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1 Furtwangen - 2 - 3 - 4 Donaubergland - 5 - great vacations in the Birthplace of the river on the upper danube welcome to the land of hiking - and cake! nature at its most natural

Furtwangen is SouthWest ’s “top” destination: the highest community in The is in Donaueschingen. Visitors from around the world come Tuttlingen is a city of surprises. Internationally, it is known as a world center of medical The literal translation of Donauwellen is Danube Waves. But to a German, it refers to a As it curves through the mountains of the Swabian Alb, the Young Danube passes -Württemberg (3,750 feet), Germany’s best snow, and, from the Mountain to see the where the stone statues stairs and balustrade were given a facelift in technology and for its fine university. But it also has the romantic ruins of 15th-century lovely part of SouthWest Germany…and also to a luscious cake! This region offers much through the Upper Danube Nature Park. Here the rugged cliffs are a challenge for look-out tower, views of France and Switzerland. And, this is also the start of Europe‘s 2015. In this pretty town, the water from the spring joins the and Rivers to Honberg and the Protestant parish , as well as the oldest Art Nouveau to visitors. Start with the eight hiking trails, five of which are rated among Germany’s climbers while the river itself is perfect for kayakers and canoeists. Then there is the second-longest river: the Danube! Skiers, boarders, jumpers and cross country compe- create Europe’s second-longest river. Surrounded by the Nature church in SouthWest Germany. Not surprisingly, the Danube is a focal point with an best. Not only are the paths well graded, everything is clearly signposted. All have grand Danube Cycle Path alongside the river plus 300 miles/500 km of well-marked hiking discover the titors train at the Skiinternat Center and go on to win Olympic and international titles. Park, Donaueschingen is the ideal base for the Great Outdoors. As well as camping and attractive park and even a beach on its banks. Just outside of town, trails link into a views of the Donaubergland, the mountainous area between the source of the river trails. Beuron itself also has a big reputation for its summer concerts. All in all, the More traditional is the Black Forest heritage of watch and clock making; the German 27 holes of golf, there are miles of hiking trails and the beginning of the Danube Cycle network of well-marked biking and hiking routes. And when you return, TuWass, the and the Donauversickerung (Danube Sinkhole), as well as the so-called Swabian Grand region surrounding this charming small town is perfect for anyone who is looking for Clock Museum displays Germany’s largest collection of timepieces. Path, perfect for families, groups or solo cyclists. town’s modern thermal baths, offer total relaxation. Canyon, where the Young Danube carves its way through a steep gorge. an active, yet relaxing holiday in unspoiled countryside. „young danube“

SouthWest Germany and rediscover the „Young Danube.“ Visitors love two attractions. One is the NEW for 2016: Take a special guided In the town of Beuron itself, the From its source in the Black Forest to the Bavarian , the source of the mighty Danube, created by walk to learn about the history, myths and Tuttlingen makes a great base for visiting And as a reward for your exertions, enjoy Abbey of St Martin is still lived in by young Danube flows through some of the most beautiful, partly two small rivers, the Brigach (near Furt- significance of the source of the Danube. beautiful , the Black Kaffee und Kuchen, coffee and cake, a great Benedictine monks. Visitors are welcome undiscovered landscapes in the south of Germany. wangen) and the Breg (near St Georgen). Explore the grand palace, the Fürstlich Forest and the Swabian Alb. But don’t German tradition. So, sit in the sun on a to attend mass and hear the renowned On a trip along the Danube, numerous young new perspectives The second is in Schonach: the world’s Fürstenbergisches Schloss. It even has miss less well-known delights, such as medieval square and order up that delicious Gregorian chanting. arise on a familiar river. largest cuckoo clock. 15 feet across, the Napoleon’s portable urinal in the museum! the volcanic “cones” near Hegau and the Donauwellen, a decadent mix of vanilla NEW for 2016: Beuron has opened Go on an experience on the Danube -whether by car, by foot or by clock weighs six tons; the cuckoo, which In the heart of town, see the colorful Art Donauversickerung, the Danube Sinkhole, and chocolate cake, with sour cherries, a new motorhome park for campers. bicycle, you will find unusual insights into natural phenomena as appears on the half-hour, weighs in at 330 Nouveau buildings, tour the museums and near Möhringen. Here, the river actually buttercream, cocoa and chocolate. What’s Close to both the Danube River and the well as unexpected and active experiences. pounds! visit the Fürstenberg brewery, founded disappears underground for six months of not to like? monastery, this is a peaceful spot to spend in 1283. the year! a night – or more. Tourism Information Ferienland im Schwarzwald Donaueschingen Tourist Information Tuttlingen Tourism Donaubergland Tourism Beuron Tourist Information Franz-Schubert-Strasse 3 Karlstraße 58 Rathausstraße 1 Am Seltenbach 1 Kirchstraße 18 78141 Schönwald 78166 Donaueschingen 78532 Tuttlingen 78532 Tuttlingen 88631 Beuron Tel: + 49 (0)7722 860831 Tel. 0771/857-221 Tel. 07461/99 340 Tel: + 49 (0) 7461 780 16 75 Tel. 07579/9210-0 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.dasferienland.de www.donaueschingen.de www.tuttlingen.de www.donau-wellen.de www.beuron.de

