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Straubing
Spend a half‑day in Straubing: see the historic new town, the Basilica of St Jacob and the Gäubodenmuseum, then head to the Danube promenade.
Straubing is a small Bavarian city of about 48 000 people. Its medieval new town, a few key churches and the Roman‑treasure museum fit comfortably into a half‑day, so one day is enough for a quick visit before moving on to larger nearby centres.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airports
- MUC · NUE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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Emergency numbers for Straubing110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Straubing, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyStraubing is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and follow usual German traffic rules.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMUC Munich Airport (About 1.5 h by regional train via Munich Hbf; check connections.).
- Getting aroundThe new town is pedestrian‑only; most attractions are within 10 min walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in a pub€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Gäubodenmuseum)€4 (≈ US$5) adult
- Budget bedCamping pitch, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MUC Munich Airport (About 1.5 h by regional train via Munich Hbf; check connections.) · NUE Nuremberg Airport (About 1.5 h by regional train via Nuremberg Hbf; check connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Straubing: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The new town is pedestrian‑only; most attractions are within 10 min walk. Regional trains run hourly from Munich or Regensburg; the station is 5 min by bus or 15 min walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Regensburg
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Regional train, about 30 min
Well‑preserved medieval centre; good for a half‑day.
Bavarian Forest (Bayerischer Wald)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Straubing station, about 45 min to Zwiesel
Longer travel; consider an overnight stay if hiking.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Theresientor
Central location on Theresienplatz, easy walk to main sights.
Campingplatz Straubing
Site on the Danube floodplain, good for car‑based travellers.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €80 | €80 |
| Regional train Munich → Straubing (return)1 × €45 · check | €45 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €286 per person per day, bed included | €286≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a pub | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Museum entry (Gäubodenmuseum) | €4 (≈ US$5) adult |
| Zoo ticket (adult) | €7 (≈ US$9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last regional train from Munich departs around 23:00; plan a night in if you arrive late.Last regional train from Munich departs around 11:00 PM; plan a night in if you arrive late.
- Museum entry fee: €4 (≈ US$5) adult, €3 (≈ US$4) reduced, €1 (≈ US$2) child, free under 6 (check for updates).
- Winter opening hours may be reduced for some sites.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Munich; German embassy in Berlin.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Munich → Straubing regional train (return): ≈ €30–45, 30 min each way (check)
- Local bus to Gäubodenmuseum: ≈ €2–3 per ride
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the bathroom? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Straubing. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike rental for faster town‑centre hops.
- Combine Straubing with a Danube river cruise for a scenic day.
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