Landshut has a long history as a center of the Bavarian Duchy. It was probably founded as a city by Louis I of Bavaria around 1204. In the years around 1392/1393, Landshut became the capital of the Duchy of Bavaria-Landshut and experienced a golden age as a residence city under the Wittelsbachs. The Landshut Wedding is one of the largest historical festivals in Europe. It commemorates the marriage of Duke George the Rich of Landshut to Hedwig, the Polish king’s daughter, in 1475. This spectacle, which takes place every four years in summer, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors with over 2,000 volunteers in authentic costumes. In 1503, the Duchy of Bavaria-Landshut ended due to succession rules, and Landshut fell to Bavaria-Munich. In the course of the Napoleonic reforms, Landshut was incorporated into the Kingdom of Bavaria in 1806. Since then, the city has continued to develop, both economically and culturally; it remained and continues to be an important center in the Lower Bavaria region. Renowned employers such as Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW), EBM-Papst, Brandt-Zwieback-Schokoladen, and Schott Electronics have their headquarters there. Since 1978, Landshut has also been a university town. Unfortunately, the university is located on the outskirts of the city with student dormitories, so according to official surveys, only a few students enjoy “life in the old town.” This is also due to a high commuter rate. After lectures, students often do not spend further time in Landshut but drive home.