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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
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.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- January–February (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a pub | €3–4 |
| Museum entry (Gäubodenmuseum) | €4 adult |
| Zoo ticket (adult) | €7 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- 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.
Typical fares
- Munich → Straubing regional train (return)
- ≈ €30–45, 30 min each way (check)
- Local bus to Gäubodenmuseum
- ≈ €2–3 per ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Gäubodenmuseum
- Basilica of St Jacob
- Ducal Residence (Herzogsschloss)
- Straubing Tigers ice‑hockey
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regensburg | Regional train, about 30 min | ≈1 h |
| Bavarian Forest (Bayerischer Wald) | Bus from Straubing station, about 45 min to Zwiesel | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Theresientor
- Central location on Theresienplatz, easy walk to main sights.
- Campingplatz Straubing
- Site on the Danube floodplain, good for car‑based travellers.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Last regional train from Munich departs around 23:00; plan a night in if you arrive late.
- Museum entry fee: €4 adult, €3 reduced, €1 child, free under 6 (check for updates).
- Winter opening hours may be reduced for some sites.
Straubing is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and follow usual German traffic rules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Straubing yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gäubodenmuseum
- Basilica of St Jacob
- Ducal Residence (Herzogsschloss)
- Straubing Tigers ice‑hockey
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Straubing tourism page: www.straubing.de/de/tourismus/
- Wikivoyage: Straubing, revision 5247698 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5247698
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/straubing). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.