Asam-Kirche Kloster Rohr
The Asam church monastery at Rohr is one of the most important baroque churches in Germany. The ceilings in the nave and the high altar flanked by red marble columns are considered masterpieces of their kind.
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Barock in Luhe
Luhe in the Naab valley, part of the Upper Palatinate Forest, is heavily influenced by the baroque style. The restored Ensemble building on the market square is impressive. -
Dreiburgenland
Stretching from Passau to the Bavarian Forest National Park is a region known locally as the Dreiburgenland. It owes its name to the castles of Fürstenstein, Englburg and Saldenburg. -
Burg Prunn Nibelungenlied
Prunn Castle, close to the town of Riedenburg, is renowned for its permanent exhibition on the Nibelungenlied, a medieval epic poem. Today, it is on display in the Bavarian State Library. -
Abensberger Spargelland
Thanks to its sandy soil, the Abensberg 'Spargelland' is one of Europe's oldest and best-known asparagus-growing areas. From April to June, asparagus producers offer in-depth guided tours. -
Abtei Metten – Barockbibliothek
A famous attraction at Metten Abbey is the baroque library from the 18th century. This monastic library at the Benedictine abbey contains about 200,000 volumes, most of which are theological works. -
Baierwein – Historisches Anbaugebiet
The fact that Bavaria also has a lively wine culture in addition to its beer is demonstrated by the historic Baierwein wine-growing region. Its long tradition goes right back to the Middle Ages. -
Abtei Niederaltaich
The Benedictine Abbey of Niederaltaich is a feature of the Lower Bavarian Danube region. In the baroque basilica of St. Mauritius, the high altar and the colourful ceiling frescoes are particularly worth seeing. -
Barocke Schmuzerkirche Landgrafenstadt Pfreimd
The baroque Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, designed by Johann Schmuzer, takes pride of place in the centre of the landgrave town of Pfreimd. Johann Schmuzer built it in 1685. -
Amberg Historische Altstadt
Amberg's historic old town is one of the best preserved in Germany. It is surrounded by an almost uninterrupted medieval enceinte, a defensive line of wall towers and curtain walls, with four gatehouses. -
Bayerisches Thermenland – Bad Birnbach
Bad Birnbach in the Bavarian Spa Region or Bayerisches Thermenland offers a fabulous mix of thermal water, wellness and cycling. The thermal waters that rise here do wonders for body and mind. -
Bayerischer Wald
The Bavarian Forest offers visitors numerous delights such as its beautiful river valleys, lakes and bizarre rock formations. Numerous hiking trails lead through two nature reserves and the national park. -
Bayerischer Jura
In the idyllic Bavarian Jura region, you can experience at first hand how the forces of nature shaped impressive landscapes. Where the Jurassic Sea existed millions of years ago, there are now buttes, karst landscapes and stalactite caves. -
Bayerisches Thermenland – Bad Füssing
With its three spas, Bad Füssing in the Bavarian Spa Region or Bayerisches Thermenland is Europe’s largest thermal spa resort. Touring the idyllic river floodplains on two wheels will prove a delight to all cyclists. -
Befreiungshalle Kelheim
The monumental Hall of Liberation, one of the most significant German buildings of the 19th century, is to be found atop the Michelsberg hill near Kelheim. The viewing platform offers a panoramic view of the Altmühl valley.