Straubing, Bavaria, Germany
A perfectly preserved medieval Bavarian city on the Danube — dock steps from the old town, explore Roman treasures, Gothic churches, and one of Germany's greatest folk festivals.
A perfectly preserved medieval Bavarian city on the Danube — dock steps from the old town, explore Roman treasures, Gothic churches, and one of Germany's greatest folk festivals.
River cruise ships dock directly on the Danube in Straubing, with the historic center just a short walk away.
💡 Pro move: If your ship calls in August, the Gäubodenvolksfest folk festival takes over the city — expect huge crowds and a fantastic atmosphere.
Straubing has two docking positions on the right bank of the Danube at river km 2321.1, accommodating vessels up to 135 meters.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most river cruise lines (AmaWaterways, Viking, Uniworld, Celebrity, Phoenix Reisen, Nicko Cruises) | Right bank, Danube km 2321.1, near Herzogsschloss📍 | Docked |
| Smaller/expedition vessels | Right bank, same dock area📍 | Docked |
Straubing rewards walkers — the entire historic center is compact — and day trips into the Bavarian Forest or to Regensburg are easy from here.
The Gäubodenmuseum houses the famous Straubing Roman Treasure — the largest known collection of Roman cavalry parade armor, discovered in 1950. The museum also covers 7,000 years of regional history from Neolithic to medieval times.
Find Straubing history tours →Explore the elongated Stadtplatz, climb the 14th-century Stadtturm for panoramic views, admire the Gothic Basilika St. Jakob with its Albrecht Dürer Moses windows, and discover Baroque churches by the Asam brothers.
Find Straubing walking tours →Sample beers from the Karmeliten Brewery, one of the oldest monastic breweries in Bavaria. Try Weisswurst with sweet mustard at a traditional Wirtshaus before noon — a strict Bavarian tradition. The Wirtshaus zum Geiss, dating to 1462, is the oldest tavern in the city.
Find Straubing food tours →Straubing sits at the edge of the Bavarian Forest National Park. Guided excursions offer a taste of dense woodland and small villages. Alternatively, Regensburg — a UNESCO World Heritage city — is about 35 km away and frequently offered as a ship excursion.
Find Bavaria day trip tours →Opened in 2023, Germany's first museum dedicated entirely to sustainability explores future technologies and environmental interdependencies through hands-on exhibits — a good option for curious travellers looking for something contemporary.
Find Straubing museum tours →Straubing's old town is entirely walkable from the dock, with virtually everything of interest within a 15-minute radius.
Follow the brass plates of 'Der Goldene Weg' from the riverfront through the Stadtplatz, past the Stadtturm, Trinity Column, Gäubodenmuseum, Ducal Palace, and the Basilika St. Jakob, returning along the Danube promenade.
A relaxed walk along the Danube embankment from the cruise dock past the Herzogsschloss grounds, with views across the river and the old city fortification remnants.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Climate normals for Straubing, Bavaria, Germany (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F / 3°C | 27°F / -3°C | 1 | 7:58 AM | 4:40 PM |
| Feb | 43°F / 6°C | 28°F / -2°C | 0 | 7:17 AM | 5:30 PM |
| Mar | 52°F / 11°C | 32°F / 0°C | 0 | 6:23 AM | 6:14 PM |
| Apr | 60°F / 16°C | 37°F / 3°C | 0 | 6:18 AM | 8:01 PM |
| May | 67°F / 19°C | 46°F / 8°C | 1 | 5:28 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Jun | 76°F / 24°C | 53°F / 12°C | 1 | 5:05 AM | 9:14 PM |
| Jul | 79°F / 26°C | 55°F / 13°C | 1 | 5:22 AM | 9:08 PM |
| Aug | 78°F / 26°C | 55°F / 13°C | 1 | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM |
| Sep | 70°F / 21°C | 48°F / 9°C | 1 | 6:46 AM | 7:22 PM |
| Oct | 59°F / 15°C | 42°F / 6°C | 1 | 7:30 AM | 6:19 PM |
| Nov | 46°F / 8°C | 34°F / 1°C | 1 | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM |
| Dec | 40°F / 4°C | 30°F / -1°C | 1 | 7:57 AM | 4:12 PM |
Source: Meteostat (10-yr monthly averages)
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