6 - 7 Landkreis Sigmaringen - 8 Oberschwaben - 9 - 10 - 11 /Neu-Ulm - a holiday oasis celts and churches between the danube and lake constance 43 beers, 4 breweries, 1 city 40,000 years of history where the middle ages meet the present day

High on a cliff, the magnificent Schloss Sigmaringen dominates the town. Germany’s The Sigmaringen Region extends from the Swabian Alb mountains to Lake Constance. Upper stretches from the low hills of SouthWest Germany‘s Allgäu and the When it comes to beer tradition and culture, few cities in Europe can match Ehingen. Surrounded by forested hills and rugged cliffs, the half-timbered town of Blaubeuren is Ulm is famous for its Gothic cathedral; its steeple measures 530 feet / 161.5 meters, second largest castle still belongs to the Hohenzollern family, who are decendants of Between Beuron and Sigmaringen the Danube flows through a romantic landscape, where moors around the spa resorts to the broad valley of the Danube. The wide variety of The four historic, independent breweries produce 43 different beers, with special brews directly on the Danube. The attraction is the Blautopf, a 72-foot / 22-meter deep making it the tallest in the world. The medieval Fischerviertel (the Fishermen’s Quarter), Germany’s emperors. Although it was rebuilt after a fire in 1893, the towers of the every town has an historic heart. Must-sees include the imposing , the old landscape has biking trails for all abilities. Notable are the Danube/Lake Constance and for each season. Find out more on a brewery tour, follow the Beer Trail, pedal on the spring with deep blue water. Legend has it that Lau, a beautiful water nymph, once with its half-timbered houses and little bridges, could be straight out of a story book. earlier medieval fortress are still standing. Inside the grand galleries are filled with Benedictine monastery in Beuron and the prehistoric hillfort of Heuneberg. Near the Oberschwaben-Allgäu cycle routes, both rated four-star by Germany’s national Bierkulturbike and visit the museum. Enjoy exhibitions, talks and workshops. There is lived there. But the origins of Blaubeuren date back to the Paleolithic era, when the But there is also a modern Ulm. The white, drum-shaped Stadthaus is a 1993 design by antiques, paintings and porcelain. One of the world’s largest collections of weapons lies one of Europe’s most important archaeological sites. From the 7th to the 5th centuries cycling association. But is also perfect for hiking and walking. The Donau- even a BierKulturHotel. Taste and compare: Wheat Beer and Pils, Autumn Gold and first modern humans settled in the region’s many limestone caves. Discover more in the American architect Richard Meier. And then there is the avant garde glass pyramid of ranges from medieval times to the present day. The stables, now a museum, display all BC, this citadel overlooking the Danube was the seat of a Celtic royal family. Activities include FelsenLäufe, near Sigmaringen, has an array of top-rated hiking trails, with great views Christmas Beer, Bock Beer and smoky Rauchbier. Do it all in one place in the beer gar- Urgeschichtliche Museum (Prehistoric Museum), where the oldest example of figurative the public library. Don’t miss the Ulm Museum, where the 40,000-year-old Lion Man, things equine, from coaches and carriages to saddles and horse shoes. hiking, cycling and paddling. of the Danube Valley and the Upper Danube Nature Park. den in Lake Groggen Park, where beer from all of Ehingen’s breweries is served! prehistoric art, the tiny carving of the “Venus of Hohle Fels,” can be seen. one of the world’s earliest figurative sculptures, can be seen.

