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Convent and Chapel of the Teutonic Order
Kathrin_E Says: The Teutonic Order settled in Donauwörth already in 1214, so this is one of the earliest settlements as the order was only founded in 1197. From the 14th century on the place became one of the order's centres in Germany. The buildings, just round the corner from the town...
The Trail by Kleine Wörnitz and Färbertor
Kathrin_E Says: For a romantic walk with some photo options, don't miss the trail along Kleine Wörnitz. The so-called "Small Wörnitz" is the narrow branch of the river between Ried island and the old town. The trail leads along the river bank and the outward side of the town wall. It must...
Kathrin_E Says: In 1704, during the Spanish Heritage War, the hill above Donauwörth saw the Battle on Schellenberg between Bavarians and French on one side, the Emperor and his allies and the English on the other. Bloody as it was - 16,000 soldiers were killed in this battle -, the adjacent...
Donauspitz: Where the Rivers Meet
Kathrin_E Says: The smaller Wörnitz meets the big Danube at the eastern end of the old town. Cross the bridge over the Wörnitz (nice view of Ried island and the skyline of the old town) and you reach the point between the rivers. It bears a little park with some benches, a nice spot to...
Ried: The Island in Wörnitz River
Kathrin_E Says: The island of Ried is surrounded by two branches of the river Wörnitz. (Again, this river is not the Danube.) A narrow canal named Kleine Wörnitz separates the island from the old town.The first settlement that later became the town of Donauwörth was located here on the...
Kathrin_E Says: The main street of the town, rather a wide street market that substitutes a central square, extends between the town hall at the lower end and the parish church and Fugger House at the top end. It is lined by the gables of the (rebuilt) houses of the wealthy citizens of past...
Kathrin_E Says: The "Promenade" is a walking and biking path in a park along the northeastern flank of the old town. It runs parallel to the well-preserved town wall and offers some nice views of the old town. Along the way you pass a number of sights: Ochstentörl (photo 2) - the "ox...
Kathrin_E Says: "Uncle Ludwig", actually Ludwig Auer (1839 - 1914), founded the Cassianeum, the catholic school in the former convent buildings, in 1875. His aim was education in Christian, i.e. catholic piety, way of life and values. He also founded a publishing house for religious and...
Kloster Heilig Kreuz - The Abbey
Kathrin_E Says: The former Benedictine Abbey on the edge of the old town, on a hill a few metres above the river bank, is the most impressive building in Donauwörth's townscape. Its history dates back to the 11th century when a precious relic of the Holy Cross - certified to be authentic...
Rieder Tor - The Main Town Gate
Kathrin_E Says: If you arrive at the train station of Donauwörth and walk into town this gatehouse will be your first impression of the old town, and the first "wow" effect. From the station you walk over a bridge across Wörnitz river and over Ried island, then you reach a second bridge...
Kathrin_E Says: Donauwörth's town hall originates in the 13th century. The building burnt down a couple of times and was rebuilt, refurbished and extended a couple of times. Its present appearance with the neogothic facades is the result of the renovation in 1853. The main portal is...
Catholic Parish Church of Our Lady
Kathrin_E Says: The gothic parish church with its one steeple dominates the upper part of Reichsstraße. It is a 15th century building that substituted an older church.The church is open in the daytime as befits a catholic church. The frescoes in the vaults originate from the time the church...
Kathrin_E Says: More details to notice in Reichsstraße and also elsewhere in the town: the shop signs. Many shops and inns, cafes and restaurants have those old-fashioned wrought-iron signs. My favourite is the one of a hairdresser's salon in the first photo. The second photo has the...
Kathrin_E Says: A tiny but noteworthy detail in Reichsstraße is the figure of a little knight on the former customs house (Stadtzoll). The knight is down on one knee, he seems to carry the tower-like oriel on the corner of the building. He is holding a shield with the crest of the city, the...
Gili_S Says: I was only visiting here once and for one day, so the only place I checked was this Buena Vista Cafe-Cocktail bar. It was a hot summer day, all I wanted is to have a cold beer and I got this wonderful Bavarian Hell beer.
Gili_S Says: Donauwörth is by the river Danube. I wonder if you can sail here on the river, but anyhow, I was using the local trains, Regional Bahn which are easy to use and not so expensive.
Gili_S Says: The city is that small that you do not even need local transportation. If you drive a car, leave it somewhere at the outskirts, there is hardly any parking places in the city and most of the time we walk anyway on the narrow streets and alleys.
Gili_S Says: We walk all the way from the railway station to the old city, was about 10 or 15 minutes with Netta’s speed. But it was nice to see all around in the city, the modern side and the old city. On the way we walked narrow streets and wooden bridge.
Gili_S Says: Donauwörth is medium small size town. I visited here because my local friend recommended it to me. Upon arriving I was looking as usual the local tourist information office and all what I found was this info point outside the railway station. I wonder if I was the only...
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The river Danube of course. This city was build probably around the river here and the area is very nice, I always enjoy walking by a river, sitting on a bench...
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Colourful Town on the Romantic Road
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