Landshut
Gothic Streets Within Reach of Munich Airport
Explore the Town ↓Life in Landshut
Gothic brick façades line broad streets beneath a hilltop castle. Landshut pairs that Bavarian setting with hospitals, higher education and easy access to Munich Airport.
Landshut is a ducal capital of wide Gothic street-markets and gabled houses on the Isar, crowned by a hilltop castle and one of the tallest church towers in the world. Munich’s long-haul airport is about half an hour away by road.
Landshut is the airport town, the closest of the eight to a major US gateway. It lies outside all seismic zones on the official table of the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt), has Bavaria’s 3.5 percent purchase tax and is a real working town of about 72,000.
- It is less known and less of a showpiece than the towns above it, more commuter town than tourist town.
- Munich drives local prices.
- Check the Isar flood map at the exact address.
- Munich airport is about 30 minutes away by road, or 36 minutes by direct train.
- Munich’s central station is 46 minutes away.
- Regensburg is 38 minutes away.
- Region / State
- Lower Bavaria (Niederbayern), Bavaria · independent city and seat of the regional government
- Population
- 71,922 at 31 December 2025 (official register, Census 2022 basis)
- Setting
- On the Isar; the Altstadt and Neustadt street-markets between the river and the Hofberg hill, crowned by Burg Trausnitz
- Heritage
- St Martin's, the brick Gothic church with a tower of about 130 m · Burg Trausnitz · the Stadtresidenz · the Landshut Wedding festival
- What Makes It Distinct
- A Gothic ducal town half an hour from a major US gateway, on seismically quiet ground, at Bavaria's low tax rate
- Inside the Full Atlas
- 27 pages on Landshut, within the 235-page Germany Atlas.
Landshut & Its Surroundings
Wander the streets, waterways and neighboring towns before you go.
The pin marks the town center. The live map needs an internet connection.
A Closer Look at Landshut
Look Beyond the View
Fall for the view, then choose with clear eyes. The full Atlas explains the natural risks checked for this town and where a property deserves a closer look.
- See which natural hazards the research covers
- Tell town-wide conditions apart from one address
- Take the right questions to a local specialist
Picture the Journey
The town you love should be easy to reach, again and again. The full Atlas lays out how you get here, from the arrival point to the final stretch.
- Compare the main ways to get here
- Plan for repeat visits and everyday trips
- Weigh the trade-offs before you pick a base
Find Your Reasons to Stay
The places you remember mix scenery, streets and local life. The town chapter takes you past the first impression to the character underneath.
- Explore the setting, landmarks and local culture
- Discover what makes this town its own
- Picture the pleasures of a longer stay
Renting It While You’re Away
Thinking of renting your home out while you’re away? The Atlas sets the rental questions and local context right beside the place itself.
- Learn which rules and permits to check
- Gauge likely visitors and seasonal demand
- Weigh the practical limits on renting it out
Imagine an Ordinary Week
The view draws you in. Everyday life helps you decide. The full chapter covers the services and practical details of living here beyond a vacation.
- Check healthcare and everyday services
- Picture the shops, connections and daily routines
- See what life is like outside the busy season
Landshut and Around, in 6 Pictures
Images from the Atlas, each with its own source and edit notes.
Summary of the Germany Atlas, edition of 26 September 2026. The town order is our editorial ranking. About the Dossier.