Ingolstadt

13th May 2016

Ingolstadt was first mentioned in a document of Charlemagne on 6 February 806 as "Ingoldes stat", the place of Ingold. Circa 1250, Ingolstadt was granted city status.

Originally a fortress city, Ingolstadt is enclosed by a  defensive wall.

Pictured at left is the Kreuztor, built in 1385,it is the western gateway to the medieval city center of Ingolstadt. This seven-turreted guard tower was part of Ingolstadt's second city wall.

Photos of the Town.

The Youth Hostel is part of the medieval fortress on the edge of the historic city centre .

Photos of the Y.H.A. 

Photos of the Beer Festival