Meitingen (Meitingen) — a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria at 432 m elevation, served by Augsburg Hbf.
Why Visit Meitingen (Meitingen)
Meitingen is a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria. Renowned for Meitingen Historic Center & Marktplatz, Meitingen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Meitingen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Meitingen, Bavaria Architecture & Gastronomy, Meitingen rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Augsburg Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Meitingen
Meitingen Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Meitingen.
Meitingen Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Meitingen.
Meitingen Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Meitingen.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Meitingen
- Meitingen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Meitingen.
- Meitingen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Meitingen.
- Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Meitingen — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Meitingen.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Meitingen
In Meitingen (Bavaria), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Meitingen
Meitingen Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Meitingen serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Meitingen Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Meitingen & Local Transit
By Train: Augsburg Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Meitingen
Combine Meitingen with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Langweid (6.1 km away)
- Wertingen (12.7 km away)
- Gersthofen (13.6 km away)
- Rain (16.7 km away)
- Neusäß (17.1 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Bavaria
Explore other destinations across Bavaria:
Munich · Nuremberg · Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Füssen & Neuschwanstein · Füssen · Dinkelsbühl · Bamberg · Mittenwald · Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Berchtesgaden · Lindau (Bodensee) · Regensburg