An ambitious new project to recreate the Perhaps you want to do your own thing? Blaubeuren also has one of the There is so much to do and see in Ulm Explore Sigmaringen, with its half-timbe- past is the Campus Galli near Messkirch. Upper Swabia is also known for its rich That is easy. All you have to do is just best-preserved medieval town centers in and, across the Danube in New Ulm: Board red houses, Baroque parish church and The idea is to build a copy of a medieval Baroque heritage. Follow the 50-year-old download the free “Ehingen app” for your SouthWest Germany. Follow the walking a boat for a trip on the river, take on the brewery museum. Then paddle a canoe monastery, using the original 9th-cen- Upper Swabian Baroque Route (310 miles own private Beer Culture City tour, com- trail to see the highlights, from the impres- challenge of the DAV Climbing Wall, or just or kayak on the Danube; cycle along quiet tury plans. These are the only surviving / 500 km) to find romantic and plete with images, sounds and text. Using sive monastery, with its ornate stalls and zoom round the Ecodrom indoor speed- back roads; follow the DonauFelsenLäufe, architectural drawings from that period! abbeys, magnificent ceiling frescoes and your smartphone (Android or Apple), you high altar, to the monks’ bathhouse, with way in an electric go-kart. Not far away is the Danube Cliff Trail network. These five Best of all, visitors can watch the artisans carvings, elaborately-decorated organs can walk round this historic town 24 hours its frescoes. And everywhere are photoge- Roggenburg Monastery, dating from 1444 highly-rated hiking trails are circular and at work on what will be the monastery of and more. Just follow the distinctive sign: a day and 365 days a year. nic half-timbered houses. and the pretty town of Weissenhorn. vary in time from 2 ½ to 5 ½ hours long. Saint Gall. a yellow cherub on a green background. Ehingen (Donau) Tourism Sigmaringen Tourist Information Sigmaringen Region Tourism Oberschwaben Tourism Marktplatz 1 Blaubeuren Tourist Information Ulm/Neu-Ulm Tourism Leopoldplatz 4 Leopoldstraße 4 Neues Kloster 1 89584 Ehingen Kirchplatz 10 Town Hall, Münsterplatz 50 72488 Sigmaringen 72488 Sigmaringen 88427 Tel. 07391/503-207 89143 Blaubeuren 89073 Ulm Tel. 07571/106 224 Tel. 07571/1020 Tel. 07583/331060 [email protected] Tel: + 49 (0) 73 44 96 69 90 Tel: + 49 (0) 731 161-2830 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.ehingen.de [email protected] [email protected] www.sigmaringen.de www.landkreis-sigmaringen.de www.oberschwaben-tourismus.de www.bierkulturstadt.info www.blaubeuren.de www.tourismus.ulm.de

12 A 12 B 13 14 15 Bayerisch-Schwaben - Bayerisch-Schwaben - Landkreis - Neuburg an der Donau - - www.die-junge-donau.de where bavaria and swabia meet city hopping in bavarian swabia land of green gold city of renaissance traditional and modern life on the danube

… that’s Bavarian Swabia, with its flagship attractions of and LEGOLAND Ger- , a true “pearl of the Danube,” wows visitors with its sumptuous historical A lordly ambience and romantic backdrop are found in , in the District of The Danube and the spirit of Renaissance are the primary features of Neuburg an Ingolstadt represents the ideal meeting of traditional life, modern urban flair and his- many, Geopark Ries and the Swabian Danube Valley, with hundreds of lakes and one of architecture and a wealth of artistic attractions. The city’s many churches and its long . The old ducal city with its historic castle hill has many stories der Donau. The imposing façade of the palace, with its two striking round towers, is torical sights such as the Neues Schloss (New Castle). The city was also home to what Germany’s largest contiguous riparian forest areas. Countless rivers and streams give the history shaped by the prince-bishops of Augsburg have brought Dillingen the title of the to tell. Visitors can also enjoy pedaling to their heart’s content along the Donauradweg already visible from afar. The city is set in a delightful landscape in the Danube Valley, was for centuries one of the most important Central European universities. Doctor Bavarian part of Swabia its distinctive character. Tucked away along these rivers lie small “Swabian Rome.” Also interesting: It was here on the Danube that Sebastian Kneipp first (Danube Cycle Path). Vohburg is a good starting point for exploring the District with where the Franconian Jura meets the Donaumoos fens and hills. Neuburg’s golden age Frankenstein and the Illuminati trace their roots to here. Ingolstadt has a longstanding corners of paradise, a home for rare flora and fauna. And between historic cities lining established his health practices. Donauwörth, located at the foothills of the Swabian and all five senses. See, feel, smell, taste – you can experience hops, also known as “green started in 1522. The royal palace, Hofkirche (court church) and Jagdschloss Grünau tradition as a fortified city, which is still visible today. Rustic beer gardens extend Bavari-

the Swabian Danube like a string of pearls, impressive cultural monuments and idyllic Franconian Jura, marks the connection with the Romantic Road. Historic festivals and gold,” up close and personal. Located right in the middle of the Hallertau area, the hunting manor were built during this time. Over the years the city continued to ex- an hospitality to all who enter. Bavarian beer is known all over the world for its quality.

