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Deggendorf Central Station
Deggendorf Hauptbahnhof a railway station in the German state of Bavaria, classified by Deutsche Bahn as a category 5 station. It is not currently part of any transport association, so standard DB fares apply. It is planned that it will be integrated in the network area of the Transport Community of Deggendorf District (''Verkehrsgemeinschaft Landkreis Deggendorf''). History The branch line from Plattling to Deggendorf was opened in 1866. This line was extended into the Bavarian Forest in 1874. The entire line was completed in 1877, when Deggendorf station was also opened. This was followed by the construction of additional lines. Thus, the line to Metten opened on 17 October 1891 and another line was opened initially to Hengersberg on 26 November 1913 and was completed to Kalteneck in the municipality of Hutthurm on 1 August 1914. Due to the increased importance of the station it was renamed as ''Deggendorf Hauptbahnhof'' (main station) on 5 May 1941. Building The two-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deggendorf
Deggendorf () is a town in Bavaria, Germany, capital of the Deggendorf district. It is located on the left bank approximately in the middle between the Danube cities of Regensburg and Passau. The Danube forms the town's natural border towards the south. Towards the west, north and east the town is surrounded by the foothills of the central Bavarian Forest. Near the southwestern rim of the town, the railway bridge crosses the Danube at river-kilometer 2286. Directly south of the town Autobahn A3 and A92 form an important crossing. A few miles downstream, east of the district Deggenau, lies the confluence of the River Isar with the Danube. Historical background Early history The earliest traces of settlement in the area were found near the Danube and date back approximately 8,000 years. Both Bronze Age and Celtic era archeological finds indicate continuous habitation through the millennia. The first written mention of Deggendorf occurred in 868, and Henry II, Holy Roman Empero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
