 The 1 Kuchlbauer tower according to the plans of Friedensreich Hundertwasser | ||
| Abensberg | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 13.946 (2019) | |
| height | 370 m | |
| Tourist info | 49 (0)9443-9103-59 http://www.abensberg.de/ | |
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Abensberg is a city in the district Kelheim in Lower Bavaria on the northern edge of the Hallertau. Abensberg is also known to gourmets as the place of origin of exquisite asparagus.
background
history
The Abensauen area was already settled in the Neolithic Age. Traces of a flint mine were found in the Arnhofen district. With over 20,000 proven individual shafts, it appears to be the largest flint mine in Europe. There, 7,000 years ago, people mined the coveted flint, also called flint, which was processed into drills, blades or arrowheads and due to its great importance as Stone Age steel applies.
Abensberg was also settled in Roman times. One points to this villa rustica, a Roman estate that was found near the Buchhof north of Abensberg. The former Roman fort Abusina, which is often incorrectly equated with Abensberg, is located near Eining, which is about seven kilometers northwest of Abensberg and is not part of the urban area.
The first mention of the name Abensberg (Habensperch) took place in 1138 by Gebhard I from the house of the Lords of Ratzenhofen, Gebhard's wife Sophie von Mengkofen belonged to the Babonen clan. The Abensberg Castle must have been built around this time, but it was not known until 1256 castrum Abensperch was first mentioned in a document. During this time, a settlement was built around the castle, although it is unclear whether this existed earlier. The elevation of Abensberg to a city was carried out on June 12, 1348 by the two emperor sons Duke Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg, and his brother Duke Stephan of Bavaria.
The Abensberg citizens enjoyed many advantages by being elevated to the rank of town: On the one hand, lower jurisdiction could be exercised, on the other hand, Abensberg now had the right to surround itself with a wall. This was later made by Ulrich III. used by Abensberg, who had a city wall built, some of which are still standing today or have been restored. In addition, the newly acquired market rights could be used for a weekly market and an annual market at St. Aegidia (September 1st). In addition, the citizens had a certain autonomy vis-à-vis the lord of the castle, which was particularly characterized by the right to vote for the city council.
This prosperous era came to an abrupt end in 1485 when Niklas, the last lord of Abensberg, was killed in an ambush by the Bavarian Duke Christoph. The Duchy of Bavaria, which had for a long time made claims to power over the independent Abensberg, was now able to send a keeper (ducal administrator) to the ancestral castle Abensberg. So the city lost its independence and fell to Bavaria.
Aventinus (1477-1534), whose real name was Johann or Johannes Turmair, is considered the best-known son of the city of Abensberg. He founded scientific historiography in Bavaria and wrote the first large, popularly written history book in German. His life's work was later recognized by being accepted into the Munich Hall of Fame and the Walhalla near Regensburg.
During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), Burg zu Abensberg was destroyed in a devastating fire by the Swedes, although the town had previously bought a letter of protection from its opponents. Only the outer bailey was preserved, but it was rebuilt in the baroque period. During the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) it came under as a result of the Austrian occupation Count Ehrenreich of Abensperg and Traun to a short, externally determined revival of the self-government of a county of Abensberg.
The Battle of Abensberg on April 19 and 20, 1809, the term used to summarize several battles between Abens and Großer Laber, also became famous. Napoleon and his allied Bavaria defeated the troops of the Austrian Archduke Karl. As a result, Abensberg received his coat of arms with two crossed swords, which is still used today, by a decree of the Bavarian King Maximilian I Joseph of December 31, 1809. A memorial stone on the Napoleon height still reminds of the battle today.
