Pfaffenhofen

Pfaffenhofen is an administrative district in Upper Bavaria that encompasses nineteen municipalities with varied landscapes. The area includes both town and village spaces with typical Bavarian architecture and organized administrative services.

The district was officially founded in 1862 and established a structured administrative organization in Upper Bavaria. This administrative reform was part of Bavaria's modernization during the 19th century.

Each municipality preserves local traditions through regular festivals and markets where visitors can experience typical Bavarian life. Communities remain connected through shared customs and celebrations that shape village life here.

The main office in Pfaffenhofen city coordinates administrative services for all municipalities. Visitors can find central information points there about individual towns and their local offerings.

The area contains several medieval monasteries, including Scheyern Abbey with its valuable collection of old manuscripts. These monastic sites show the region's long spiritual history and carry a real sense of historical weight.

Location: Upper Bavaria

Inception: July 1, 1862

Capital city: Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm

Elevation above the sea: 439 m

Part of: Planungsregion Ingolstadt

Shares border with: Freising, Dachau, Ingolstadt, Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Eichstätt district, Kelheim, Aichach-Friedberg

Website: http://landkreis-pfaffenhofen.de

GPS coordinates: 48.50000,11.50000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:45