Lower Bavaria, Administrative region in southeastern Bavaria, Germany
Description
Lower Bavaria is an administrative district in southeastern Bavaria that covers river valleys, agricultural plains, and forested hills. The area stretches from the foothills of the pre-Alps to the broad fields along the Danube, which crosses the territory from west to east.
History
The area developed from Celtic settlements, experienced Roman occupation, and became a central Bavarian administrative unit in 1806. The reorganization followed centuries of shifting territorial borders and princely allegiances.
Culture
Many village names trace back to Celtic and Roman roots, still visible on road signs and in local pronunciation. Taverns serve recipes that combine Danube fish and regional grains, while most villages maintain their own breweries or ties to a nearby one.
Practical
The district government in Landshut coordinates public services, educational programs, and economic initiatives across the administrative territory. Visitors can find information about municipal facilities and local projects through regional contact points in larger towns.
Did you know?
Three major rivers – the Danube, Inn, and Ilz – meet in Passau, forming a natural boundary that has shaped trade and transport for centuries. Each river carries a different water color, visible at the confluence before the streams blend together.
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Allianz Arena
53 km
Therme Erding
34 km
Befreiungshalle
47.6 km
Regensburg Cathedral
53.8 km
Großer Arber
96.2 km
Adolf-Hitler-Geburtshaus
72.1 km
Weihenstephan Abbey
35.4 km
Weltenburger Enge
47.3 km
Weltenburg Abbey
47.2 km
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
35.3 km
Stone Bridge
54.1 km
Our Lady of Altötting
51.7 km
Šumava National Park
113.3 km
Historical Documentary Play “Landshut Wedding of 1475“
497 m
Kuchlbauer Tower
38.8 km
St. Martin's Church
556 m
St. Emmeram's Palace
53.3 km
Hitler birthplace memorial stone
72.1 km
Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Brücke in Passau
95.8 km
Lusen
108.7 km
Freising Brewery
33.6 km
Trausnitz Castle
730 m
Veste Oberhaus
96.9 km
Ismaninger Speichersee
46.6 km
Kašperk Castle
124.6 km
Designated spa town
42.4 km
Castra Regina
53.9 km
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