Straubing is an independent city in Niederbayern. It is seat of the district Straubing-Bogen. Annually in August the Gäubodenvolksfest , the second largest folk celebration in Bavaria, is held.
The city is located on the Danube forming the centre of the Gäuboden .
Culture and Places of Interest
- Frühlingsfest (annual)
- Gäubodenvolksfest and Ostbayernschau (annual) - the second largest folk music festival in Bavaria.
- Museum containing Roman artifacts.
- Agnes-Bernauer-Festspiele - a festival
- Straubinger Zoo
- A Jazz festival - Jazz an der Donau (annual)
Buildings
- City tower
- Herzogsschloss
- Romanesque Church of St. Peter
- Basilica of St. Jacob
Historical residents
