Günzburg

Günzburg sits where the Günz meets the Danube and serves as a district seat connecting several communities in the region. The urban area includes residential neighborhoods, commercial zones and green spaces that spread along both rivers and shape the character of the surroundings.

Romans founded a fortified outpost called Guntia here around 70 BC to secure the crossing of the Danube. This military installation grew over centuries into a settlement that later became a town under changing rulers.

The church dedicated to Mary carries a name that reflects local devotion and preserves the craftsmanship visible in its interior details. Visitors today can see how religious life shaped the work of builders who left their mark on walls and ceilings.

The center can be explored on foot while the riverbanks offer paths for walking. Visitors arriving by car will find parking areas near the old town and main facilities.

The castle built by the margraves remains the only preserved Habsburg fortress on German soil. This connection to Austria recalls times when noble families ruled territories across borders.

Location: Günzburg

Elevation above the sea: 470 m

Shares border with: Kötz, Bubesheim, Offingen, Rettenbach

Website: http://guenzburg.de

GPS coordinates: 48.45250,10.27111

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:01