Abensberg asparagus
The region around Abensberg is known as an asparagus growing area. The Abensberg asparagus has been protected by the EU since 2012 with the addition of a PGI (geographically protected growing area), the designation may only be used for the poles that come from the sand belt between Siegenburg, Neustadt an der Donau, Abensberg and Langquaid in the Kelheim district. White asparagus was first grown in the fields in front of Abensberg in 1920 by Michael Salleck, ancestor of the brewery owner Kuchlbauer. Today the asparagus from the region is widely known and valued. It is traditionally sold and served from the first asparagus bite (around mid-April) to St. John's Day (June 24th).
Abensberger Beerenland
Berries are another regional specialty: the producers of raspberries, currants, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries have formed a producer association Abensberger Beerenland united.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Munich | 92 km |
|---|---|
| Freising | 53 km |
| Ingolstadt | 40 km |
| Nuremberg | 114 km |
| regensburg | 39 km |
| Kelheim | 15 km |
| Straubing | 64 km |
| Landshut | 46 km |
By plane
The Munich Airport
(IATA: MUC) Distance: 80 km, is the closest international airport. Also the Nuremberg Airport(IATA: NUE) (Distance: 120 km) is within reachable distance.
By train
The 1 railway station von Abensberg is connected to the network of German train and is via Regensburg or Ingolstadt by agilis reachable.
In the street
The Highway 93 Holledau-Regensburg is left at the Abensberg (coming from Regensburg) or Siegenburg (coming from Munich) exit. Abensberg can also be reached via federal highways 16, 299 and 301.
Abensberg is the starting point of the German Hop Road, which leads along the B 301 across the Hallertau to Freising.
By bicycle
- Danube cycle path: One of the most important long-distance cycle routes in Bavaria leads past Abensberg at a distance of approx. 5 kilometers. The city can be reached in just under half an hour from Bad Gögging on the Abens cycle path.
- Abens cycle path: north-south connection from Danube cycle path in Bad Gögging until Isar cycle path at Freising
- Laber-Abens-Radweg: West-East connection from Danube cycle path in Bad Gögging (then on the Abens cycle path to Abensberg) to Labertal cycle path (and on this back to the Danube cycle path at Straubing)
- Kelheim-Abensberg cycle path: connection to the northern one Kelheim parallel to Danube cycle path
mobility
Due to its small size, Abensberg does not have a city bus. All important destinations are easily accessible on foot or by car. There is also the option of borrowing a free (deposit system, similar to that of shopping carts), a so-called "Stadt-Radl" (city bike) from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The large car park is recommended as a parking space for visitors to the city 2 Gillamoos meadow at the southern exit of the town on Münchener Strasse. From there you can walk to the historic old town in five minutes.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
The Catholic 2 City parish church of St. Barbara with its conspicuous pyramid-shaped spire is a late Gothic hall church, built around 1390 to 1450 as the center of the 1380 by Bishop Conrad VI. from Regensburg newly founded parish Abensberg. Originally it was a single-aisle hall church, it was not until 1516 that the church was rebuilt with three aisles. In 1762 the upper part of the tower was renewed after a lightning strike, while the square substructure dates back to Gothic times. The last renovation took place in 2002.
The former 3 Carmelite Monastery with monastery church on Karmeliterplatz was donated on March 27, 1389 by Count Johannes II von Abensberg. In the following years the Pope and the Regensburg Bishop agreed to the monastery greening; the donation was officially carried out on April 7, 1392. The Gothic monastery church belongs to the monastery Our Lady of Mount Carmelwhich was built from around 1390. The exact date of completion is unknown, but an altar consecration is documented in 1442. The construction of the monastery church thus ran almost simultaneously with the construction of the city parish church. The original flat wooden ceiling was renewed and painted in 1614 at the instigation of the then deceased Duke Wilhelm the Pious of Bavaria. In 1691 the floor was filled and raised. In 1673 the organ loft was added at the west end of the nave, and in 1697 the Joseph Chapel on the south side. The most profound redesign of the church took place from 1710 to 1712. The plans for this came from the Franciscan Frater Philipp Blank; The builder was Andreas Haisinger from Straubing, the brother of the Abensberg prior Ambrosius. The interior was painted by Jakob Schlemmer from Kelheim. The high altar was moved from its original place at the east end of the choir towards the nave in order to create space for a sacristy and a prayer room above it for the monks. The wooden ceiling was replaced by a barrel vault. The rest of the interior was also gradually redesigned in Baroque style. For example, today's high altar dates from 1717, several side altars from 1715 and 1719 and the pulpit from around 1720. In 1712 the church also received a richly decorated organ, of which only the original case is preserved today. Instead of an independent tower, the church only has a roof turret. This was originally hexagonal with a point, but was later given a dome. In 1860 it was replaced by a square successor, also with a slender tip. Today the church again bears the hexagonal version with an onion-shaped dome.
