Neustadt a.d.Donau, Urban municipality with thermal spa in Kelheim district, Bavaria, Germany
Neustadt an der Donau is a municipality situated along the Danube River in the Kelheim district of Bavaria. The town spreads across the landscape with traditional buildings and offers access to the river and surrounding walking paths.
The original settlement of Seligenstadt received a charter from Duke Ludwig II in 1273, making it one of Bavaria's oldest. The name later changed to Neustadt, and the neighboring settlement of Wöhr merged with the town during the late Middle Ages.
Agriculture shapes daily life here, with locals growing asparagus and hops that have been part of the region for generations. You can see these farming traditions reflected in how the town is organized and how people spend their time.
The town sits on the Danube and offers good opportunities to explore the area on foot or by bike. The stadium and local facilities are within walking distance, and there is plenty of space to walk along the river.
The town was long known as a thermal spa center, drawing visitors seeking the healing properties of the waters. This tradition of wellness remains alive today and shapes what the town offers to travelers.
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