Highlights of the Coming Months (Preview)

• Old Town Tours: Regularly scheduled walks through the long Stadtplatz with stops at the Old Town Hall, the Schiffmeisterhaus, and selected alleys.
• Themed Tours on Legends & Sculptures: Upcoming dates with stops at the Dumpling Thrower, the drinking water fountain "Sammer Xidi," and in Pfleggasse.
• Church Music & Concerts: Upcoming music evenings in the old town churches, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre St. Peter and Paul as well as in Mariä Himmelfahrt.
• Exhibitions & Cultural Stations: Upcoming presentations of local history, art, and urban development, e.g., in municipal facilities near Stadtplatz.
• Family Programs: Future child-friendly city experiences with short routes, puzzle stations, and sculptor stops.

Regularly Held Formats

According to the current status, the following types of events are planned and are continuously announced in the city's calendar:

• Public city tours at Stadtplatz and in the old town alleys.
• Special tours focusing on craft traditions, city wall relics, and vaulted buildings.
• Cultural and music series in historic churches and squares.
• Seasonal markets and activities in the long plaza area (dates are published separately).

For exact times, meeting points, and languages, please check the city's official calendar before your trip.

Expected Event Venues in the Old Town

• Stadtplatz Deggendorf: Planned meeting point for tours and stage for seasonal formats.
• Old Town Hall: Distinctive landmark, frequent stop on guided walks.
• Schiffmeisterhaus and surrounding cultural stations: Planned exhibition and educational offerings.
• Church of the Holy Sepulchre St. Peter and Paul as well as Parish Church Mariä Himmelfahrt: Upcoming church music and cultural dates as announced.
• Geiersberg with chapels and Way of the Cross: Upcoming themed walks and devotional offerings according to the calendar.
• Luitpoldplatz and Pfleggasse: Future short stops at sculptures and fountains as part of themed tours.

Planning, Tickets, and Registration

1. Check the calendar: Open the official event calendar of the city of Deggendorf and filter by "Old Town," "Tour," "Concert," or "Exhibition."
2. Read details: Pay attention to meeting point, duration, languages, accessibility, and any weather notices.
3. Ticket/Reservation: Book online, by phone via Tourist Information, or on site as indicated in the event details.
4. Preparation: Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing; for church concerts, plan to arrive early if necessary.

Accessibility and Notes

• Sections of the old town contain cobblestones and slight inclines (e.g., on Geiersberg). Check the accessibility notes for each event in the calendar.
• For concerts in churches, open seating and limited seating capacity are often announced; early arrival is recommended.
• For outdoor events, weather-related changes may occur; short-term updates are provided in the event details.

Arrival and Orientation

• Public transport: Use lines towards Old Town/Stadtplatz; exact stops and schedules can be found in the city's information services.
• On foot/bike: Short distances in the old town make it easy to combine routes between Stadtplatz, churches, and cultural stations.
• Meeting points: For tours, the exact location (e.g., near Old Town Hall or info point at Stadtplatz) is specified for each event.

Sources and Further Information

1. City of Deggendorf – Official Site — central information on the city, culture, and services (accessed 2026-01-23)
2. Tourism Deggendorf – Visitor Information — information on tours and experiences (accessed 2026-01-23)
3. Culture in Deggendorf — programs, series, and event venues in the city area (accessed 2026-01-23)