In addition to the church, which was completed in the 15th century, the monastery has a cloister that dates back to the 14th century. The almost square complex surrounds one of two inner courtyards, is located immediately to the south of the monastery church and is accessible from the right side chapel. The cloister has high pointed arch windows facing the inner courtyard. During the last renovation in 2003, a fresco with the oldest known city view of Abensberg was found here. In the cloister is also the access to the crypt for the deceased monks of the monastery, who are still part of the Abensberg cellar tours can be visited.
The monastery has been owned by the city since it was sacularized in 1802. The premises were used as a city hospital from 1817 to 1954. Today is here that Aventinum, a group of urban event rooms named after the city's most famous son, the later Bavarian historian Johannes Aventinus (1477-1534). Until 2002 it was here Aventinus Museum housed in 2006 in City museum in the Herzogkasten has risen. The monastery church was used again for church services from 1817, and has been owned by the municipal parish of St. Barbara since 1939. In April 1945 the roof structure and all windows were destroyed by acts of war. The reconstruction was only completed in 1989 and also included a new organ. Even today the church is still used for church services - but only in summer because it is not heated. Every year storks can be observed on the roof of the monastery and they find a rich supply of food in the nearby floodplain areas of the Abens.
About 300 meters north of the city center is the 4 Johanneskirche (possibly). It was built in 1927 and serves as the center of the Protestant parish Abensberg, which has other places of worship in Neustadt an der Donau and Bad Gögging.
The 5 Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption in Allersdorf is on the Frauenberg (391m above sea level) south of Abensberg. The Abens flows at the foot of the Frauenberg. The church is located in the urban area of Abensberg, but belongs to the parish of neighboring Biburg. The church, consecrated in 1133, probably goes back to the "Blessed" Bertha von Ratzenhofen († 1151), also called "Blessed" Bertha von Biburg. The "Blessed Bertha" is the mother of the archbishop of Salzburg, Eberhard von Sittling and Biburg, who is venerated as saint, and is also considered to be the founder of the nearby Biburg Monastery. The church can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot from the large Gillamooswiese car park via Allersdorfer Weg.
The church on the Frauenberg was already a popular pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. Around 1600 the church was replaced by a new building with two side chapels; only the 13th century tower was retained. In the period that followed, the Marian pilgrimage took off again, and the first expansion of the church became necessary as early as the middle of the 17th century. The last major renovations were carried out between 1710 and 1716. Among other things, the Romanesque tower was given a new upper part and a lantern-shaped dome. Most of the interior decoration of the church that still exists today was created during this period and the ten Stations of the Cross chapels (see below) also date from this period. Today the Church no longer has the great importance it had in earlier centuries; occasionally there are pilgrimages of the Abensberg parish or weddings.
Other structures
The central square in the historic old town is the 6 Town square. It is framed by the Gothic town hall, the headquarters of the Kuchlbauer brewery and the Abensberg Hofbräuhaus, which is also the birthplace of the famous Bavarian historian Johannes Aventinus (1477-1534).
The 7 Maderturm has always been the landmark of Abensberg and part of the city fortifications, which formerly consisted of 32 round and 8 corner towers. It is located on the southwestern foothills of the historic old town, right on the banks of the Abens.
