Bogenberg
Close to the Lower Bavarian town of Bogen, the steep slopes of the 432-metre-high Bogenberg hill rise from the Danube valley. The rocky outcrops are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
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Wernberg Castle
Located in the Upper Palatinate Forest, the historic and well preserved Wernberg Castle graces the town of the same name. It can be found perched on a ridge and is surrounded by an impressive moat. -
Plankstetten Abbey
The Benedictine Abbey of Plankstetten in the Altmühltal nature reserve has existed since 1129. The Ensemble incorporating the monastery church is worth seeing and follows the baroque style. -
Archaeological sites and Asam baroque in the Danube valley
History fans are drawn to the Danube Valley because of the area’s archaeology and the Baroque churches of the Asam brothers. Numerous archaeological finds are on display in the Quintana Archaeological Museum. -
Brotjacklriegel – Sonnenwald region
The 1011-metre-high Brotjacklriegel is the Sonnenwald holiday region’s landmark mountain. Wonderful panoramic views can be enjoyed from its observation tower and restaurant. -
Castles and palaces in Regental
The Regen Valley in the Upper Palatinate region is characterised by sprawling wetlands, mixed forests, lush green meadows and numerous castles and palaces. -
The Gothic town of Landshut
The Gothic town of Landshut is adorned with an impressive array of historic monuments. The most important secular building in the old town is the historic town hall with its Gothic facade. -
Trausnitz Castle in the Valley
Above the River Pfreimd in the Upper Palatinate town of Trausnitz is Castle Trausnitz im Tal, one of the prettiest in Bavaria and was once the home of numerous knights and aristocrats. -
Trausnitz Castle
Perched high above the old town of Landshut is Trausnitz Castle. Its medieval buildings and ring of fortifications give the castle complex an impressive external appearance. -
Museum for Historical Maybach Vehicles Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
In the Maybach Car Museum in Neumarkt, close to Nuremberg, you’ll be taken on a thrilling ride through automobile history. The main focus is the legendary Maybach brand. -
Dingolfing
Dingolfing in the Isar Valley is a small town with many churches. The most important is the Church of St. Johannes with its stained-glass windows, late medieval sculptures and an over-sized crucifix. -
Danube – romantic river landscape
The Danube’s romantic river landscape is best discovered on foot. A leisurely riverside stroll along Europe’s second largest river will allow you to appreciate the impressive wetlands. -
Europe’s Lead Crystal Capital
From 1890 onwards, glass factories began to spring up in Neustadt an der Waldnaab leading to it becoming the European centre for lead crystal in the 20th century. -
German Continental Deep Drilling Programme Geo Centre, Windischeschenbach
Close to the town of Windischeschenbach is the KTB Geo Centre. It operates in the world’s deepest borehole that’s more than 9000 metres deep. -
Sybillenbad healing springs
The Sibyllenbad Spa in Bad Neualbenreuth attracts visitors with its wellness offers and soothing mineral springs. This curative water is also added to the pools in the bathing complex.