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Wörth an der Donau
ℹ️Practical info — Wörth an der Donau
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Wörth Castle gives the best view over the Danube valley, especially at sunset.
- The Danube Cycle Path passes right by the town and is good for flat cycling stages.
- Visit the castle church with its magnificent baroque interior.
- Park centrally at the market square to explore the shops of the lower town.
🍽 Food
Freshly caught Zander is a delicacy in the restaurants right by the river.
Enjoy the classic 'Schweinebraten' with bread dumplings in a traditional inn.
Try local brews from the Upper Palatinate in one of the cozy beer gardens.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for local mustard and honey in the specialty shops in the town center.
Small keepsakes of the Renaissance residence can often be found at local retailers.
Secluded pebbly beaches along the river offer peace away from the busy cycle path.
The garden areas surrounding the fortress are excellent for a relaxing stroll.
Water temperature…
Wörth an der Donau is a historically significant town in the eastern Regensburg district. It is strategically positioned between the Danube River and the foothills of the Bavarian Forest. The town’s most prominent landmark is Wörth Castle, an impressive Renaissance complex perched on a hill above the town, which now houses cultural spaces and social facilities. Over the years, Wörth has transformed from an agrarian settlement into a dynamic economic hub, aided by its direct link to the A3 motorway. The town gives an excellent quality of life, balancing natural surroundings with proximity to the metropolitan area of Regensburg. Hiking trails into the forest highlands and the expansive Danube plains provide a wealth of recreational opportunities. Wörth maintains a bustling local community and is celebrated for its traditional festivals, which are deeply rooted in the culture of the Upper Palatinate.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Wörth Castle · Schlossberg Hill · Stöcklwörth
- Nearby: Neutraubling (15 km)
- Population: ~5.148
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 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 65 | 49 | 54 | 43 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 89 | 60 | 56 | 57 | 63 |
Geography
Facts
- District: Regensburg
- Population: approx. 5,148
- Landmark: Wörth Castle
- Elevation: 335 m above sea level
- Region: Upper Palatinate
- Motorway access: A3
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Sights in the town Wörth an der Donau (7)
Hudetz-Turm🏛 museum
A museum in the historic tower of Wörth an der Donau, dedicated to the artist Karl Hudetz.
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