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Stadt Dingolfi ng Information Centre at the “Bruckstadel“ Fischerei 9 · D-84130 Dingolfi ng

Phone +49 8731/32 71 00 Fax +49 8731/32 71 02 tourismus@dingolfi ng.de www.dingolfi ng.de

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photos Archives of the Town of Dingolfi ng, Reinhold Weissenbrunner, Stefan Salger

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2 Welcome to the Town of Dingolfing

dingolfi ng – located between munich, Passau and regensburg – is a typical town of Lower Bavaria: Charming, of reasonable size, nicely embedded in a wonderful landscape. And still, dingolfi ng is different…

Dingolfi ng is a town which has grown organically, with its own roots, history and character. Everything here has a deeper meaning and its own story. Everything here is authentic, nothing is artifi cial. This is how to explain the exceptional, perfect triad of culture, nature and industry, giving this very special town its charm.

Go with us on a trip to the people, art and culture of Dingolfi ng and fall in love with this very special place!

BiKe tour along the isar

3 fountain at the “Marienplatz“, the “stinKerturM”, fountain at the “pfarrplatz“ History, Impressions of the Town & Time Traveling

dingolfi ng. A historical town, a spot of land already appreciated by man in the Stone Age. Still, the most striking historical landmarks go back to the middle Ages… Once the town wall built in the 14th century separated the Lower Town around the Parish Church of St. John‘s from the Upper Town, which towers on the hill facing the Isar River. Today, the “Storchenturm“ (Storks’ Tower), “Hochbrücke“ (High Bridge) and particularly the “Stinkerturm“ are the main tour attractions through the historical centre. The many chapels and churches, the “Wollertor“ and, of course, the “Her- zogsburg“ (Ducal Castle) with their decorative gables and ornamental facades are the eye-catchers in the Upper Town, exciting witnesses of time. When you keep on strolling around Dingolfi ng, the numerous fountains and water games will attract your attention: More than 30 very different works of art embellish the view of the Town of Dingolfi ng.

Theme-orienTed CiTY ToUrS: • “Drunter & Drüber” (Up & Down) (The Get-to-know-tour through the Upper and Lower Town) • “Brunneng‘schichten“ (Fountain Stories) (A somehow different city tour) • “Schutz und Trutz” (Protection and Defense) (The medieval city fortifi cations of Dingolfi ng) • Guilds of Dingolfi ng (Medieval Handicraft)

4 Bridges to the Past

“hoChBrÜCKe” (high Bridge), a BriCK Building with five seMi-CirCular arChes

5 Celebr ate Bavarian Cosiness

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Charming, from Lower Bavaria & from the Heart

Children during the “Kirta” historical procession

Dingolfing. A town in Lower Bavaria where people cherish their customs and traditions. Even after 200 years, the Dingolfing annual fair, the “Kirta”, has lost nothing of its genuineness and down-to-earthness – every year on the third weekend in October during the days of merry festivity. The tradition of both Dingolfing Mid-Fasting-Markets can be traced back even further, to the beginnings of the 17th century. Also aware of tradition is the local brewery, having stood for quality, the German purity requirement and the use of local products for more than 150 years. Taste its beer in cosy beer gardens and the traditional inns of the town which treat you with the best of Bavarian food.

Very much under the banner of tradition are also Dingolfing’s numerous Weekly market clubs: They are devoted to singing and dancing or participate in the “Kirta” historical procession. It is here where traditional and modern elements mix, zeitgeist and history. Tradition with a modern touch… You can find specialties anywhere in Dingolfing – whether in culinary, musical or cultural respect.

Theme-oriented CITY TOURS: • The traditional brewery Wasserburger (Guided brewery tour) “Marienplatz“ at the heart • Beery Dingolfing (Culinary tour) of the historical town centre • Food specialities tour (Not only for housewives and amateur chefs) • About red tape and cheap Jacks (Dingolfing now & then)

