Excursion tips

We have put together a few great destinations for excursions for you - from the Northern Bavarian Forest to the Southern Bavarian Forest. The Hotel Hubertus in Frauenau is therefore an ideal starting point to explore the Bavarian Forest in all directions.

Whether with the family, with a partner or with a group of friends - the Bavarian Forest has something to offer for everyone. With the wide range of leisure activities in Frauenau and the surrounding area, you are guaranteed not to get bored. Numerous unforgettable destinations await you - from flora and fauna and action to entertainment and culture to wellness - there are numerous treasures in the Bavarian Forest that are just waiting to be discovered by you.

Nature and animals in the Bavarian Forest

Tree top path and lookout tower in the national park

Enjoy unique views and experiences. At a total of 1,300 meters and at a height of 8 to 25 meters, the path winds through the mixed mountain forest past numerous learning and experience stations. Barrier free + family friendly.

Wildgarten in Furth im Wald

Here you can expect a special kind of leisure time fun. You can explore a unique biotope with local animals on around 100,000 m². The motto "Courage to the wild" is the program here. And the underwater observation station provides an insight into the local fish pond. http://www.wildgarten-furth.de/

Bayerwald Tierpark Lohberg

In the only zoo in the Upper Palatinate you will find over 400 animals from the Bavarian-Bohemian border area with around 100 species in natural surroundings.

Art and culture in the Bavarian Forest

Bavarian Forest Museum Village

On an area of ​​20 hectares on Lake Dreiburgensee you can experience the historical construction in the Bavarian Forest from the period 1580 to 1850. https://www.museumsdorf.com/de/startseite/

Finsterau open-air museum

Farmhouses and entire courtyards from the past of the Bavarian Forest, a village smithy, a chapel and a street inn are just a few of the highlights that you can admire and experience here.

Frauenau Glass Museum

In the state museum on the history of glass culture, you can admire unique exhibits in the permanent exhibition, from the beginnings of glass use in East Germany to modern works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries. http://glasmuseum-frauenau.de/

JOSKA Glasparadies Bodenmais

Experience glass in all its diversity. On 70,000 m² you can try glass blowing, marvel at world records related to glass like the largest hand-blown Christmas tree ball in the world, walk in the crystal gardens, experience traditional glass crafts, and much more. https://www.joska.com/glasparadies/

Dragon cave in Furth im Wald and Drachenstich

Marvel at the largest four-legged walking robot in the world - the high-tech dragon is the main actor in Further Drachenstich, the oldest folk drama in Germany.

Brauereimuseum Zwiesel

Historical adventure brewery in der1. Zwiesel steam brewery. Here you can marvel at historical and modern machines, devices and accessories of the brewery and then enjoy a refreshing beer. https://www.dampfbier.de/

Penninger Schnapsmuseum

Learn everything about the production of schnapps. There are three of them in the Bavarian Forest: Spiegelau, Böbrach near Bodenmais and the headquarters in Hauzenberg - Jahrdorf

Here you can find more information about the festival in the Bavarian Forest

https://www.bayerischer-wald.de/Urlaubsthemen/Kultur-Kulinarik/Festspiele

Action in the Bavarian Forest

Waldkirchen climbing forest

Six courses with different heights and levels of difficulty guarantee fun for young and old.

Churpfalzpark Loifling

In the amusement park with numerous rides and the lovingly designed flower park, it is guaranteed not to be boring. https://www.churpfalzpark.de/

MTB zone bike park on the Geißkopf

With twelve routes of different levels of difficulty, every mountain biker's heart will beat faster. https://www.mtbzone-bikepark.com/

Pullmann City - the living western city

Take a journey back in time to the past of the Wild West. Archery, gold panning, pony rides, live country music, line dancing and campfire romance are great fun for the whole family. The highlight of every day is the American History Show. https://www.pullmancity.de/ Swimming fun and wellness in the Bavarian Forest

Badespaß und Wellness im Bayerischen Wald

Frauenau outdoor pool

Bathing fun for the whole family in the heated outdoor pool.

AQACUR bathing world Bad Kötzing

The wellness, Kneipp and fitness oasis offers bathing fun and relaxation in the sauna area. https://www.aqacur.de/

Spiegelau natural pool

Cool off in the spring water from the Rachel area. Ideal for families: There is a toddler area with an attached stream with water wheels, weirs and a slush table.

Elypso leisure and adventure pool in Deggendorf

Year-round fun for young and old. Several slides offer action, the spacious sauna area promises relaxation. https://www.elypso.de/

Adventure for children in the Bavarian Forest

Bayerwald Xperium

In the hands-on museum, you and your children can experience natural phenomena with all your senses at over 100 experimental stations - an ideal indoor excursion destination! https://www.bayerwald-xperium.de/

Edelwies Nature and Leisure Park

A unique concept combines a leisure park and natural attractions on a total area of ​​approx. 138 hectares. https://www.edelwies.com/

Bärenbob Grafenau

Speed ​​down the mountain with your kids on the summer toboggan run at up to 40 km / h. https://www.sommerrodelbahn-grafenau.de/

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