The Lower City, around the church of St. John's, was an older settlement belonging to the Prince-Bishopric of Regensburg.

During this time the city prospered mostly through trade, fishing, leather craft and the production of wool cloths.

The war of Austrian succession caused very heavy damage to the city and decimated the population by epidemics.

A railroad track leading from Munich to Prague and many new roads were built in the mid-19th century, which began a major turn-around for the city.

After the Second World War this shop changed its business and began producing scooters and automobiles.

After 1945 and especially since the 1970s Dingolfing intensified its investments in its urban infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and housing for the elderly.

Hans Glas GmbH began as makers of agricultural equipment in 1895 and were bought by BMW in 1966.