Wild natural beauty and Bavarian hospitality in the national park the Bavarian Forest
The national park
One of the most beautiful areas for spending a short break is hidden down in the South of Germany. The Bavarian Forest has more to offer than an attractive landscape. Down-to-earth hospitality, hearty meals and old traditions and ancient customs are very important here. Low mountains cover the Bavarian regions, Niederbayern and Oberpfalz. The country side is dominated by thick forests, large meadows and clear streams. The Große Arber 1456m is the highest mountain in the area, the Große Rachel is nearly as high, 1453m. Vast numbers of different flora grow in this region and it is the home of larger hunting animals. Animals native to the area such as lynx and bear live in special plots reserved form nature.
A holiday paradise for young and old
More tourists from all age-groups come to the Bavarian Forest every year. Families with young children find many hotels, boarding-houses and bed and breakfast offers to fulfill their needs, whereas the older generation seek peace and quiet in the natural countryside. Those wanting to do something for their health or beauty can find plenty of offers to suit their wishes. The paths for ramblers are well signposted and can be used by walkers of all different standards.
Culture in the Bavarian Forest
It´s difficult to be bored when you are here due to the numerous monuments and sights of natural beauty you can visit. There are several well preserved castles to be visited in the largest wooded area in Europe. Deggendorf is an interesting place to visit with it´s pretty old walled town and the tower on the town hall. You have to see the haunted fairy-tale castle in Lam, in each room is a scene from a different fairy tale. Definitely worth seeing!
Accomodation
Holiday-makers can find all sorts of different accommodation in the Bavarian Forest. The range starts with luxurious hotels and goes on with boarding houses with a cosier family atmosphere and self-catering holiday flats. Fans of camping, which has become very popular, can also find plenty of places to stay. Holdays in summer and winter in the Bavarian Forest. There is something to do here all year round, whether one wants action or a rest. Single persons can easily find, while taking part in the more active holidays, in the summer rambling, climbing and horse riding and in the winter skiing and snowboarding. Skating and curling are also popular in the winter months. The hotels and guesthouses invite people, who have been out all day skiing in the fresh air, to relax in a warm bath or enjoy an après-ski party in one of the bars. The swimming pools such as Aquafit in Waldmunchen or Traumbad elypso in Deggendorf are open all year round so water-lovers can have their fun too. Night owls can party all night in the various bars and clubs in the region. The mixture of untouched nature, the warm hospitality offered by its people and the selection of activities make a holiday in this part of Bavaria an unforgettable experience. Try it!!