7 The Countryside, Sports & Idyllic Spots

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8 “MÜhlBaCh“ on the “Bayerwaldring“

dingolfi ng. A rural town whose paradise for inline skaters – lead to an undulating inhabitants and visitors appreciate the country side or run closely along the river. All of surrounding countryside and the isar them are perfectly suitable for families, and you river wetlands as a nearby recreational are always surrounded by a calm, idyllic and very area. green environment. Picturesquely located in midst of an old cultural We also warmly recommend landscape and a beautiful nature, Dingolfi ng is the the hiking paths around ideal starting point for cycling or hiking tours: Get Dingolfi ng: Enjoy the fresh air on your bike directly at the house door or put on and take all your time to discover for your hiking boots – a familiar sight in Dingolfi ng. yourself the untouched beauty of the The bike path along the Isar is one of the favorite Lower Bavarian landscape. destinations of many amateur bikers, joggers And should you like to get even closer to or walkers – as well as a popular meeting point or on the water: The Isar also invites you for a walk with the family on Sundays. The land to canoeing or fi shing – be seduced by our along the Isar and Vils is famous for its nice biking idyllic river… tours: The bike paths around Dingolfi ng – many of them so well developed that they are also a

hALF mArAThon AT dinGoLFinG The sporting side of Dingolfi ng: During the annual half marathon in September four live bands and several thousands of by-standers cheer to encourage the runners on their arduous rounds from the town centre to the BMW plant and back again…

9 Close to Nature, to Recreation & to the City

dingolfi ng. A town close to nature, inviting its visitors to enjoy themselves and take a rest. A very green town, in close touch with nature and of a high recreational value, where you can get anywhere by foot. And perfectly suited to slow down your life for a few days: Strolling instead of rushing, enjoying instead of getting things done, ambling and, at the same time, do some shopping. Dingolfi ng tempts you into taking the time you deserve.

Theme-orienTed ToUrS • Town – Country – River (A cycling tour along the Isar) • A boat trip is always fun… (Canoeing and rubber rafting on the Isar) • Fisherman, raftsman, miller (Living on and with the water) • The “Fischerei“ (Impressive tales & quaint insight)

10 “Marterl“ on the “MÜhlBaCh“

“Small but mighty”, one would have said about a town like Dingolfi ng. Small due to its manageable 18,200 inhabitants, mighty due to its strong purchasing power, thus having a retail base with no need to hide in comparison with larger cities. Go on a long and pleasant shopping tour – and take some breaks in one of the many street cafés and restaurants. You can walk anywhere, with much green around you – this is Dingolfi ng!

“fisCherBrunnen“ (fisher fountain) in the “fisCherei“

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Living & Discovering History

12 Innovative, Attr active & Modern

dingolfi ng. A highly innovative town, whose social, cultural and economic life very much benefi ts from its exceptional status as a “car town”. Of manageable size and charming, but of high economic importance – this is Dingolfi ng. Mainly known for its local BMW plant, Dingolfi ng impressively demonstrates how well the triad of culture, nature and industry can work. The remarkable story of this town is presented in the award-winning museum of Dingolfi ng: In the departments of archeology, town history and industrial history – here, the success story of the local automotive industry is told, from the Glas Company to the BMW plant of today – you can walk through the past of the town. And now, get out from the venerable walls of the ducal castle to the present day and experience this great town at fi rst hand: Well-equipped for leisure, shopping and cultural activities, Dingolfi ng is a modern place to live and a picturesque holiday destination.

Theme-orienTed ToUrS BMw plant at dingolfing • The car town of Dingolfi ng now & then (From Little Puck to the joy of driving) • Museum tours (Informative guided tours of the Dingolfi ng Museum)

13 sKating parK Young, Dynamic & Reflecting Zeitgeist

dingolfi ng. An attractive town for all generations. As early as under the Glas Company, sports facilities were generously supported – and this has not changed over the past decades… Thus you can spend a “holiday at home” at the Dingolfi ng Isarhang under olive and palm trees and vine stocks, having a lot of fun without spending a fortune: The Caprima, the “island of unlimited bathing fun”, is the meeting point for families and the “water top-seller” in East Bavaria. The ice rink in Dingolfi ng gives everybody the opportunity of moving on ice – in summer, it becomes an event hall. All friends of skate- or snake boards – including the friends of street hockey – meet at the urbanely hip skating park. Here you can try out stunts, meet likeminded people and pursue your leisure activities in a relaxed atmosphere. Youth centre, playing grounds, nature trail, tennis courts and sports fi elds – Dingolfi ng is active and young!

