Culture and design

Stay: Das Altmühltal
A slick contemporary base in this Baroque town. Rooms are modern, calm and light-filled, while limestone and timber are used to reference the surrounding Altmühltal Nature Park. Das Altmühltal, 85072 Eichstätt

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Coffee pit stop: CoLab
Speciality coffee meets a quietly industrious atmosphere at the CoLab hybrid café and creative workspace, where there may well be a pop-up yoga class to join after you’ve sipped your flat white. CoLab, Ingolstadt

Head to: Ingolstadt Village
For a totally relaxed day out, pre-book Hands-free Shopping, complimentary for members from level 2 upwards. Purchases are collected directly from the boutiques and stored securely at Concierge Services, ready to collect when you head out. Ingolstadt Village, 85055 Ingolstadt

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Shop: WRSTBHVR
Berlin-based and anchored in street culture, WRSTBHVR delivers oversized cuts, graphic prints and a bold but wearable collection that talks knowingly to contemporary urban style. WRSTBHVR, Ingolstadt Village

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Shop: Ralph Lauren
Crisp poplin logo shirts and twill baseball caps, windbreakers and chinos – all the expected casual sportswear hits are here, as are some more trend-led designs, denim jumpsuits and silk slip dresses. Ralph Lauren, Ingolstadt Village

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Lunch: Coffee Fellows
Despite its name, bagels are what Coffee Fellows is really known for – pumpkin, multigrain, pretzel and sesame, with all the classic fillings. Plus, pick up a matcha latte to sip alongside yours. Coffee Fellows, Ingolstadt Village

Shop: Eleventy
Tonal tailoring is the order of play at Eleventy. Chic Milanese styling from the made-in-Italy brand sees an emphasis on neutral palettes, relaxed knits and lightweight fabrics. Eleventy, Ingolstadt Village

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Shop: Motel a Miio
The Portuguese ceramics boutique is like a sweet shop of hand-finished pots, dishes and tableware, all made by traditional artisans and finished in soft, irregular glazes. This is true craft – each piece has its own individual quirks and charm. Motel a Miio, Ingolstadt Village

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Dinner: Staderer
Staderer now runs under Michelin-starred chef Benjamin Schöneich, whose background in French haute cuisine results in a classical and exacting take on fine dining and menus that shift with the season. Staderer, Das Altmühltal, 85072 Eichstätt

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Morning stroll: Residenzplatz
Designed in the eighteenth century, the Baroque square is framed by the former prince-bishop’s residence and cathedral. Its symmetry and pale stone create a calm, almost cinematic setting, particularly in the early morning before the city fully stirs. Residenzplatz, Eichstätt

Caffeine fix: Occa Café
Set in a former blacksmith’s workshop on Herzoggasse, Occa bakery-café is filled with the smell of cardamom buns and still-warm spelt sourdough loaves alongside barista coffee. Occa Café, 85072 Eichstätt

Auto tour: Audi Forum
Part museum, part brand experience, this glass-fronted complex traces Audi’s evolution through design and engineering. The museum charts more than a century of automotive history, concept vehicles and today’s models, while guided factory tours reveal live production lines. Audi Forum, 85057 Ingolstadt

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Cultural interlude: Lechner Museum
Dedicated to renowned German sculptor Alf Lechner, who died in 2017, the converted factory showcases large-scale steel works displayed across purposefully sparse spaces designed to emphasise form and proportion. Lechner Museum, 85049 Ingolstadt

Lunch: Cas Café am Schloss
Right beside the Neues Schloss, Cas draws a steady crowd for its all-day brunch menu of the classics – omelettes, avocado toast, homemade banana bread. Coffee comes from the District V roastery, as does their own label collab, Riesling Frizzante. Cas Café am Schloss, 85049 Ingolstadt

Art stop: Museum für Konkrete Kunst
One of Europe’s leading institutions for concrete art, which isn’t about concrete at all but describes a genre that takes abstract works to the point where they’re entirely non-representational. Interwar artists, including Max Bill and Richard Paul Lohse, top the bill. Museum für Konkrete Kunst, 85049 Ingolstadt

Dinner: Das Dalwigk
Up on the sixth floor overlooking the historic Kavalier Dalwigk building and the Danube, Das Dalwigk is an excitingly modern restaurant with a tightly composed menu – look out for the Angus carpaccio with lime oil, beef ribs and celeriac purée and the six-course tasting option. Das Dalwigk, 85049 Ingolstadt

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