Neuschwanstein Castle in the Allgäu, Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Middle Franconia or the three-river city of Passau in Lower Bavaria: all places worth seeing, but overcrowded with tourists and by no means insider tips. Thanks to the nine-euro ticket, Bavaria can now be explored cheaply using local public transport away from the hustle and bustle. In the “9×9” excursion series, the SZ presents tours for hiking fans, culture enthusiasts and nature lovers. Part 2: Moosburg an der Isar.
Moosburg an der Isar is a town that is often overlooked. Unfortunately. It is halfway between the Lower Bavarian metropolis of Landshut and the city of Freising. From Munich it is just 30 minutes by train to Moosburg, which is definitely worth a visit. Not only because it is nestled picturesquely between the Isar and Amper and is the oldest town in the Freising district. Moosburg is the gateway to the Hallertau, one of the largest hop-growing regions in the world.
The main attraction, however, is the Romanesque Kastulus Münster with its carved high altar by the Landshut sculptor Hans Leinberger from 1514. Next to it is the slightly smaller St. John’s Church, which is also worth a visit. The historic old town with its winding streets invites you to explore, the city forest on the Isar with an idyllic small lake and the Amper estuary are ideal for a walk. We recommend the “Drei Tannen” inn with its beer garden and traditional Bavarian cuisine. The “Gasthaus zur Kegelhalle” is right next to the city forest and offers a regional menu as well as barbecues and burgers. But things are also international in Moosburg: The Irish pub “The Corner House” offers not only cider but also a beer garden and burgers. In the middle of the city center, the popular “Wochenblatt” café offers hot meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Moosburg also has cultural events to offer. On Monday July 11th and Tuesday July 12th the traditional cherry market takes place; the old town festival takes place on Saturday, July 16th, with live music, grilled food, fish and South Tyrolean specialties.
One of the most interesting places in Moosburg is the Stalag Neustadt Museum in the north of the city. Stalag VIIA, one of the largest prisoner of war camps in Germany with more than 70,000 inmates, was located there from 1939 to 1945. The long suppressed history is vividly processed in the small museum. It is open on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and by arrangement with Stalag representative Martin Pschorr (08761/330718). Today’s Neustadt district developed on the former site after the end of the war.