Another preserved part of the former city fortifications is that 8 Regensburg Gate on the northeastern foothills of the historic old town. It is the only completely preserved city gate in Abensberg.
The historic one is at the southern entrance to the old town 9 Zollhäusl.
The castle with is also worth mentioning 10 Castle garden at Aventinusplatz. Abensberg Castle was the forerunner of the castle. It was probably created as early as the middle of the 12th century, but was only known as castrum Abensperch first mentioned in a document. After the castle was destroyed by the Swedes in the Thirty Years' War, only the outer bailey remained, which was converted into the baroque Abensberg Castle and still exists today. The Abensberg Niklasmarkt always takes place in the adjoining romantic castle garden on the first and second weekend in Advent.
Probably the most famous building in Abensberg cannot be called historical. This is the one built between 2007 and 2010 11 Kuchlbauer tower on the grounds of the wheat beer brewery of the same name. The plans for the unusually colorful tower, which stands outside of any architectural category, come from the Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000), who died during the planning phase. The plans were modified by the Austrian architect Peter Pelikan (* 1941) and adapted to the official requirements. Among other things, the height of the tower was halved from 70 meters to just under 35 meters. After slight delays in construction, the tower was opened in January 2010. During a brewery tour, elements from Hundertwasser's tile art as well as a copy of the painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci can be admired in addition to the tower. In 2014, near the Kuchlbauer brewery, the 12 KunstHausAbensberg opened - also built by Peter Pelikan. It also stands out for its architecture in the Hundertwasser style and for its leaning and twisted tower. An exhibition on the art of Friedensreich Hundertwasser awaits the visitor here.
Museums
- 13 City museum in the Herzogkasten, Dollingerstraße 18, 93326 Abensberg. Tel.: 49 9443 9103 59, Email: [email protected]. The Abensberg City Museum has been located in the renovated Herzogskasten on Aventinusplatz since 2006; previously it operated under the name Aventinus Museum and was housed in the Carmelite monastery. In addition to the city's history, life in the historic city and information about the city's famous sons, the visitor also learns all kinds of new things about the Abensberg-Arnhofen flint mine.Open: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Price: adults € 3.00, children from 6 years € 1.50, families € 5.00.
activities
Regular events
- The Mardi Gras gilla moss - based on the big folk festival in September - is always celebrated on Shrove Tuesday in the city center. With changing mottos, the city center around the town square is transformed into a true party mile with a variety of offers for young and old at the end of the fifth season.
- Twice a year, a market is held in Abensberg, the Spring market and the Autumn market. The market stalls are located in the historic old town. Many shops in the city center and in the shopping center at the eastern end of the town are open on market Sundays.
- The Citizens Festival, A medieval festival always takes place on the first weekend in July in the castle garden and moat. In addition to many performances by medieval bands and jugglers 'groups, there are also knights' fights and a historic craft and sales market to marvel at.
- The Gillamoss is one of the oldest fairs in Bavaria. The five-day folk festival, known far beyond the city limits, takes place on the weekend around the first Sunday in September. The Gillamoos Monday (at the end of the festival) is all about politics: all major parties hold a large event in a beer tent (or an Abensburg pub) with politicians known from across Bavaria or Germany. The cabaret artist Wolfgang Krebs has also been an integral part of the program on Gillamoos Monday as an impersonator of the Bavarian Prime Ministers Stoiber, Beckstein and Seehofer.
- The Abensberg Niklasmarkt always takes place on the first and second weekend in Advent, Thursdays to Sundays, in the romantic castle garden of Abensberg.
- Kuchlbauer's tower Christmas At the so-called Hundertwasserturm, thousands of visitors come to the festively decorated grounds of the Kuchlbauer brewery in the run-up to Christmas. During the Advent season, the market is always open from Wednesdays to Sundays.
