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Pfarrkirchen
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💡 Tips
- The town center features a lovely historic avenue, Gartlberg, excellent for a short walk towards the pilgrimage church.
- If visiting in summer, check out if there are any trotting races on Bavaria's oldest track.
- The presence of the European Campus gives this small Bavarian town a surprisingly international feel.
- Parking is usually easy to find and free just outside the ring road that surrounds the center.
🍽 Food
Look for traditional "Wirtshaus" (taverns) near the town square for authentic Schweinebraten with dumplings.
Enjoy a traditional morning sausage breakfast with sweet mustard before noon at a local butcher's bistro.
Grab a freshly baked, warm pretzel from an artisan bakery early in the morning.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Great place to buy local cheese, farmhouse bread, and seasonal vegetables from the region.
If you're interested, there are specialized boutiques selling high-quality Dirndls and Lederhosen in the center.
The green recreation area along the Rott river is excellent for jogging, walking, or just sitting by the water.
The hilltop pilgrimage church provides a serene atmosphere and a wonderful view over the Rott valley.
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Pfarrkirchen is the district capital of Rottal-Inn in Lower Bavaria, positioned in the scenic Rott Valley. The town has a long history as a commercial and market hub, mirrored in its spacious and colorful town square. A major regional highlight is the harness racing track, which opened in 1894, making it the oldest of its kind in Bavaria. In recent years, Pfarrkirchen has also established itself as a significant educational location, particularly through the European Campus Rottal-Inn of the Deggendorf Institute of Technology, attracting international students. Architecturally, the baroque pilgrimage church on Gartlberg dominates the skyline, providing extensive views over the countryside. The region is deeply influenced by horse breeding and agriculture but also hosts modern industrial and service companies. Thanks to its proximity to the Lower Bavarian spa triangle, Pfarrkirchen is a favored destination for day-trippers who enjoy Lower Bavarian hospitality and the gentle rolling hills of the landscape.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Gartlberg Pilgrimage Church · Wimmer-Ross Statue · Old Town Hall
- Nearby: Eggenfelden (14 km)
- Population: ~13.694
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 | -2 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 69 | 52 | 61 | 51 | 97 | 110 | 102 | 106 | 74 | 63 | 55 | 61 |
Geography
Facts
- Elevation: 381 m above sea level
- Area: 52.35 km²
- Race track opening: 1894
- River: Rott
- Town rights since: 1862
- Postal code: 84347
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