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Youth Hostel Eichstätt

138 Ratings

Youth Hostel
Eichstätt

Environmental Hostel

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Pedal, Paddle, Snack Break - Eichstätt is ready, and so is your vacation. Bike paths as far as the eye can see. Water where you need it for boating and canoeing. Places exactly where the cappuccino tastes the best. Eichstätt, a city that embodies both Baroque charm and youthful energy on the Altmühltal Cycle Path. It offers the old and the new, and in the Eichstätt Youth Hostel, it showcases its natural side.

Fossil Time at the Youth Hostel

The finds in the quarries around Eichstätt are ancient. In one of them, you can go in search of dinosaurs and become a hobby archaeologist. The Jurassic period still holds the city on the Altmühl River in its grip, regularly delivering new discoveries. And if you don't find anything, you can "create" your own fossils in the Eichstätt Youth Hostel. These activities, like many others, are supervised and designed for school classes and groups. Beekeeping, geocaching, climbing - it's all about variety, not boredom, and wonder is the motto. For example, wonder at Archaeopteryx and more. The ancient bird, etched in stone, a pterosaur with an eleven-meter wingspan, and much more can be found at the Jura Museum in Willibaldsburg.

When you check into the Eichstätt Youth Hostel, you'll be active, whether on a school trip or during family vacations. Enjoy your family getaway with us at the Eichstätt Youth Hostel and embark on a discovery tour with your loved ones. On land and on the water - we leave flying to the birds.

Highlights
  • Environment Youth Hostel
  • Central location in the city and the Alt
  • Indoor and outdoor game equipment

Equipment

standard
certified as Environmental|Youth Hostel Environmental|Youth Hostel
certified as Environmental|Youth Hostel
Accessible Germany Accessibility certified
Accessible Germany
bicycle-friendly accommodation Bett+Bike
bicycle-friendly accommodation
awarded with the organic seal according to EU legislation organic seal
awarded with the organic seal according to EU legislation
quality management - service with ideas and and passion smile - certified quality
quality management - service with ideas and and passion
travel eco-friendly Viabono
travel eco-friendly
Quality host "walking Germany" walking Germany
Quality host "walking Germany"
Guest services
  • board game rental
  • canoe rental
  • community-TV
  • dryer
  • Spoken languages:
    english, german
  • free parking on premises: 8
  • indoor table tennis
  • kicker
  • luggage storage
  • washing machine
  • WiFi access in public spaces for free
Food & Drinks
  • breakfast buffet from 7.45 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
  • lunch from 11.45 a.m. to 12.45 p.m.
  • packed lunch
  • dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
  • veggieday Monday
  • vegetarian dishes daily
  • vegan dishes on request
  • gluten free food on request
  • other catering requests on request
  • water free
  • refrigerator
For cyclists
  • bike rental (1 km)
  • E-bike charging station
  • maps
  • places in lockable bike room: 40
  • repair service
For families
  • baby changing
  • high chair for children
  • toddler beds
For cyclists
  • bike rental (1 km)
  • E-bike charging station
  • maps
  • places in lockable bike room: 40
  • repair service
For families
  • baby changing
  • high chair for children
  • toddler beds
Outdoor
  • basketball court or hoop
  • beach- or volleyball court
  • campfire site
  • outdoor table tennis
  • playground and lawn
Outdoor
  • basketball court or hoop
  • beach- or volleyball court
  • campfire site
  • outdoor table tennis
  • playground and lawn

Prices

Room equipment

Meetings

Room Floor space
Max. number of participants
  • cinema
    cinema
  • parliament
    parliament
  • block
    block
  • U-shaped block
    U-shaped block
  • circle
    circle
Floor Rent per day off
Burgblick 40 sqm 40 20 20 20 36 GF € 10.00
Seidelkreuz 25 sqm 24 16 16 16 16 2 € 10.00
Frauenberg 25 sqm 24 16 16 16 16 1 € 10.00
Schönblick 25 sqm 24 16 16 16 16 1 free of charge

Conference equipment

blackboard, CD player, copier, digital camera, DVD player, Fax, flip chart, free wifi, internet access (WiFi), magnetic board, overhead projector, pin board, projector, screen, slide projector, stereo system, table desk, TV set, whiteboard, Copying facilities at the reception, 6 GPS devices, 8 smartphones for geogames.

Rehearsals

Room Floor space Height
Max. number of participants
  • Choir
  • Orchestra
Floor Daylight Rent per day off
Burgblick 40 sqm 3.3 m 30 15 GF yes € 10.00
Seidelkreuz 25 sqm 3.0 m - - 2 yes € 10.00
Frauenberg 25 sqm 3.0 m - - 1 yes € 10.00
Schönblick 25 sqm 3.0 m - - 1 yes free of charge

Rehearsal room equipment

digital piano

Staging options

staging options in the vicinity (1.0 km),

Activities

  • Youth in action on the volleyball court at the Eichstätt Youth Hostel
    Volleyball court

    Youth in action on the volleyball court at the Eichstätt Youth Hostel

  • A school class at the atrium on the grounds of the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.
    Atrium

    A school class at the atrium on the grounds of the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.

  • A school class playing air hockey in the game room of the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.
    Air hockey

    A school class playing air hockey in the game room of the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.

  • A school class participating in the "Fossil Forgery" activity at the Environmental Study Area of the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.
    Fossil forgery

    A school class participating in the "Fossil Forgery" activity at the Environmental Study Area of the Youth Hostel.

  • Being sporty and playing streetball on the grounds of the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.
    Streetball hoop

    Being sporty and playing streetball on the grounds of the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.

  • A wide selection of board games available for rent at the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.
    Board games

    A wide selection of board games available for rent at the Eichstätt Youth Hostel.

