Bus from Ingolštat to Subotica

Ingolstadt is one of the cities that offer visitors the most in a confined space. Ingolstadt is a free city on the Danube in Free State Bavaria with 135.126 inhabitants. Ingolstadt is, after Munich, the second largest city of Oberbayern and after Munich, Nuremberg, Augsburg and Regensburg the fifth largest city of Bavaria. The climate is suboceanic with predominantly humid summers and cool winters. With an average annual rainfall of about 650 millimeters, the climate in Ingolstadt is much drier than in the rainy Alpine foothills.

The Old Town Hall in Ingolstadt: The Old town Hall of Ingolstadt was built in the 14th century, but the beautiful building in the heart of the old town consisted of four individual buildings. These were redesigned and connected in years 1882 to 1884 by Gabriel Seidl in the neo-renaissance style. From the outside is hardly recognizable, but whoever enters the interior will quickly find that there are all sorts of ways that lead to the goal, such as angled corridors and creaking stairs in various stairwells. A true historical jewel, which was extensively renovated in 1984. Although a New Town Hall was already built in 1960, the Old Town Hall remains the seat of the mayor of Ingolstadt, numerous administrative offices and Tourist information.

Asam Church - Maria de Victoria in Ingolstadt: The most beautiful church in Ingolstadt is without towers hidden in the old town. Inattentive passers-by may go past her without notice, but the only thing that implies that it is a church is the elaborately designed baroque facade. But, the inner values of the church are what ​ matters. Breathtakingly beautiful is today's Asam Church, although it used to be only as a prayer hall for the Jesuit  Ingolstadt. College. After the Jesuits' orders were dissolved, the student association of the University of Ingolstadt used the oratory for the prayer room. It was not until 1807 that the Congregation Hall was raised to the church. The facade of the Maria de Victoria church is kept in the Baroque style, while the interior is predominantly in rococo style. The interior design of the church is dominated by an impressive ceiling fresco, the world's largest flat ceiling fresco. It is a work of art on an area of ​​490 square meters! The charm of the painting, however, lies not in its size, but in the impressive blend of perspectives. Cosmas Damlan Asam has surpassed himself at the height of his work. Go to the marked points in the church and let yourself be surprised how the change of perspective changes your perception.

Cross Gate in Ingolstadt: The Ingolstadt Cross Gate was built during the time when Ingolstadt was a Bavarian state fortress. The most beautiful of all the city's preserved gates leads from the west into the Old Town. Four small corner towers and sparingly used limestone decorations embellish the red brick gateway tower from the late 14th century, a Romantic witness to medieval architecture. Once part of the second massive ring of fortifications, the Kreuztor is now regarded as an emblem of Ingolstadt.

Ingolstadt Cathedral (local name: Liebfrauenmünster) dedicated to the Virgin Mary is the largest Late Gothic hall-church in Bavaria. Its enormous roof consists of seven storeys, one above the other. According to written records 3,800 tree trunks were used in the construction of it. The most notable features of the light interior are the largest and finest Renaissance stained glass window in Bavaria (1527), behind the high altar, and the brass marking the tomb of Dr. Johann Eck, leader of the Counter-Reformation in Bavaria and opponent of Martin Luther.

New Castle in Ingolstadt: Ingolstadt is home to one of the most important Gothic secular buildings of the 15th Century, the New Castle (Ingolstadt). Built by the Wittelsbach dynasty, the splendid structure is an iconic landmark of the city. Today, the castle houses the Bavarian Army Museum, workshops and restaurants. Visitors can marvel at the 17 canons displayed in the courtyard; they are an excellent example of early modern weaponry. A must visit while in the city, the New Castle (Ingolstadt) is a structure that reflects the city's historic legacy.

Audi Forum: Every year, around 500,000 people visit the Audi Forum Ingolstadt for a wide variety of reasons. Some come to collect their new car at the plant where it was built; others attend one of the high-calibre jazz concerts hosted by Audi in cooperation with the Birdland Jazz Club in Neuburg. Yet others are interested in the skilfully restored vintage and classic cars in the museum mobile or take part in a guided plant tour. Whatever your motive for coming, you'll be welcomed by friendly, competent staff who will provide any assistance you need.

In the vast amount of filming that now exists, one is prone to forget that the basis for the Frankenstein films is a book by Mary Shelley, whose Dr. Victor Frankenstein studied medicine in the first university of Bavaria, i.e. in Ingolstadt. For this reason the so-called "Dr. Frankenstein Mystery Tour" has been held in Ingolstadt for almost 20 years, in order to bring visitors closer to the city from a very special perspective. After starting the tour at  the study of Dr.Victor Frankenstein, you are taken to the Old Town where Shelley describes the laboratory in which he created his monster. That monster then pushes right through the audience and escapes into the nocturnal streets of Ingolstadt. Thereupon Dr. Frankenstein tells you something about the gloomy chapters of the city, while you will constantly encounter dodgy figures jumping out of some dark corners. The almost one-half-hour tour through the streets of Ingolstadt is also worthwhile for all, since normal city tours are too monotonous and are in need of a bit more action.

