobenhausen asparagus country and the Altmühltal nature park.