natural landscapes, there are major highlights and insider tips to discover. many worthwhile events stand for the lively cultural scene in this former imperial city. largest hops-growing region in the world, you are right there where beer gets its start. pand, so today, it is considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful Renaissance cities. It was here that the famed purity law governing beer was enacted in 1516. Preusser Volker - www.bayern.by © www.die-junge-donau.de Ingolstadt: © AUDI AG AUDI © Ingolstadt:

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Culture and nature form a perfect symbiosis in the area around Kelheim, an awesome The city of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies at the northernmost point The Straubing-Bogen vacation area straddles the Danube, with the Bavarian Forest on The city of Deggendorf is the gateway to the Bavarian Forest, opening up walking and Passau, the Baroque “city of three rivers,” is located right on the Austrian border. It is destination for vacationers and excursions. Visible from afar, the Befreiungshalle (Hall on the Danube. The river has been a vital part of the magnificent city for nearly 2,000 one side and the fertile Gäuboden area – the breadbasket of Bavaria – on the other. hiking trails to explore the national park. The first tanners, carpenters, and wainwrights also where the Danube meets the rivers and Ilz – a natural spectacle that shapes the of Liberation) – Kelheim’s most prominent landmark – stands proud atop the Michels- years. For a long time, the Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke) was a crossroads for import- Scenic landscapes, restorative peace and quiet, and a pleasant low mountain climate set up shop here about 800 years ago, seeking to take advantage of the riverside­ loca- landscape. The city was built in the Baroque style by Italian master builders in the 17th berg. , with its abbey brewery, is the jewel of the Danube Gap (Do- ant trade routes. Strolling through the narrow streets of the historic city, visiting the promise true rest and relaxation. Straubing-Bogen is also the cradle of the famed tion. The Handwerksmuseum (Museum of Crafts) in Deggendorf’s Kulturviertel area of- century. Its towers, colorful façades, picturesque plazas, and winding streets, are lending naudurchbruch). Hikers can find a wide range of options in sunny juniper heathlands sumptuous villas of the nobility, the princely palace, or the numerous Romanesque and Bavarian coat of arms, with its diamond-shaped lozenges, which originates from the fers a glimpse at how they lived and worked. Across the street, the Stadtmuseum (City it a Mediterranean flair. In the historic city center, St. Stephen’s Cathedral rises, boasting and natural, untouched forests, for example the Danube Panoramic Route (Donau-Pan- Gothic churches, you encounter Regensburg’s historical wealth at every turn. Hidden 13th century with Countess Ludmilla of Bogen. Her second husband, Duke Ludwig of Museum) features an original Biedermeier-era pharmacy, complete with tablet machine. the largest Baroque interior of any church north of the and, with 17,974 pipes, the oramaweg). Cyclists can look forward to a well-developed network of bike routes. courtyards and mediterranean plazas give Regensburg its typical “Italian” flair. Bavaria, integrated the lozenges into his own Wittelsbach coat of arms. The “Kapuzinerstadl” in a former monastic church offers international art exhibitions. world’s largest cathedral organ. The rivers of Passau are easy to explore by boat.

Here, right where beer originates, you The area around Regensburg fascinates Colorful bourgeois homes and a central The Deggendorfer Land area is where The former prince-bishop market towns can feel the fascination of “green gold,” visitors with its diverse range of river square with a bustling market: Strau- the River, flowing down from the of Obernzell and , the - as hops have also been called. Visitors valley landscapes, large number of cultural bing, the old Bavarian ducal city on the Bavarian Alps, meets the Danube. The mark (local administrative unit) of Thyrnau can experience brewcraft and culture monuments and castle ruins, and its small Danube, invites visitors to stroll and take Isarmündung (the mouth of the Isar) infor- and the historic towns of Gottsdorf and at Kuchlbauer’s Bierwelt, in . but fine wine-growing region. Enjoy the nu- in the sights. Guests are enchanted by mation center is an exciting place to start Kellberg, known for its air quality, are all The brewery grounds are home to the merous impressive options and vista points the charming art in the Ursuline Church for anyone visiting the region, located in found in the area around Passau, where 35-meter Kuchlbauer Tower, which was located throughout the area like the famed (Ursulinenkirche),­ the Brick Gothic style of the wetlands and featuring aquariums, meets and designed by Friedensreich Hundertwas- – the neoclassical marble temple the St. James Church (St. Jakob) with its exhibits, and a spacious outdoor area South . One spectacular treat ser. The bath and hot springs complexes built by King – or the colored Moses window, designed by Dürer, where many habitats are simulated in is the musical fireworks show held in in and Bad Gögging are the lovingly crafted Nepal Himalaya Pavilion, or trace the footsteps of the Romans at the true-to-life detail. The center is a unique Vilshofen on the second weekend in July: perfect spot to relax afterward. located in Wiesent. Gäuboden Museum. experience for children. Danube in Flames!

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