Ventures
- 14 Abensberg bird and animal park, Welschenbach 3, 93326 Abensberg, Germany. Tel.: 49 9443 7110, Fax: 49 9443 3893. Free guided tours are available daily at 11 a.m., except Wednesdays, and from October only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Duration: 40 minutes; Dogs must be kept on a leash.Open: daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (March to November).Price: adults € 5.00, children (5-13 years) € 3.80 (Complete price list).
- Panorama trails around Abensberg: 16 kilometers or in stages - interesting facts about the city and landscape, legends and stories, historical events and backgrounds at 10 stations.
- Abensberg-Arnhofen flint mine
kitchen
Regional cuisine
- 1 Brauereigasthof zum Kuchlbauer, Stadtplatz 2, 93326 Abensberg (in the historic old town). Tel.: 49 9443 1484, Fax: 49 9443 903188, Email: [email protected]. Open: Wed-Mon 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
- 1 Kuchlbauer's world of beer, Römerstrasse 5-9, 93326 Abensberg (directly at the Kuchlbauer tower on the premises of the Kuchlbauer brewery). Tel.: 49 9443 9101 50, Fax: 49 9443 903188, Email: [email protected]. Open: May-Oct. at least 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 2 Huberwirt, Regensburger Strasse 1, 93326 Abensberg (Near Regensburg Gate). Tel.: 49 9443 5356.
- 3 Butcher's and inn Bachhuber, Seeweg 9, 93326 Abensberg (east of the city center). Tel.: 49 9443 6154, Fax: 49 9443 992391, Email: [email protected].
- 4 Tavern at the Lauberger (Aunkoferer Stub'n), Aunkofer Strasse 8, 93326 Abensberg (in the western district of Aunkofen). Tel.: 49 9443 5641, Fax: 49 9443 903744, Email: [email protected]. cozy beer garden.Open: Tue-Sat 3 pm-11pm, Sundays and public holidays 10 am-11pm.
- 5 Hammermeier restaurant, Kirchplatz 4, Sandharlanden, 93326 Abensberg (in the district of Sandharlanden (approx. 4 km from Abensberg)). Tel.: 49 9443 6993, Fax: 49 9443 903533.
- 6 Waltl-Hof, Bergstrasse 8, Sandharlanden, 93326 Abensberg (in the district of Sandharlanden (approx. 4 km from Abensberg)). Tel.: 49 9443 905005, Fax: 49 9443 905007, Email: [email protected]. Open: lunch on Sundays and public holidays during asparagus season.
- Hotel and Gasthof Jungbräu: see under Hotels.
International kitchen
- 7 Gasthaus an der Abens, Münchener Strasse 1, 93326 Abensberg (between the historic old town and the Gillamooswiese). Tel.: 49 9443 906726. Open: Tue-Sat 5 pm-11pm, Sun 5-10pm.
- 8 Carlitos restaurant, Stadtplatz 11, 93326 Abensberg (in the former Abensberger Hofbräuhaus). Tel.: 49 9443 4199044, Fax: 49 9443 9927801, Email: [email protected]. Open: daily 12 noon-10 p.m.
- 9 Mum pink, Steinbruchstrasse 1, Offenstetten, 93326 Abensberg (in the Offenstetten district). Tel.: 49 9443 7917. Open: Wed-Mon 11:30 a.m.-2: 30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-11: 30 p.m.
- 10 Tower restaurant at Zoran, Weinbergerstrasse 17, 93326 Abensberg (directly in the Regensburg Gate). Tel.: 49 9443 929973. Open: daily 5 p.m. - midnight, also at lunchtime.
- 11 El Greco, Ulrichstrasse 37, 93326 Abensberg (in the historic old town). Tel.: 49 9443 992220.
