Straubing connects a long view into the past with a wide range of visitor interests. The Gäubodenmuseum spans more than 7,000 years of the city’s history and that of the surrounding area; other highlights include a former ducal palace on the Danube, a historic cemetery, wildlife and an H0 model railway layout. When planning your trip, you can first consider whether to focus on culture and history or combine different interests. If you are looking for a hotel in Straubing, these topics can serve as a starting point for planning your stay.

City History from the Roman Treasure to Early History

The Gäubodenmuseum invites visitors to explore 7,000 years of the history of Straubing and the surrounding area. One of its collection highlights is the Roman treasure: the city of Straubing describes it as the largest closed hoard of Roman parade armor ever found. This description shows why the treasure holds a special place in the city’s history.

Another historical perspective is offered by the “Baiern gefunden” exhibition, which opened in 2018. It is interactive and accessible. Its finds come from richly furnished early medieval necropolises and illustrate early Bavarian history. Together with the Roman treasure, the exhibition spans a broad period without equating these distinct historical topics.

The Ducal Palace and Cemetery as Further Historic Sites

Duke Albrecht I had the former ducal palace on the Danube built from 1356 as the Lower Bavarian residence of the Wittelsbach Duchy of Bavaria-Straubing-Holland. The duchy existed from 1353 to 1425. The Agnes Bernauer Festival is held in the courtyard of Straubing’s ducal palace every four years. It tells the story of Agnes Bernauer, the daughter of a barber-surgeon. If you would like to include the festival in your travel plans, check the specific performance dates against your travel dates.

The Historic Cemetery of St. Peter offers another perspective on Straubing’s history. A high wall and mature trees define its setting; more than 1,000 tombstones tell the story of the city. The cemetery is described as a tranquil oasis. Here, historical memorials sit alongside surroundings shaped by the wall and trees.

Wildlife and Model Railways as Alternative Attractions

Around 200 animal species are kept at Straubing Zoo. Exotic examples include lions, parrots and crocodiles; native wildlife is represented by lynxes, brown bears and bison. The scale and variety of animal groups give the zoo a different focus from the city’s historical collections.

BlueBrix in Straubing features a 130-square-meter H0 model railway layout, with a special focus on the city of Straubing. This brings the focus back to Straubing itself, this time on the scale of a model railway layout. When looking for a hotel in Straubing, you can weigh up these different interests and consider which ones you would like to shape your trip.

A Destination Nearby

Near Straubing, the Straubing Danube rest stop is located on the Große-Laaber cycle path, shortly before the Große Laaber flows into the Danube. It has seating and bicycle racks, with views of Straubing and the Danube. Its location on the cycle path and the views of the two rivers offer a different experience from the cultural attractions within the destination.

More Options in the Wider Straubing-Bogen Destination

In the wider Straubing-Bogen destination, the Bogenberg District Museum offers individually tailored guided tours about Bogenberg. They are intended for groups of ten or more and school classes. Tours can also be booked outside opening hours with advance notice by phone or in writing.

Length and facilities are useful points of comparison when considering two trails in the wider destination. The Kobelberg Nature Trail in Wiesenfelden is about 4.5 kilometers long and has nine stations; it is suitable for strollers and is cleared in winter. The circular trail around Beckenweiher in Wiesenfelden is 2.3 kilometers long, barrier-free and suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Five information points with benches and information boards cover the local flora and fauna, conservation status and the history of Beckenweiher. There is also a 110-meter-long nature observation boardwalk. The trails therefore differ both in length and in the facilities specified for each.

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