Meals & Drinks There are lots of bars, restaurants and bakeries in the city centre. Many of them offer unexpensive lunch from about 6 €. A cup of coffee is about 2,50 €, a glass (0.5 l) of beer, juice, mineral water ca. 3 €, a small coke 2,50 €). There is a great variety of any kind of restaurants offering local, national and international cuisine. Please don’t forget to give a tip of 5-10%.
Climate & Weather The climate in this part of Bavaria (on the river Danube, at 314 m sea level) is moderate, not too cold, not too warm. You
can have rain at any time of the year. In winter, you can expect snow with temperatures between -10 and +10°C from
November to March, and in summer you can have all kinds of weather: hot days over 30°C (even for a period of several
weeks), cloudy weather or rain – and sometimes everything within one week!
Laundry There is a washing machine and a dryer in our residence. There are laundries in the city centre. Your host family will offer to wash some of your cloths if you stay longer than 2 or 3 weeks.
Sports Swimming: Westbad (15 min by bus, outdoor and indoor pools), RT-Bad (walking distance, only outdoor). Cycling: In summer, you can go by bike to some nearby lakes which are ideal for swimming. Also you can go along the
river Danube or other rivers on bicycle routes. Outdoor sports: Football (soccer), jogging, beach volleyball, frisbee meetings according to interest and weather. Gyms: There are various gyms, and possibilities for tennis and squash (but not in the city centre). If you want to go hiking
or skiing in the Alps during the weekend, it takes you only 2 hours by car to interesting sites. |