Straubing (Straubing) — a historic german town & cultural hub in Bavaria at 333 m elevation, served by Regensburg Hbf.
Why Visit Straubing (Straubing)
Straubing is a historic german town & cultural hub in Bavaria. Renowned for Straubing Historic Center & Marktplatz, Straubing Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Straubing Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Straubing, Bavaria Architecture & Gastronomy, Straubing rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Regensburg Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Straubing
Straubing Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Straubing.
Straubing Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Straubing.
Straubing Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Straubing.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Straubing
- Straubing Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Straubing.
- Straubing Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Straubing.
- Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Straubing — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Straubing.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Straubing
In Straubing (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 Straubing
Straubing Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Straubing serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Straubing 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 Straubing & Local Transit
By Train: Regensburg 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 Straubing
Combine Straubing with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Bogen (9.1 km away)
- Geiselhöring (14.4 km away)
- Wallersdorf (20.4 km away)
- Pilsting (20.8 km away)
- Landau an der Isar (24.8 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