Juniper heaths, hop gardens and Bavarian hospitality
Accessible Holiday Region Kelheim
The holiday region of Kelheim is located not far from the UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg and offers a diverse mix of nature experiences, sightseeing and wellness. A great starting point for excursions is the historic old town of Kelheim: From here, you can take a boat through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey or enjoy a “mini cruise” along the Altmühl Valley to Riedenburg. The cycling paths along the Main-Danube Canal are particularly popular. They lead without major inclines past numerous sights and picturesque towns.
North of Kelheim, the landscape changes, and behind the city walls of Abensberg, the first hop gardens of the Hallertau hops region begin. For over 200 years, hops have been grown and beer brewed in the rolling hills of Holledau, as the locals lovingly call their homeland. Hop ambassadors, beer sommeliers and master brewers tell the story of brewing and hop cultivation.
In the spa town of Bad Gögging, the Roman influence is still felt. It was once home to the largest Roman state bath north of the Alps. Today, the Limes-Therme spa spoils its guests with its three natural remedies: peat, sulphur and thermal water.
Discover all this with the following holiday inspirations:
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Arrival and mobility:
The holiday region Kelheim is located in the heart of Bavaria, near Ingolstadt (Ingolstadt – Kelheim: 50 km) and Regensburg (Regensburg – Kelheim: 30 km). The region is easily accessible by car via the A93 motorway.
The train stations in Abensberg and Neustadt an der Donau are fully accessible. Kelheim is reachable via the Saal an der Donau station in combination with public transport or the on-demand bus service KEXI. The taxi company MH Taxi Kelheim also offers wheelchair transport and reclined rides.
From 1 May to 3 October, in addition to public transport, leisure buses with bike trailers are available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. All leisure buses are low-floor buses:
- Line 6010 Altmühl Valley: Regensburg – Kelheim – Essing – Riedenburg – Dollnstein
- Line 6030 Hallertau: Kelheim – Bad Gögging – Abensberg – Mainburg – Freising
More information is available at www.freizeitbusse.de (only in German)
In the towns of Kelheim (connection to Saal an der Donau station) and Neustadt an der Donau / Bad Gögging, the on-demand bus KEXI is available from Monday to Sunday. This service offers flexible travel within the respective towns, with no fixed timetable or route. The bus gathers ride requests within the desired time window, allowing passengers with similar destinations to share the ride. All KEXI vehicles are equipped with wheelchair ramps and are fully accessible for passengers in wheelchairs. Unfortunately, electric wheelchairs cannot be transported. Please notify in advance when booking if a wheelchair is required. Starting in autumn 2023, there will also be a KEXI on-demand bus in the town of Riedenburg.
More information is available at www.kexi.de
Certified in the period:
April 2023 - March 2026
Address & Contact
Tourismusregion Kelheim
Donaupark 13
93309 Kelheim
Telephone:+49 94 41 20 77 33 0
Fax:+49 94 41 20 77 33 5
E-Mail: info@tourismus-landkreis-kelheim.de
Website: herzstueck.bayern (only in German)