Wörth a.d.Isar: Local History and Walks along the Isar

Wörth a.d.Isar combines local history with the Isar Valley: A historic trail reveals the history of individual buildings and squares, while walks along the riverbanks offer another perspective on the town. Other highlights include the local history museum, St. Laurentius parish church and events in the palace park. When planning your trip, you can choose between historical discoveries, riverside paths and leisure activities to suit your interests.

History on a walking tour

The historic trail through Wörth a.d.Isar features twelve information boards placed on buildings and at squares. They share historical and other useful information about the places and objects they describe. Visitors discover the boards on a walk through town—history is encountered not only as a subject in the museum, but also at the places it relates to.

Local history and the Isar at the museum

As of April 10, 2026, the Wörth an der Isar local history museum tells the story of the area, with a focus on the Isar. Among other things, the exhibition covers the palace, tavern and brewery, post and railway, church, municipality and school. Exhibits, media stations, audio stations and a flip game present these topics in different ways. The museum also welcomes children: Isaria, a mermaid of the Isar, accompanies them on a journey through the past.

The historic trail and the museum offer different perspectives: the trail focuses on the history of individual buildings and squares, while the museum explores a broader range of local history, with particular attention to the Isar. If you are interested in both, you will find two distinct ways to discover the town’s history here.

Romanesque traces and Baroque additions

St. Laurentius parish church preserves parts of an older building: the west apse and adjoining sections of the nave belong to a Romanesque church or chapel dating from the 11th or 12th century. In the last third of the 17th century, the church was substantially extended to the east, and the remaining Romanesque structure was given a Baroque vault. St. Laurentius is also a pilgrimage church dedicated to Our Lady of Good Counsel. The building therefore brings together different phases of construction and its present-day ecclesiastical designation.

The former Wörth Palace in Wörth a.d.Isar is also part of the town’s historic appearance. It is a two-storey hipped-roof building with a mezzanine; its core dates from the 17th or 18th century. Its architectural form and age provide another specific example of the town’s history.

Walks, events and water

Wörth a.d.Isar lies in the Isar Valley, where walks are possible along the riverbanks. In addition to the historic trail through town, riverside paths offer another focus for your visit. The Kultur im Schlosspark Wörth e. V. association holds events at regular intervals in Wörth Palace Park. As no specific dates are available, check the event schedule for your travel dates.

Water-based activities are also among the town’s leisure options. Waketoolz Wakepark, formerly WakeLake, is a leisure facility on a lake in the eastern part of the municipality. Water skiing on a former gravel pit lake is associated with the former name WakeLake. Check the facility’s current name before setting out.

Landshut as part of a wider trip

In the wider Landshut travel region, the Landshut Höhenwanderweg (high-altitude hiking trail) is around 50 kilometres long and leads through the gentle hills of Lower Bavaria. The Time Trails are themed routes through the Isar, Vils and Laaber valleys. These regional trails offer a wider perspective on hiking and themed routes in the Landshut travel region.

Choose the right focus for your trip

When looking for accommodation in Wörth a.d.Isar, you can start by considering what you would like your trip to focus on: the historic trail, museum and church offer historical highlights, while the riverbanks, events in the palace park and water-based activities cater to other interests. These options can help you organise your trip before comparing accommodation.

Discover more destinations

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