Landshut

Landshut
Landshut sights with St. Martin's Church and Trausnitz Castle
Location of Landshut
Landshut
Landshut
Coordinates: 48°32′23″N 12°09′03″E / 48.53972°N 12.15083°E / 48.53972; 12.15083
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionLower Bavaria
DistrictUrban district
Founded1204
Government
 • Lord mayor (2020–26) Alexander Putz (CSU)
Area
 • Total
65.7 km2 (25.4 sq mi)
Elevation
445 m (1,460 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
 • Total
71,863
 • Density1,090/km2 (2,830/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
84001-84036
Dialling codes0871
Vehicle registrationLA
Websitewww.landshut.de

Landshut (German: [ˈlantshuːt] ; Bavarian: Landshuad) is a town in Bavaria, Germany, on the banks of the River Isar. Landshut is the capital of Lower Bavaria, one of the seven administrative regions of the Free State of Bavaria, and the seat of the surrounding district. With a population of more than 75,000, Landshut is the largest city in Lower Bavaria.