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.
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
Christian Weber
Economic Development / Regional Development Dillingen
a.d.Donau
District Office Tel.: +49 9071 51-248
Email: Christian.Weber@landratsamt.dillingen.de
Peter Hurler District
Administrator’s Office / Press and Public Relations Dillingen
a.d.Donau
District Office Tel.: +49 9071 51-138
Email: Peter.Hurler@landratsamt.dillingen.de
You can find the Dillingen district on YouTube here.
