Simbach am Inn, Bavaria, Germany

🇩🇪 Simbach am Inn is a town on the River Inn in the Rottal-Inn district of Bavaria, Germany. The Austrian city 🇦🇹 Braunau am Inn lies on the opposite side of the river from Simbach.

History Simbach was one of the first places in which electricity was used. For example, Simbach had electrical power three years before Munich.

One of the reasons for Simbach's growth is that it lies on the railway from Munich to Vienna.

Timeline • 927 - Simbach first appears in historical records as "Sunninpah". • 1743 - Simbach is nearly destroyed during the War of the Austrian Succession. • 1833 - Simbach becomes an independent municipality. • 1951 - Simbach is raised to city status, making it the youngest city in the Rottal-Inn district. • 1972 - The municipalities Kirchberg, Eggstetten and Erlach are added to Simbach.

Geography Schellenberg is a hill north of town. At over 549 meters in height, it is the tallest hill between the Inn and Rott. The hill provides views of the Inn Valley, the neighbouring Upper Austria and (on clear days) the distant Alps.

Culture Maria Himmelfahrt Parish Church This church, in the Erlach district, ranks among the most important church buildings in the region. It holds an elaborate high altar.

Rathaus (City Hall) The Rathaus, built in Art Nouveau style, was restored in 1987.

Festivals Pfingstdult is a popular annual festival. Every year, it is accompanied by an industrial exhibition.

The annual City festival takes place last Sunday in June.

The "Angling celebration" takes place each year on the first weekend in September.

"Leonhardiritt" is a horse pro assignment and takes place each year in October.

The Advent season is celebrated in a ceremony spanning nine days with 1000 participants.