Schwäbischwerder Children's Day
Historic children's festival with roots since 1680, in which schoolchildren depict the city's history in a colorful historical play and procession on a July weekend.
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💡 Tips
- Walk up the magnificent Reichsstraße to see the historic townhouses in the best light.
- The confluence of the Wörnitz and Danube rivers is an excellent photo spot in the late afternoon.
- You will find easily accessible parking along the river promenades.
- Many historic sights can be ideally explored on a guided city tour.
🍽 Food
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Bavarian-Swabian cuisine
Look for a brewery or tavern in the old town for hearty roasts and Spätzle.
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Fish along the Danube
Enjoy regional fish dishes in the restaurants overlooking the rivers.
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Beer garden culture
On warm days, a visit to a traditional Bavarian beer garden near the river is a must.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
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Reichsstraße
One of the most beautiful streets in southern Germany has numerous boutiques and specialty shops.
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Regional specialties
Buy local beer and Swabian sausages in the traditional shops of the old town.
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Promenade at the Old Danube Port
A quiet walkway right by the water, handy for unwinding.
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Käthe-Kruse Doll Museum (surroundings)
The quiet streets around the museum and the former Capuchin monastery invite contemplation.
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Donauwörth is a historic Bavarian city uniquely positioned at the confluence of the Wörnitz and Danube rivers. As a prominent stop on the world-famous Romantic Road, it has visitors a quintessential South German experience. The city's main thoroughfare, the Reichsstraße, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful streets in Germany, lined with magnificent patrician houses that recall its past as a Free Imperial City. Key architectural landmarks include the Gothic Liebfrauenmünster and the Baroque Heilig Kreuz Monastery. In modern times, Donauwörth has evolved into a significant industrial powerhouse, serving as the headquarters for Airbus Helicopters, a global leader in the aerospace industry. This juxtaposition of medieval heritage and cutting-edge aviation technology defines the city's character. Cultural enthusiasts also flock to the Käthe Kruse Doll Museum, which celebrates the life and work of the world-renowned doll maker who lived here. Additionally, the city is a major junction for cyclists touring the Danube Cycle Path, making it an animated center for international tourism and regional commerce.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Reichsstraße · Liebfrauenmünster · Käthe Kruse Doll Museum
- Nearby: Harburg (Swabia) (10 km)
- Population: ~20.108
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 63 | 47 | 53 | 51 | 96 | 96 | 100 | 100 | 66 | 60 | 54 | 59 |
Geography
Facts
- First documented: approx. 500 AD
- Elevation: 410 meters above sea level
- Number of districts: 11
- Main employer: Airbus Helicopters
- Located at Danube kilometer 2508
- Total area: 77.02 square kilometers
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Donauwörth located?
The town is located in Bavaria at the confluence of the Wörnitz and Danube rivers and is part of the Romantic Road.
What is the Reichsstraße?
The Reichsstraße is the heart of the old town and is considered one of the most beautiful streetscapes in southern Germany.
Are there museums for children?
The Käthe Kruse Doll Museum is a highlight for families, showcasing the famous handmade dolls.
Can you go cycling here?
Yes, Donauwörth is a central hub for the Danube Cycle Path and the Romantic Road Cycle Path.
What is the Heilig Kreuz Monastery?
It is an impressive Baroque church known for its particles of the 'Holy Cross' relic.
Donauwörth: where is it located?
Donauwörth is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Donauwörth: what is there to see?
Highlights include Reichsstraße, Liebfrauenmünster, Käthe Kruse Doll Museum.
Donauwörth: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Donauwörth: why is it worth visiting?
Donauwörth is a historic Bavarian city uniquely positioned at the confluence of the Wörnitz and Danube rivers.
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