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Unusual historical art, tennis, skittles, golf and winter sports. And also the viewing tower on the 1,095 metre Hirschenstein and a huge range of forest trails for mountain and touring bikes: Achslach offers the opportunity for a varied holiday.

Art and culture in harmony with nature: The Zellertal Sculpture Cycle Route is really unique. And the resort of Arnbruck, together with the neighbouring village of Drachselsried, offer high quality holidays.

Right next to the Bavarian Forest National Park and the Arber mountain, with state certification of its clean air: a holiday in Bayerisch Eisenstein is something special. The national border with the Czech Republic passes right through the middle of the railway station. But the beautiful forest scenery knows no borders.

Bischofsmais lies in a rolling green landscape, between thousand metre high mountains, unspoilt forests and babbling streams – in the middle of the Bavarian Forest. The ideal place for a relaxing and pleasurable holiday. The genuine hospitality of the people of Bischofsmais is the icing on the cake.

The “Jewel of the Bavarian Forest” as it is known. It is famous for its underground therapy. Sport is also important for health and Bodenmais is the right place to go for sport. Enjoy your holidays, let yourself be pampered or be active yourself: In Bodenmais

Learn about the schnaps making tradition in the Glass Distillery, try out Kneipp water therapy, visit the Böbrach mill – one of the last water powered sawmills in Bavaria. Also the meadows and forests as far as the eye can see. Böbrach is a state registered health resort.

This is something you really shouldn’t miss: for four days in August, locals and guests celebrate the Drachselsried Church Festival, one of the biggest Old Bavarian Church Festivals. And through the rest of the year as well, the people here show you how to have a good time.

The resort and winter sports centre Frauenau, by the Bavarian Forest National Park and on the Glass Road, lies at the foot of the Great Rachel (1,453 metres). Situated in the delightful scenic valley of the Flanitz brook, this typical Bavarian Forest Village offers a wide range of leisure activities.

32 villages and hamlets make up the resort area of Geiersthal. Crowned by the towering castle ruins of Altnußberg, an archaeological research site and lookout point. Geiersthal lies in a quiet hollow. Close to nearly 100 kilometres of well marked paths, there are indoor and outdoor tennis courts,

Cella Dei – Gotteszell: Idyllic, unspoiled, lovely, beautiful – an oasis surrounded by colourful meadows and forests, hamlets and villages. This is how the former monastery village looks to visitors. Cosmas Damian Asam used his skill to make the church of St. Anna a cultural treasure.

Come on holiday to the place where all is right with the world: At Kirchberg im Wald you will find crafts and industry. The Bavarian Forest village resort has preserved its original charm. Lying in the beautiful scenery of the Bavarian Forest, Kirchberg is the ideal holiday location.

The mountains of the Bavarian Forest Natural Park and the open farmland of the foothills of the Bavarian Forest are the backdrop for the resort of Kirchdorf im Wald. The main landmark is the 1,042 metre Eschenberg.

A historic castle not overrun with tourists, sleepy corners, green forests, wonderful views, unhurried atmosphere – this is the romantic castle village of Kollnburg. A holiday without the hubbub of tourists. Relaxation and recuperation in harmony with nature, with Bavarian culture and hospitality.

Do you want a relaxing or an active holiday in the Bavarian Forest? Anyone who can’t decide should take a look at the picturesque village of Langdorf. The resort lies in the Zwiesel-Regen-Bodenmais triangle and offers many interesting activities close by.

Meadows, high moors and ancient forests make Lindberg a popular holiday destination for young and old. For those looking for sports and activities, this village in the heart of the Bavarian Forest has a lot to offer.

Patersdorf, in the Bavarian Forest Natural Park, with its altitude of 500 to 810 metres and central location, is the ideal base for many walking tours. Which animals live in the Bavarian Forest? How old are the trees?

Relaxation coupled with activity and a load of experiences – and for the whole family: that’s what you get at the resort of Prackenbach in the Bavarian Forest. The extensive walking area with more than 100 kilometres of marked paths offers a wide range of possibilities for experiencing the beauty of nature and enjoying its peacefulness.

The people of Regen are keen to share their love of their town and their traditions with visitors. Every year, lots of festivals and events take place in this small town in the middle of the Bavarian Forest. This is a further reason, alongside the lovely natural surroundings, for taking a holiday in the "Pearl of the Regen".

Rinchnach is the oldest settlement in the central Bavarian Forest area. The village was founded in 1011 by a Benedictine monk, St. Gunther. Culture and traditions are particularly carefully preserved here. Also the architectural treasures of the village.

Forests, meadows, water and mountains – all in one place at Ruhmannsfelden in the Teisnach valley. It is one of the oldest settlements in the Bavarian Forest, surrounded by 1,000 metre mountains. Its historic market place has been carefully preserved.

The market town of Teisnach in the Bavarian Forest Natural Park is an area with plenty of water: as well as the Teisnach stream, the Pfahl, Regen and Flinzbach flow through the area which lies 15 kilometres North West of Regen. The Teisnach parish church of St. Margareta is particularly worth seeing.

The resort of Viechtach is one of the most popular in the Bavarian Forest. Lying in a loop in the valley of the Schwarzer Regen river, the climate here is particularly mild in Spring and Autumn. The reason for this is the two major ridges of the Bavarian Forest, which rise to the North and South.

in the heart of the Bavarian Forest, is an oasis of peace and quiet. Away from traffic noise, visitors will find a place for rest and relaxation. Sleepy villages, mild stimulating climate and air rich in ozone make for perfect conditions.

The lively town of Zwiesel is the centre of the Zwiesel area and, with more than 10,000 inhabitants, one of the larger towns in the Bavarian Forest. Zwiesel has been the centre of glass production and finishing in the region since 1421. The town is home to nearly 20 workshops, galleries and glassworks.