Waldkirchen

Waldkirchen is a municipality in Bavaria situated at 573 meters elevation within the Freyung-Grafenau region. The town covers roughly 80 square kilometers and sits within a forested landscape marked by rolling hills and riverside areas.

The municipality took its current form in 1972 when several smaller communities merged through an administrative reorganization. This consolidation expanded the settlement into the larger area it occupies today.

The name Waldkirchen reflects the connection between forest and church that shaped the place historically and remains visible in its layout today. Local people use public spaces and religious buildings as natural gathering points in their daily routines.

The town hall at Rathausplatz 1 serves as the main contact point for local administrative matters and public services. Visitors can stop by to gather information about the municipality and get answers to practical questions.

The municipality sits within the Donau-Wald region, an area shaped by distinctive geographic and economic connections across multiple communities. This placement influences how the town relates to its neighboring areas and shares resources.

Location: Freyung-Grafenau

Elevation above the sea: 573 m

Shares border with: Jandelsbrunn, Grainet, Freyung, Röhrnbach, Büchlberg, Hauzenberg

Website: https://waldkirchen.de

GPS coordinates: 48.73002,13.60158

Latest update: December 14, 2025 05:35