The German town of Dillingen stands on the River Danube, hence its full name 'Dillingen an der Donau'. It sits between Munich and Stuttgart in the southern region of Bavaria. Hire a car in Dillingen an der Donau to visit the attractions of the area, including the Danube itself, which at this point more than 1, miles from its mouth and is still quite small. All the highlights of Bavaria are in easy reach. The great cathedral city of Ulm is only 35 miles west and the historic university city of Augsburg is 4 miles to the south east. The Gundelfingen Airport is just six miles to the west of Dillingen An Der Donau.
Dillingen in Bavaria is renowned as a historic destination. Tourists wander through the town's quiet cobbled streets admiring fairy tale-style buildings, with many dating from the 16th Century. If you hire a car in Dillingen an der Donau, it's easier to fully explore all the sights. Most of the riverbanks are covered with parkland and woods with walking paths alongside the water. The highlights of the town itself include the buildings of the ancient university, particularly its ornate 'Golden Hall'. You'll also find interesting museums, the beautiful baroque cathedral Basilika St. Peter, a grand town hall, and a pretty castle with a high tower for views across the city.