Energy for Gener ations

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Cultural life also benefi ts from dingolfi ng‘s successful triad – where the economy is prospering, culture is thriving… Whether at the ducal castle or at the “Bruckstadel“, in front of the fountains or on town places, in the ice rink, in book shops or inns – you are surrounded by culture (almost) everywhere in Dingolfi ng. open air ConCert Nature, culture and industry – experience through Dingolfi ng how perfectly this triad can work!

town hall of dingolfing The ToWn hALL oF dinGoLFinG Markets, exhibitions and congresses, concerts and musicals, dancing events and theatre performances – for almost 30 years the Dingolfi ng Town Hall has been contributing a major part to the colorful cultural life of Dingolfi ng. An atmosphere and a catering trade that make you feel at ease and turn every evening into something special.

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ST. John‘s BAPTIST AND EVANGELIST The foundation stone of the three-aisled church was laid in 1467. Remarkable interior: 13 round pillars, reticulated vaulting with a star-shaped figuration, ten side chapels with late Gothic and Baroque frescoes, a two-floor sacristy, a larger-than-life sized Colossal God dating from 1522 as well as two life-sized wooden statues of both church patrons at the side of the high altar. The church is considered to be one of the most important late Gothic sacred buildings in Bavaria.

“BRUCKSTADEL“ The “Bruckstadel“, a historic building in the “Fischerei“ – the medieval part of Dingolfing – has its origins in the 14th century and served first as the tollkeeper’s place of work. Destroyed in 1743 in the course of the large town fire, the building was reerected in 1752. After thorough reconstruction work the “Bruckstadel“ today is the information centre of both, the town of Dingolfing and the administrative district of Dingolfing-Landau,including – among others – a meeting and exhibition room as well as a room for events.

“WOLLERTOR“

The “Wollertor“ (derived from the handicraft of the wool and cloth makers who passed the city gate to get to their wool fields) is the only town gate left from the Middle Ages (15th century) and located east of the Marienplatz. On the outside, you can see the coat of arms of the Town of Dingolfing. It has a saddleback roof on older pictures; today’s stepped gables seem to have been applied in the 19th century. The “Wollertor“ once accommodated the night guards.

DINGOLFING MUSEUM

The historically important building complex consists of three separate buildings, all of them erected between 1410 and 1477: The “Herzogsburg“ (Ducal Castle), one of the most beautiful and best preserved late Gothic secular buildings in Lower Bavaria, the “Pfleghof“ and the “Getreidekasten“ (Corn Box). The Dingolfing Museum presents the history of town and industry from their beginnings to the present day. The restaurant/café tingula and a shop are also part of the Museum. www.museum-dingolfing.de

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“STINKERTURM“

The “Stinkerturm“ (15th century) is a half-rounded brick tower with a cone roof made of wooden tiles which was part of the medieval town fortifications and used as a place of arrest for residents. Whether its name is due to the loud smell caused by arrested residents relieving themselves there or to the fact that prisoners were called “stinking” people is not quite clear… However that may be, it is a highly popular sight for guided cultural tours or town tours…

“Hochbrücke“ (HIGH BRIDGE)

The “Hochbrücke“ forms part of the medieval town wall which has been preserved to this day providing in the South access to the Upper Town. It leads from the Upper Town southward, over the Asenbach creek. The brick building was erected in 1612 with five semi-circular arches (approx. height of 18.4 m) and restored in 1966. With its upper bridge gate and a wayside shrine of St. Nepomuk it is now also regarded as an important stop for the regular guided tours through the old town centre of Dingolfing.

“Storchenturm mit Wehrgang“ (STORK‘S TOWER WITH GUARD‘S WALKWAY)

The “Storchenturm“ is – like the “Stinkerturm“ and “Hochbrücke“ (High Bridge) – part of the ancient remains of the medieval town wall existing to this day, and the town’s landmark. With regard to a stork’s nest on the plastered brick tower up to approximately 1815, it was called Stork‘s Tower. In 1862 the tower was repaired and decorated with a new Gothic facade. Today’s state and appearance, e.g. the pavilion roof, date back to 1905.

EXCURSIONS SUCH AS TO THE “BAYERN-PARK“…

…with Dingolfing as a good starting point. At the amusement park “Bayern-Park” everybody – from toddlers to grandparents – can pick whatever suits him or her best: Relaxing round trips, fairy-tale rides for children, numerous playgrounds and seats, lavish flower arrangements, splash and fun and adrenaline at the rafting site and on rollercoasters… www.bayernpark.de

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Radweg 19 Brunn DINGOLFING MUSEUM: EXCITING, NOT SQUARE

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