  • The modern climbing center, a towering monolith, offers over 1,000 square meters of climbing surface.
    Climbing Center

    The modern climbing center, a towering monolith, offers over 1,000 square meters of climbing surface.

  • A school class on wheels, cycling along the Altmühl River.
    Cycling in the Altmühl Valley

    A school class on wheels, cycling along the Altmühl River.

  • Group canoe trip: Students paddling on the Altmühl River.
    Canoeing

    Group canoe trip: Students paddling on the Altmühl River.

  • A student equipped with a hammer and chisel on a fossil hunt in the quarry.
    Quarry for fossil collectors

    A student equipped with a hammer and chisel on a fossil hunt in the quarry.

  • The second-largest natural history museum in Bavaria, located in the premises of Eichstätt's Willibaldsburg, featuring fossils, aquariums, and workshops.
    Jura-Museum Eichstätt

    The second-largest natural history museum in Bavaria, located in the premises of Eichstätt's Willibaldsburg.

  • The Altmühl Valley Panorama Trail covers 200 km from Gunzenhausen to Kelheim, passing by castles, palaces, and historic towns.
    Altmühl Valley Panorama Trail

    The Altmühl Valley Panorama Trail covers 200 km from Gunzenhausen to Kelheim, passing by castles and palaces.

  • The picturesque town is nestled in a romantic loop of the Altmühl River, providing an idyllic setting.
    Pappenheim

    The picturesque town is nestled in a romantic loop of the Altmühl River, providing an idyllic setting.

  • The Limes Hiking Trail spans approximately 115 diverse kilometers, running from Gunzenhausen to Bad Gögging.
    Limes Hiking Trail

    The Limes Hiking Trail spans approximately 115 diverse kilometers, running from Gunzenhausen to Bad Gögging.

  • The still medieval-looking Essing is a true gem in the Altmühltal, with the longest wooden bridge in Europe.
    Picturesque Essing

    The still medieval-looking Essing is a true gem in the Altmühltal, with the longest wooden bridge in Europe.

  • Impressive dripstone formations, the unique water basin (beaker stalagmite), cave wall projection.
    Schulerloch Dripstone Cave

    Impressive dripstone formations, the unique water basin (beaker stalagmite), cave wall projection.

  • Ammonites, the symbol of the Altmühltal Nature Park. Museums open a window into the world of the Jurassic for fossil enthusiasts.
    Fossils in the Museum

    Ammonites, the symbol of the Altmühltal Nature Park. Here, a window into the world of the Jurassic opens up.

  • Collecting fossils with a hammer and chisel: five quarries and collection sites invite you to go treasure hunting.
    Fossil hunting

    Collecting fossils with a hammer and chisel: five quarries and collection sites invite you to go treasure hunting.

  • "Fascination Archaeopteryx Worlds," one of the most significant paleontological collections in Bavaria, at the Solnhofen Museum.
    Mayor Müller Museum Solnhofen

    "Fascination Archaeopteryx Worlds," one of the most significant paleontological collections in Bavaria.

  • This memorial was commissioned by King Ludwig I to commemorate the victorious battles against Napoleon.
    Liberation Hall Kelheim

    This memorial was commissioned by King Ludwig I to commemorate the victorious battles against Napoleon.

  • Discover the beauty of the Altmühltal Nature Park from the ship, possibly combined with a hike or a bike ride.
    Boat trip

    Discover the beauty of the Altmühltal Nature Park from the ship, possibly combined with a hike or a bike ride.

  • The Danube Gorge "Weltenburger Enge" is a unique natural spectacle and Bavaria's first National Natural Monument.
    Danube Gorge

    The Danube Gorge "Weltenburger Enge" is a unique natural spectacle and Bavaria's first National Natural Monument.

  • The Altmühltal Cycle Path is 166 km long and runs from Gunzenhausen to Kelheim through the Altmühltal Nature Park.
    Altmühltal Cycle Path

    The Altmühltal Cycle Path is 166 km long and runs from Gunzenhausen to Kelheim through the Altmühltal Nature Park.

  • Experience history with attractions from Roman times. Featuring an information point about the Limes, a museum café, and a garden terrace.
    Roman and Bavarian Museum

    Experience history with attractions from Roman times.

  • The Oberlandsteig is perfect for gaining your first climbing via ferrata experiences.
    Climbing on the Oberlandsteig

    The Oberlandsteig is perfect for gaining your first climbing via ferrata experiences.

Location and arrival

Town centre: 1 km
Bus: 10 min walk from the train station (near hostel)
Railway station: Eichstätt (0.4 km)
Airport: Munich or Nuremberg (100 km)

The house is open 7.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.

The reception is open 8.00 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. , 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Check-in 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Annual closing

01. Dec - 28. Jan

Munich - Treuchtlingen route. Change at Eichstätt-Bahnhof and take the regional train to Eichstätt Stadt station. From Eichstätt Stadt station it is a 10-minute walk (approx. 600 m) to the youth hostel.

There are no parking facilities on the grounds of the youth hostel. Loading and unloading is possible on the premises. There is space for approx. 15 cars on Reichenaustraße (on the road).
Possibilities for parking buses at the "Freiwasser Parkplatz".

contact

Youth Hostel Eichstätt

Environmental Hostel

Reichenaustraße 15 · 85072 Eichstaett

Tel. +49 8421 9804-10 · eichstaett@jugendherberge.de

Management: Harald Gulden and Susanne Gulden

Agency: Landesverband Bayern

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Ratings from our guests

Superb 4.6 of 5
based on
138 Customer ratings
Reviews of the last 12 months in the DJH online feedback system: Guests are able to rate the youth hostel 4 days after departure.
Service
4.7
Catering
4.6
Facilities
4.7
Tidiness
4.6

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