Straubing

Straubing is a historic city in Lower Bavaria (Niederbayern), southeastern Germany, situated on the Danube River. It is known for its well-preserved old town, with a central square (Stadtplatz) lined by colorful townhouses and the prominent Gothic city tower, the Stadtturm, which is one of Straubing’s main landmarks. The city has strong ties to Bavarian ducal history and features notable churches such as the Basilica of St. James (St. Jakob). Straubing is also associated with regional agriculture and the Gäuboden area, celebrated annually with the Gäubodenvolksfest—one of Bavaria’s largest folk festivals—often compared to a smaller Oktoberfest. Today, Straubing combines traditional Bavarian culture with a lively local economy and riverside setting.

• Straubing is an independent city (kreisfreie Stadt) in Bavaria, Germany, located on the Danube River.
• It hosts the annual Gäubodenvolksfest, one of Bavaria’s largest folk festivals.
• Straubing is known for the Roman-era site Sorviodurum; the Gäubodenmuseum displays notable Roman finds, including the “Römerschatz” (Roman treasure).