Dingolfing

Dingolfing is a district capital on the Isar River in Bavaria, about 100 kilometers northeast of Munich, with an old town and modern neighborhoods. The BMW plant here is Europe's largest production facility and shapes the city's economic character significantly.

The town received city rights in 1251 from Duke Otto II of Bavaria and soon united its upper and lower sections into one. From the 14th to 17th centuries, it flourished through leather work, wool production, and fishing industries.

The town's name comes from the medieval settlement that grew along the Isar and developed into a trading hub. Today, the cobblestone streets and the old Marienkirche church remind visitors of when craftspeople and merchants shaped daily life.

The city center is easy to explore on foot, with plenty of parking around the old town. The BMW plant is one of the largest employers, so there are good transportation connections and infrastructure for visitors and commuters.

The BMW plant employs thousands of people and is one of Bavaria's major employers, giving the city a modern, industrial character. Despite this industrial influence, the city center preserves its medieval structure and charm.

Location: Dingolfing-Landau

Elevation above the sea: 365 m

Shares border with: Gottfrieding, Moosthenning, Loiching, Marklkofen

Website: http://dingolfing.de

GPS coordinates: 48.63008,12.49774

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:30