Whether you're attending a conference, enjoying a holiday, visiting on business or spending time with friends and family, Ingolstadt is a veritable treasure trove of exciting experiences and new outlooks on past and present, urban and rural. Enjoy an unsurpassed mix of refined city life and rustic tradition, technology and creativity. Indeed, Ingolstadt is a city where you're truly immersed in the action rather than just a bystander.

The city of Subotica lies on the north of the Republic of Serbia, in the Vojvodina region, along the main European transit routes and between two rivers: the Danube and the Tisa. Abundant cultural heritage with astoundingly decorated buildings, multicultural spirit of Serbian and Hungarian origin, as well as overall European charm – these are all the features that make this city worth visiting. Subotica has made its name thanks for its relaxed atmosphere, spendid food and wines of the highest quality. Festivals, events, concerts, vibrant cultural life all year long are nothing short of and are an additional reason to visit this city.

Palić, the lake and the settlement by the same name that are 8 kilometres east of Subotica offer something new, unrepeatable and unforgettable at any season for its visitors. Outstanding facilities from the beginning of the 20th century: the Water Tower, the Grand Terrace, the Women’s Lido and the Music Pavilion, the splendid park, the well-known lake, peace and silence make Palić an ideal space for rest and relaxation. At the moment Palić provides high category hotels, renowned luxury and comfortable villas in the so called “Palić style”, as well as numerous lodgings and private boarding houses.

The City Hall, the very centre and the landmark of Subotica, was built between 1908 and 1912. It is 76m high and covers an area of 5838 m². The design of the Hall was done by Komor and Jakab, the famous Budapest architects. The decorative features of Art Nouveau are combined with the pecularities of the Hungarian folklore, embelished by floral elements made of ceramics and wrought ironwork forging. The Council Hall and its splendid stained glass windows are the heart of the building. It is being used for Assembly sessions, concerts, weddings and important gatherings. Likewise in the past, the City Hall hosts city administration, the Historical archives, boutiques and banks. City Hall's 45 m high observatory attracts visitors with the unforgettable panoramic overview of Subotica and itssurroundings.

Raichle Palace: It was built in 1904 by the architect Ferenc Raichle with the intention to make his home and his design studio. Expensive materials combined with the unusual combination of colours, the variety of forms and the breath-taking interior and the backyard make this sumptuous house an exceptional example of the Art Nouveau architecture. At present, it hosts the Modern Art Gallery “Likovni susret”.

The Water Tower: The architects of the building envisaged entering the Grand Park and resort through abundantly decorated entrance – The Water Tower. It was designed in Hungarian Art Nouveau style, inspired by folk elements: handicrafts, laces and embroidery. This symbol of Palić was formally open in 1912.

The Cathedral was built in late baroque style and is dedicated to the patron saint of Subotica, St. Theresa of Avila, whose figure appears in the city’s coat-of-arms as well. It was built in 1779 and has been renovated several times since then. In 1974, the Pope awarded the church with the title of a smaller basilica.

Franciscan Church: This Church dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel was erected in 1736, on the ruins of the medieval fortress dating from the 15th century. Attached to it is a friary with a chapel dedicated to the votive painting, the Black Madonna. The church, known as a neo-Romanticism building, is part of the Franciscan monastery.

Main Square: Unlike many European towns, in Subotica the City Hall dominates the Main Square instead of a church or a cathedral. The City Hall is a masterpiece of Hungarian version of Art Nouveau built in 1912. It is next to the park with a fountain and a vast square where many concerts and bazaars are held throughout the year. It is surrounded by the building of People's Theatre that is undergoing a major reconstruction. Originally it was a classic style building characterized by six Corinthian columns. On the Eastern side of the square there is a neo-baroque building of The Public Library. The two Atlases carrying one of the nicest balconies in the city make this building charming. The Emperor Jovan Nenad Monument in the middle of the square represents a controversial historical figure. He styled himself emperor and pronounced Subotica his capital in 1527, but all lasted for a very short period of time. Not far from the monument there are two fountains. The Green Fountain (1985) and the Blue Fountain (2001) are the pearls of the city centre. Both were made of Zsolnay tiles, likewise all decorative ceramics and roof tiles of the city’s Art Nouveau buildings.

Serbian Subotica-Horgoš wine region is a part of the great Pannonian sands between the rivers Danube and Tisa. Here, vineyards cover belt north of Subotica and Palić. The experience of grape growers and winemakers have resulted in the natural selection of grape varieties that proved to possess the best qualities of adaptation to the local climate and dominantly sandy terrain while at the same time capable of producing wines of the highest quality. There are quite some number of wineries, from small family wineries and cozy wine cellars to a world-class estate recognized beyond the borders of the country.