Vilshofen an der Donau

Vilshofen an der Donau
Bridge over the river Vils and the parish church
Location of Vilshofen an der Donau within Passau district
Location of Vilshofen an der Donau
Vilshofen an der Donau
Vilshofen an der Donau
Coordinates: 48°38′00″N 13°11′14″E / 48.63333°N 13.18722°E / 48.63333; 13.18722
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionNiederbayern
DistrictPassau
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Florian Gams (SPD)
Area
 • Total
86.29 km2 (33.32 sq mi)
Elevation
308 m (1,010 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)
 • Total
18,084
 • Density209.6/km2 (542.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
94474
Dialling codes08541, 08548, 08549
Vehicle registrationPA
Websitewww.vilshofen.de

Vilshofen an der Donau (German pronunciation: [fɪlsˈhoːfn̩ ʔan deːɐ̯ ˈdoːnaʊ] , lit.'Vilshofen on the Danube') is the largest town in the southeast of Bavaria, Germany in the district of Passau. Until 1972, the town was the district seat of the district of Vilshofen.