The best walks and hikes around Gerzen

It is currently being renovated and barrier-free access is being built, but it can still be visited and is worth a visit. Be sure to visit the nativity scene! 😉

In summer the bridge railings are wonderfully decorated with flowers.

Nature discovery trail on Buja-Allee Beautiful walk along the renatured Vils Canal with information boards. The nature discovery trail on Buja-Allee along the renatured Vils Canal behind the town hall offers all visitors and especially school classes the opportunity to take a closer look at the local nature and the animals and plants that occur there. Interactive exploration tours can be carried out independently with the help of exploration sheets or with supervision. The visitor gets an insight into the habitats there with their flora and fauna. Further information can be found at: regionalmanagement.vilsbiburg.de/vilsnatur

The bridge over the Vils is currently closed (as of January 2024) and is being renovated. Crossing the Vils either via the Balkspitz or on the B299.

Worth seeing museum in the center of the city of Vilsbiburg The Holy Spirit Hospital was founded as a retirement home in 1476 by Caspar Westendorfer from Vilsbiburg, then pastor of St. Jodok in Landshut. Vilsbiburg Local History Museum since 1958. The hospital church was built as St. Catherine's Church. According to various stylistic features inside, it was probably built around 1400. The hospital church can still be visited today. The Vilsbiburg local history museum – Kröninger Hafnermuseum houses a valuable collection of regional culture. It was compiled, organized and presented to the public over more than 100 years - today in the listed historical hospital ensemble in the heart of Vilsbiburg. Ten key themes guide you through the history of the city and old district of Vilsbiburg. Thanks to the largest department and extensive research into the Kröninger pottery craft, the museum attracts guests and experts from near and far. Several generations of committed volunteers grew with the work in the museum and with them the museum grew. Today it is known beyond local borders and is considered an important museum in the Bavarian museum landscape. Also the current team, which consists of a full-time management and a large volunteer team The advisory board exists, researches and writes, leads tours, looks after groups and school classes, answers inquiries, maintains the archive, the depot and develops special exhibitions. Opening hours: The museum is open all year round, with the exception of:1. November (All Saints Day), December 24th (Christmas Eve), December 25th and 26th (Boxing Day) and December 31st (New Year's Eve) Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m On the first weekend of every month additionally: Saturday: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. / Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m Register for group tours using the online form or by calling the museum director on 08741 305 170

Built between 1870 and 1897 in neo-Romanesque style instead of a church from 1836. Founded as a pilgrimage in 1686 by chimney sweep Donatus Barnabas Orelli. New buildings and renovations in 1687, 1704, 1793/96, 1836, 1870 and 1952/62. Monastery built in 1827, expanded in 1851 and 1873. Towers built in 1880 and 1885 respectively.

The upper gate tower was built as part of the fortifications in the 15th century. Renaissance hood around 1540. Market tower keeper's apartment until the beginning of the 20th century. The majority of the curtain walls were demolished shortly after 1800.

Very nice woodwork