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Ingolstadt

Situated on the banks of the beautiful river Danube, the city offers some of the most scenic spots in the world. One of the most enchanting German Cities, the city reflects its roots in the pre-historic settlements since 1800 B.C. It was considered to have been founded by Ingold in 600 A.D and was first named as ' Ingoldes Stadt' or the city of Ingold. Presently, the city is the automobile hub of the country and is home to the most famous automobile company called the AUDI or the Auto Union Deutschland Ingolstadt. Being founded by August Horch, the company excels in automobile and car manufacturing and is responsible for extensive research and innovation of technical skills that has led Germany to be branded as one of the foremost automobile hubs in the world. Ingolstadt has proved to be a major contributor in providing the country with the designation of being one of the countries having the lowest of unemployment rates. The love of the people for their art and culture is evident in the way they have preserved the ancient artifacts. The culture of the city reflects in the architecture of the buildings too.

Festivals in Ingolstadt

Millions of people flock into the city of Ingolstadt during the festivals. Some of the festivals that are celebrated with huge pomp and show are the Pfingstvolksfest and the Herbstfest, the Brunnenfest, Septemberdult and the Christkindlmarkt, which are accompanied by gallons of beer, food and merriment. When it comes to drinking and merrymaking, one can always bank upon the breweries in the Ingolstadt. Some of the best breweries are Ingobräu, Herrnbräu, Nordbrau and Westpark Brau. Visitors can always opt for some of the pubs and bars that serve this Bavarian flavor.

Ingolstadt Museums

Some of the Museums in Ingolstadt that can provide a clear picture of the culture, the tradition and the custom of the city and the country as a whole are the Toy Museum, the Military Museum, and the German Medicine Historical Museum.