Landshut City Guide
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Germany

Landshut City Guide

Bavaria

Landshut is a small Bavarian city with a medieval old town and Trausnitz Castle. It's quiet and traditional, with good infrastructure and nature nearby. Life here moves slower than in big German cities.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Good
7

Traditional Bavarian dishes and some international food like Italian and Asian. Vegetarian and vegan options are growing. Late-night food is limited.

Local Dishes:
Schweinshaxe, Weißwurst, Käsespätzle
International Cuisine:
Italian, Asian, Turkish
Vegan FriendlyVegetarian Friendly
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Nightlife
Good
6

Nightlife centers on pubs and bars in the old town. It's relaxed, not very lively or club-heavy.

Coffee Culture
Good
7

Good coffee with traditional cafés and some specialty shops.

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Tipping
Not Required

Tipping is polite but optional, usually rounding up or 5-10% in restaurants. Taxi tips are rounded up.

Top Attractions
Trausnitz Castle
historic
Historic castle overlooking the city.
St. Martin's Church
historic
Has the tallest brick tower in the world.
Landshut Residence
historic
Baroque palace with gardens.
Old Town (Altstadt)
historic
Well-preserved medieval streets and buildings.
SIM Cards

Buy SIM cards at Telekom, Vodafone, O2 stores, or electronics shops like MediaMarkt. Registration with ID is required. Telekom and Vodafone have best coverage.

Available at:
Telekom store
Vodafone store
O2 store
MediaMarkt
Recommended Apps
DB Navigator(transport)
MVV(transport)
Google Maps(navigation)
Lieferando(food)
Deepl(communication)
Landshut local news apps(news)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Excellent
9

Landshut is clean with good waste and recycling services.

24/7 Services
Limited
4

Limited 24/7 services. Emergency pharmacies rotate shifts. Few late-night food or minimarts.

Groceries
Edeka
Rewe
Lidl
Aldi
Netto

Supermarkets like Edeka, Rewe, Lidl, Aldi, and Netto stock local and some international products. Stores close Sundays except some bakeries and station shops.

Cashless Payments
Cash preferred

Cards are accepted in bigger stores and restaurants, but many places still prefer cash. It's best to carry some cash, especially for small shops and bakeries.

ATMs

ATMs are easy to find from banks like Sparkasse, VR-Bank, and Deutsche Bank. Fees for foreign cards vary, so check with your bank.

Schools
Local only

Local schools teach in German. International schools are in Munich, about 1.5 hours away.

Available Schools:
Primary and secondary schools in Landshut

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Available
4
Available Spaces:
Coworking Landshut
Local co-working with day passes and meeting rooms, limited 24/7 access.
Work-Friendly Cafés
Good
Café Central
Wi-Fi and power outlets, busy but suitable for work.
Kaffeekommune
Good coffee and relaxed work spot.
Alternatives:
Stadtbibliothek Landshut
Quiet library with Wi-Fi and desks.
Hotel lobbies
Some offer calm spaces for work.
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
2

Very small or no dedicated digital nomad scene. Limited networking outside general expat groups.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Excellent
9

Parks like Hofgarten and paths along the Isar offer green space and nature.

Running
Excellent
8

Good running routes along Isar River and in Hofgarten park. Safe and clean air.

Gyms
Available

Several gyms are available, including chains and local centers.

Available Gyms:
Fit Star Landshut
Clever Fit Landshut
Injoy Landshut
Tennis
Limited
5

Tennis courts available at local clubs like TC Rot-Weiß Landshut.

Padel
Poor
2

Padel courts are rare or unavailable locally.

Yoga
Good
6

Several yoga studios with various styles; some classes in English.

Martial Arts
Good
6

Offers Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, and some boxing or Muay Thai classes.

Skiing
Good
6

Bavarian Alps ski resorts are within 2 hours. Season runs from December to March with rental options.

Water Sports
Limited
5

Kayaking and paddleboarding on the Isar River during warmer months.

Surfing
Poor
0

No ocean nearby, no surfing opportunities.

Diving
Poor
1

Some lakes far away offer diving, but not common here.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Excellent
9

Hospitals like Klinikum Landshut and LAKUMED Kliniken provide good care with some English-speaking staff. Pharmacies offer common meds and emergency services.

Hospitals:
Klinikum Landshut
LAKUMED Kliniken
Pharmacies:
City Apotheke
Markt Apotheke
Hof Apotheke
Tap Water Safety
Safe to drink

Tap water is safe and clean to drink everywhere in Landshut.

Common Scams
Pickpocketing in crowded places, Online scams

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Good
7

Parks, playgrounds, and kid-friendly cafés are available. Attractions like Trausnitz Castle are good for families.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Good
7

Legally protected and generally accepted; fewer venues locally than big cities.

Pet Friendly
Good
7

Many parks and pet facilities. Vet services available. Check pet policies in advance.

Communities
Expats in Munich & Bavaria Facebook group (expat)
Landshut Community Facebook group (local community)

Quick Facts

Population
75,272
Power Reliability
Excellent
9/10

Power supply is stable and outages are rare and usually brief.

Mountains
Available

The Bavarian Alps are about 1-1.5 hours south for day trips and hiking.

Languages
German(90%)
English(40%)
Emergency
110
Police
112
Fire/Ambulance

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
1
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Earthquake
Low Risk
3

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Cold winters and snow
December, January, February
Winters can be cold with snow, affecting travel and outdoor activities.
Warm summers
July, August
Summers can get warm but heat is usually manageable.

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