Dillingen an der Donau District

The district of Dillingen an der Donau continues to excel—not only thanks to its many institutions of higher education, but also as a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, a paradise for hikers and cyclists, and home to numerous art-historical landmarks.

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  • 96,387 residents

  • 27 municipalities, 792 km²

  • 121 inhabitants per km²

  • Short distances to the A7 and A8 highways, direct access to the B2, B16, and B492

  • Central location between the metropolitan areas of southern Germany

  • Over 620 km of mostly excellent premium cycling and hiking trails

  • Large Farmers’ Market in Dillingen at the Nordfelderhof

  • Donautal Fish Restaurants

  • Angus Beef

  • Regional products from numerous direct sellers

  • Certified Education Region in Bavaria

  • Many supraregional educational institutions, including the Academy for Teacher Training

  • Winner of the “Vocational Learning” category in the German Learning Atlas (Bertelsmann Foundation)

  • A scenic trio of the Alpine foothills, the Danube Valley, and the Swabian Alb

  • Several hundred natural lakes

  • Unique Danube Forest

  • Award Ceremony: European St. Ulrich Prize

  • WIR Economic, Information, and Regional Exhibition in Dillingen

  • Danube Valley Cycling Fun

  • A diverse range of industries, including well-known companies such as BSH Home Appliances, the Same-Deutz-Fahr Group, Gropper Dairy, Grünbeck Water Treatment, and the Erwin Müller mail-order company

  • Dillingen: Prince-Bishop’s Residence and University Town

  • Höchstädt Castle

  • Temple of Apollo Grannus in Faimingen

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Scenes from the Dillingen an der Donau district

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