Cafes
- La Piazza da Luigi, Stadtplatz 11, 93326 Abensberg (in the former Abensberger Hofbräuhaus). Tel.: 49 9443 9927800, Fax: 49 9443 9927801, Email: [email protected]. Open: daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- 12 Café Servus, Babostraße 20, 93326 Abensberg (across from the customs house). Tel.: 49 9443 927680.
- 13 Café Max, Ulrichstrasse 14, 93326 Abensberg (in the historic old town). Tel.: 49 9443 925950, Email: [email protected].
nightlife
- 2 Coronita Bar, Graf-Niclas-Strasse 1, 93326 Abensberg (in the historic old town). Tel.: 49 (0)9443 925950, Email: [email protected]. Open: Thu-Sat 7pm - 3am.
- 3 Stachus - the bar, Weinbergerstrasse 17, 93326 Abensberg (directly in the Regensburg Gate). Open: Thu 8 pm-1am, Fri / Sat 8 pm-3am.
accommodation
Hotels
- 1 Altstadthotel Kneitinger, Osterriedergasse 15, 93326 Abensberg (in the historic old town). Tel.: 49 (0)9443 91540, Fax: 49 (0)9443 915455, Email: [email protected]. 3-star superior, two apartments are also available for longer stays.Price: single 69 €, double 99 €.
- 2 Hotel Jungbrau, Weinbergerstrasse 6-8, 93326 Abensberg (in the historic old town). Tel.: 49 (0)9443 91070, Fax: 49 (0)9443 910733, Email: [email protected]. Price: single 45 €, double 90 € including breakfast buffet.
- 3 Hotel Garni Salleck, Bahnhofstrasse 23, 93326 Abensberg (Near train station). Tel.: 49 (0)9443 6816, Fax: (0)9443 992070, Email: [email protected]. Price: Single 29-45 €, Double 54-79 € including breakfast buffet.
Campsites
- 4 Felbermühle campsite, Felbermühle 1, 93333 Neustadt (directly on the Danube cycle path between Neustadt and Bad Gögging, approx. 9 km from Abensberg). Tel.: 49 (0)9445 516, Email: [email protected]. Price: parking space € 5.50-6.50, € 7.10 person, € 4 for children.
Apartments
Overview of holiday apartments on the municipal website
health
Practical advice
- 1 Tourist information in the Herzogkasten, Dollingerstraße 18, 93326 Abensberg. Tel.: 49 9443 9103-59, Fax: 49 9443 9103 959, Email: [email protected]. Open: Tue-Sun 10 am-5pm.
- 1 Roxy Kino Abensberg, Regensburger Strasse 7, 93326 Abensberg. Tel.: 49 9443 6960, Email: [email protected]. Price: Evening price from 5:00 p.m. € 7.50 (3D € 10.50).
- A clean Post office does not exist in Abensberg anymore. All important postal services are provided to the customer with ideas for Kitchen electric Schierlinger (Bahnhofstrasse 7, 93326 Abensberg). There is also at Edeka Fanderl (Straubinger Straße 42, 93326 Abensberg) a basic offer.
trips
- Kelheim with the Liberation Hall, Danube Gorge and Weltenburg Monastery
- 2 Limes thermal baths in Bad Gögging
- The sulfur springs in the spa town of Bad Gögging have been proven to have been used by the Romans. That is why the recreational concept of the place is still dominated by the ancient bathing industry. In addition to the historical spa center, the one opened in 1979 Limes thermal baths in the Abensauen south of the spa center, the heart of the resort.
- 15 Abusina Roman fort
at Eining
- Abusina Fort was a Roman military camp on the Limes, on the border of the ancient Roman Empire. Due to its elevated position on the Danube, the facility was well suited for securing and monitoring the border river. The remains of the fort have been completely uncovered and partially restored. The visitor learns all kinds of interesting facts about the history of the facility, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 Upper German-Raetian Limes belongs.
Web links
- https://www.abensberg.de/ - Official website of Abensberg
- Collection of old pictures of the city of Abensberg (Abensberg impressions)
- Information on the city tour
