account Stay at our affordable B&B Hotel Ingolstadt and discover this versatile city on the Donau. As the former residence of a Duke, Ingolstadt retains many reminders of that period in its history. The include the massive Cross Gate, an important symbol of the city, as well as the gates to the Medieval town walls and the ducal chest, which are a testament to the town’s vibrant history. A diverse selection of museums can teach you more about this beautiful former fortress town - discover them for yourself!
The Kreuztor tower is a key landmark of the city of Ingolstadt. The huge, imposing building is a masterpiece of medieval architecture. The gateway tower is adjourned with four corner towers and small limestone decorations. In the Middle Ages, the Kreuztor was part of Ingolstadt's second city wall. Today, it’s a tourist attraction that’s not to be missed!
One of the most important Gothic secular buildings of Bavaria can be found in Ingolstadt. The New Castle impresses with its sleek design. In the courtyard, seventeen cannons give an impression of the former arsenal. In addition, the Bavarian Army Museum, an exhibition of historic weapons, armor and miniatures, can be found in the castle.
The Old Town Hall originally consisted of four buildings, which Gabriel von Seidl combined to create an overall neo-Renaissance-style structure. This layout is almost impossible to see from the outside, though, but once inside the building, you’ll discover many paths with creaking stairs and winding corridors. The Old Town Hall is a real historic gem in the heart of Ingolstadt.
Ingolstadt's largest church is not to be missed. With its impressive size, it stands out from the cityscape and is popular with tourists and locals alike. It features a high altar with double side wings. The altar display changes regularly, as the pictures on it match the church year. On a sunny day, the beautiful range of colours on the lovingly designed glass windows is a sight to behold. A baroque cathedral crib with over 250 figures that was brought to Ingolstadt by the Jesuits from Tirol can be viewed all year round.
The Audi Forum is an absolute must for all fans of the car brand. Every year the forum attracts around 400,000 visitors. Offering a combination of a new car pick-up, a museum, factory tours, gastronomy, programme cinema, events, driving fun and services, you can experience the real essence of the Audi brand. Here you can experience a world revolving around all things to do with cars. More information can be found at audi.de/foren.
