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Pilsting: Parish Church and Market Square Ensemble

You can get to know Pilsting during your stay through its tangible cultural landmarks. The Parish Church of the Assumption and the market square ensemble offer different points of interest: the church is defined by its architectural history and furnishings, while the market square is notable for the protection of the ensemble as a whole.

The Parish Church of the Assumption in Pilsting 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. Thus, the same church brings together the dating of the building and specific dates for individual details. If you are interested in architecture and history, you can consider the construction period and furnishings as distinct historical points of reference.

The market square ensemble in Pilsting is a protected historic site. Unlike the dates associated with the church, the protection here applies to the ensemble as a whole. This gives you a difference in scale to help you orient yourself in Pilsting: on one hand, there is a single church and its historic details; on the other, a protected ensemble around the market square.

More to explore in the wider Dingolfing-Landau destination

In the wider Dingolfing-Landau destination, the Kastenhof Landau adds another perspective on cultural history. In the old town, original archaeological finds from the region tell the story of the first farmers. Hands-on replicas, striking images, and Lisar, a lifelike figure of a Neolithic woman, bring this past to life. The focus here is on archaeological finds and how they are presented in an engaging way. In the wider Dingolfing-Landau destination, the Landau Local History Museum, housed in the 250-year-old Weißgerberhaus, features, among other things, rural domestic life and crafts, with a focus on the 19th century.

The pilgrimage church of Maria im Steinfels offers another glimpse into history: it was consecrated in 1726, and its altar stands in front of a Nagelfluh rock face. The year of consecration and the rock face are two distinct, tangible points of reference for understanding the church.

For nature and activities, the wider destination offers Lake Vilstalsee and the “Vilstal bei Marklkofen” nature reserve. The protected area covers nearly 175 hectares and provides a habitat for numerous animal and plant species. The roughly 100-hectare Lake Vilstalsee lies within the nature reserve and is ideal for walks and cycling trips. There are also opportunities for boating, sailing, and surfing. The area figures refer to two different things: nearly 175 hectares for the protected area and roughly 100 hectares for the lake. When choosing activities, you can distinguish between walking or cycling trips and the water sports listed above.

The sauna and wellness area at the Caprima leisure pool is also one of the attractions in the wider Dingolfing-Landau destination. It has been recently renovated and certified as a “Premium facility” by the German Sauna Association.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Dingolfing-Landau.