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Lauingen (Danube)

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Practical info — Lauingen (Danube)

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📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

The Schimmelturm tower provides the best view of the town and the Danube valley; check the opening hours in advance as they are limited.
If cycling along the Danube Cycle Path, the town makes a great stop with easy bike parking around the Marktplatz.
Keep an eye out for the Albertus Magnus monument on the market square, celebrating the town's most famous son.
Parking is generally easier and often free on the outskirts near the riverbank compared to the narrow medieval center.

🍽 Food

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Kässpatzen

A traditional Swabian egg noodle dish with plenty of melted cheese and crispy onions. Look for traditional inns in the town center.

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Maultaschen

Swabian meat-filled dumplings, often served in a clear broth or pan-fried. Best enjoyed in a local Bavarian tavern.

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Local Beer

Bavarian Swabia has a rich brewing tradition; try a local draft beer at a beer garden along the river during summer.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Marktplatz Bakeries

Pick up traditional Bavarian pretzels and pastries from family-run bakeries around the main square.

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Weekly Farmer's Market

Check the local schedule for the weekly market to buy fresh regional produce directly from Swabian farmers.

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Donauwald

Take a peaceful walk through the Danube floodplain forest (Auwald), accessible just south of the town center.

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Luitpoldhain

A quiet town park first-rate for a short rest on a bench after exploring the historical streets.

Lauingen on the Danube is a former ducal residence town of the Dukes of Palatinate-Neuburg, with around 11,000 inhabitants, located in the Dillingen district of Bavarian Swabia. The town looks back on more than 1000 years of history and is known as the birthplace of Albertus Magnus (c. 1200), one of the most influential theologians and natural scientists of the Middle Ages. Its townscape is dominated by the 54-meter Schimmelturm tower from the 15th century, one of the most remarkable towers in southern Germany. The historic center features Renaissance and Baroque buildings, a historical town hall, and narrow lanes that still trace the medieval street plan. Lauingen lies along the Danube Cycle Route and is a starting point for excursions into the Swabian Danube Valley and the nearby Augsburg Nature Park.

Location: Bavaria, Germany
Top sights: Schimmelturm · St. Martin Parish Church · Albertus Magnus Monument
Nearby: Dillingen an der Donau (5 km)
Population: ~11.510

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	56	41	49	49	93	88	99	95	60	56	52	54

Geography

Population

11,510

Coordinates

48.56600, 10.43390

Facts

Lauingen received its town charter in 1268 from King Conrad IV.
Albertus Magnus (1200-1280) taught Thomas Aquinas, among others, in Cologne.
The Schimmelturm served as both watchtower and bell tower in the Middle Ages.
The town was part of the Principality of Palatinate-Neuburg from 1505 to 1808.
The local museum in the former Augustinian monastery showcases the town's long history.

Explore nearby

Notable places around

📍Dillingen an der Donau5 km · EExplore →

📍Gundelfingen an der Donau5 km · WExplore →

📍Giengen an der Brenz15 km · NWExplore →

📍Günzburg17 km · SWExplore →

📍Wertingen18 km · EExplore →

📍Herbrechtingen20 km · WExplore →

📍Leipheim20 km · SWExplore →

📍Neresheim22 km · NExplore →

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Sights in the town Lauingen (Danube) (11)

Schimmelturm

The 54-meter tower from the 15th century is Lauingen's landmark. Completed in 1457, it served as a watchtower and bell tower. On clear days, an observation platform features views as far as the Alps.

St. Martin Parish Church

The late Gothic hall church of St. Martin from the 15th century is one of the largest churches in the Swabian Danube Valley. Inside are Baroque altars and remarkable choir stalls.

Albertus Magnus Monument

The monument to the town's most famous son, Albertus Magnus, stands in the market square. The universal scholar and saint was born around 1200 in Lauingen.

Apollo-Grannus-Tempel 🏺 historical

Remains of a significant Roman temple complex dedicated to Apollo Grannus.

Lauinger Heimathaus 🏛 museum

Regional museum in Lauingen, offering insights into local history and traditions.

Deutz-Fahr Museum 🏛 museum

This technical museum shows the development of Deutz-Fahr brand tractors and harvesting machines.

🕒 Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; PH off

Älteste Faßanstalt in Bayern 🏛 museum

A historical museum dedicated to the traditional craft of barrel-making in Bavaria.

Römischer Keller 🏺 historical

Archaeological site in Lauingen preserving the remains of an ancient Roman cellar.

Alter See🌿 nature

Alter See in Lauingen Danube is a local body of water that invites for lingering by the shore.

Harald Prost See🌿 nature

Harald Prost See in Lauingen Danube provides a photogenic backdrop for an outdoor walk.

Luitpoldhain 👨‍👩‍👧 family

The Luitpoldhain playground in Lauingen Danube gives children plenty of space for activity in the fresh air.

Sights nearby (8)

Höchstädt Castle

5 km

The 16th-century Renaissance castle served as a dowager seat for the Dukes of Palatinate-Neuburg. Famous for the Battle of Höchstädt in 1704 during the War of Spanish Succession.

Dillingen an der Donau

5 km

Former bishopric town with the Baroque university church, palace, and University Street. Seat of the district.

Gundelfingen an der Donau

6 km

Medieval town with almost completely preserved town walls and a historic old town.

Mödingen Castle

12 km

Former Dominican nunnery with a Baroque monastery church where the Blessed Margaretha Ebner lived.

Donauried Nature Reserve

15 km

Important nature reserve in the Swabian Danube Moor with bird-watching stations.

Donauwörth Old Town

25 km

Donauwörth is one of Bavaria's oldest cities, with the Imperial Road and Harburg Castle nearby.

Harburg Castle

30 km

One of the largest and best-preserved 12th-century castle complexes in southern Germany.

Ulm Minster

42 km

Ulm Minster, with the world's tallest church spire (161.5 m), is just a short train ride away.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most famous building in Lauingen?

The Schimmelturm at the market square is a 54-meter-high medieval watchtower and the landmark of the city.

Which famous person comes from Lauingen?

Lauingen is the birthplace of the polymath Albertus Magnus, to whom a monument on the market square is dedicated.

Is Lauingen located directly on a river?

Yes, the city is located directly on the Danube and is a stop on the popular Danube Cycle Path.

Is there a historic old town?

The old town impresses with bourgeois houses from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as the imposing town hall.

What can you do in the surrounding area?

Visitors can go on bike tours along the Danube or visit the nearby Legoland Germany in Günzburg.

Lauingen (Danube): where is it located?

Lauingen (Danube) is located in Bavaria, Germany.

Lauingen (Danube): what is there to see?

Highlights include Schimmelturm, St. Martin Parish Church, Albertus Magnus Monument.

Lauingen (Danube): when is the best time to visit?

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.

Lauingen (Danube): why is it worth visiting?

Lauingen on the Danube is a former ducal residence town of the Dukes of Palatinate-Neuburg, with around 11,000 inhabitants, located in the Dillingen district of Bavarian Swabia.

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