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Ingolstadt, Germany

Ingolstadt is an independent city on the Danube, in Upper Bavaria, Germany, with 142,308 inhabitants. Around half a million people live in the metropolitan area.

Type CityPopulation 142,308

Why go

  • City in Bavaria, Germany.
  • Known for Danube River.
  • Served by Ingolstadt Manching Airport (IGS).

History

Ingolstadt is an independent city on the Danube, in Upper Bavaria, Germany, with 142,308 inhabitants. Around half a million people live in the metropolitan area. Ingolstadt is the second largest city in Upper Bavaria after Munich and the fifth largest city in Bavaria after Munich, Nuremberg, Augsburg and Regensburg. The city passed the mark of 100,000 inhabitants in 1989 and has since been one of the major cities in Germany. After Regensburg, Ingolstadt is the second largest German city on the Danube.

Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning Wikipedia: de:Serways · serways.de
Indoor
Cafe · Cafe, Kuchen, Suppen, Salate, Eis, Drinks Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 7… · cafehimmelblau.de
Indoor
Restaurant · AVUS – Ihr Fine Dining Restaurant im Audi Forum Ingolstadt Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 17:30-22:00, Su,PH off Features: outdoor seating,… · marche-restaurants.de
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Cafe · Patisserie, Chocolaterie Opening hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off Features: vegan options · 6 Pfarrgasse, Ingolstadt, 85049 · mundgerecht-ingolstadt.de
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa 10:00-03:00; PH,Su-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 5 Eriagstraße, Ingolstadt, 85053 · burgerking.de
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Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:30; PH,Su 17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Am Westpark, Ingolstadt, 85057 · ingolstadt.burgerheart.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-We 07:00-20:00; Th-Sa 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 4 Rathausplatz, Ingolstadt, 85049 · sipl.de
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-24:00, Fr,Sa 10:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 93 Manchinger Straße, Ingolstadt, 85053 · kfc.de
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292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Ingolstadt Manching Airport (IGS) 9.5 km to the centre
Manching, BY, DE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Neuburg-Egweil Airfield 16 km to the centre
Egweil, BY, DE
Outdoor
Eichstätt Airfield 22 km to the centre
Eichstätt, BY, DE
Outdoor
Beilngries Airfield 29 km to the centre
Beilngries, BY, DE
Outdoor
Thalmässing-Waizenhofen Airfield 37 km to the centre
Thalmässing, BY, DE
Outdoor
Berching Airfield 41 km to the centre
Berching, BY, DE
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ingolstadt Manching Airport (IGS); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ingolstadt, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Bayern · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach