Pilsting

Pilsting offers a tangible cultural and historical starting point: the Late Gothic parish church of the Assumption of Mary and the listed market square ensemble. Each represents a different facet of the town—sacred architectural history and an ensemble protected as a whole. If you like to focus on individual historical details during your stay, there is more than one date to discover here.

Late Gothic Details in Pilsting

The parish church of the Assumption of Mary is a Late Gothic structure dating from the 15th century. A keystone in the sacristy bears the year 1491; the larger-than-life crucifix on the chancel arch dates from the 16th century. This means that one place of worship brings together a precise year and a date given by century. These details give Pilsting’s architectural history a tangible timeframe, while the market square ensemble provides a second focal point for the town’s history.

Culture in the wider Dingolfing-Landau destination

In the wider Dingolfing-Landau destination, cultural and historical topics range from the lives of the first farmers to urban and industrial history. At the Kastenhof Landau, original archaeological finds from the region tell the story of the time of the first farmers. Hands-on replicas, striking images, and the lifelike figure Lisar, a Neolithic woman, bring this past to life. The Kastenhof is in Landau’s old town.

The Landau Local History Museum is housed in the 250-year-old Weißgerberhaus. Its topics include rural domestic culture, faith and piety, the history of the town of Landau, middle-class living and self-representation, and urban crafts. Its main focus is the 19th century. The Dingolfing Museum offers a different perspective: in the Upper Town, it spans the three historic buildings of Herzogsburg, Pfleghof, and Getreidekasten, presenting the town and industrial history of Dingolfing from the Neolithic period to the present day. Herzogsburg was built around 1410 as the official residence of the tax collector and as accommodation for the Bavarian dukes.

The pilgrimage church of Maria im Steinfels is also one of the cultural highlights in the wider Dingolfing-Landau destination. It was consecrated in 1726; its altar stands in front of a Nagelfluh rock face. By comparison, the historical focus of Pilsting’s parish church is the Late Gothic period. Those interested in church architecture can encounter different eras and architectural details in this way.

Landscape and Water in the wider Dingolfing-Landau destination

Nature and outdoor activities offer further highlights. The “Vilstal bei Marklkofen” nature reserve covers nearly 175 hectares and provides a habitat for numerous animal and plant species. The Vilstalsee, which covers around 100 hectares, lies within the nature reserve and is ideal for walks and bike rides. The lake also offers opportunities for boating, sailing, and surfing. This gives you a choice of different activities on land and on the water.

If you plan to visit several places, compare their locations with your personal travel itinerary and tailor your accommodation search accordingly.

Discover more destinations: Loiching, Reisbach, Mengkofen, Landau an der Isar, Mamming, Dingolfing, Eichendorf.

To the overview of the wider destination: Dingolfing-Landau.