Waldkirchen is the biggest and the youngest city in the district of Freyung-Grafenau. Situated on the “Goldene Steig” (golden slope), it is one of the easternmost cities of Bavaria. The city is famous for more than 50 sights, its “Rauhnacht”, the historic market judge days and the “Dreschersuppe”

Address

Ringmauerstr. 14

94065 Waldkirchen

Germany

Telephone

08581/19433 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.waldkirchen.de

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Bodenmais in the district of Regen is situated south-west on the foot of the mountain “Arber”. It has a reputation as a winter sports and health resort. The glassblowing factories and the theme park of the silver mine are also tourist attractions.

Address

Bahnhofstr. 56

94249 Bodenmais

Germany

Telephone

09924/778135 (Kurverwaltung)

Web Page

www.bodenmais.de

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The baroque town Schärding is situated on the western shores of the “Inn quarter” and approx. 16km south of Passau. The late-baroque “silver line” at the Oberen Stadtplatz and the historic community centres belong to the impressive townscape of Schärding.

Address

Innbruckstr. 29

A-4780 Schärding

Austria

Telephone

07712/43000 (Tourismusverband)

Web Page

www.oberoesterreich.at/schaerding

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Passau - the “Three-River-Town” (the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz meet here). The famous Old-Town, has a past fraught with history, and a diversity of modern cultural activities that captivate visitors.

Address

Rathausplatz 3

94032 Passau

Germany

Telephone

0851/955980 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.tourismus.passau.de

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The state-approved open-air spa belongs to the district of Regen and is famous for its glass industry, crystal factories and the glass academy. The “glass city” is situated directly where the Großer and Kleiner Argen meet.

Address

Stadtplatz 27

94227 Zwiesel

Germany

Telephone

09922/840529 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.zwiesel.de

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Freyund is situated in the south eastern part of the Bavarian Forest, near the border between Germany and the Czech Republic, directly at the national park. The castle Wolfstein, the beautiful old churches, the city’s museums of local history and the historic “Säumerpfad” - an old trade route telling of the transport of salt and glass in the 14th century - mark the highlights of the town.

Address

Kurhaus

94078 Freyung

Germany

Telephone

08551/588150 (Kurverwaltung)

Web Page

www.freyung.de

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The state-approved open-air spa is the centre of the recreation area of the South-Bavarian Forest, close to the “Three-Country-Corner”. The picturesquely-situated “Freudensee”, the visitors’ mine and several museums invite to a visit.

Address

Schulstr. 2-4

94051 Hauzenberg

Germany

Telephone

08586/300 (Verwaltung)

Web Page

www.hauzenberg.de

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Budweis is the biggest city in southern Bohemia and is world-famous because of its Budweiser beer. As a university town, Budweis displays a sophisticated, modern side alongside it historical sights.

Address

Premysl Otakar-Platz II

CZ-3709 České Budějovice

Czech Republic

Telephone

0386/801414 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.c-budejovice.cz

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Linz is the capital city of Upper Austria with the famous Pöstlilngberg, a true-to-original historic Old Town and an attractive cultural scene. Many museums, cruises on the Danube and the vivid nightlife offer interesting attractions for visitors of all generations.

Address

Hauptplatz

A-4010 Linz

Austria

Telephone

0732/70701777 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.tiscover.com/linz

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The market between Passau and Linz is rich in tradition and famous for its historic character, the Danube waterfront, the castle of the prince-bishop and the rococo church.

Address

Marktplatz 42

94130 Obernzell

Germany

Telephone

08591/9116119 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.obernzell.de

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The market community is situated at the Danube in the region of Schärding/ Inn quarter. Well-worth seeing are, among others, the historic monastery, the collegiate church, the imperial toll house and the 400 year old blacksmith museum.

Address

Marktplatz 61

A-4090 Engelhartszell

Austria

Telephone

07717/805516 (Verwaltung)

Web Page

www.oberoesterreich.at/engelhartszell

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Vichtenstein offers one of the most beautiful holiday villages of the “Sauwald” and is situated high above the Danube in the Inn quarter. Exceptionally attractive sights are the 800 year-old Filial church, the castle Vichtenstein and the Haugstein with a height of 895m.

Address

Vichtenstein 70

A-4091 Vichtenstein

Austria

Telephone

07714/8055 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.oberoesterreich.at/vichtenstein

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The charming market at the Danube bike trail, between Passau and Linz has, beside its historic centre, a market place directly at the shores of the Danube. The castle Aschach, the Danube power plant with biotope and the beautifully renovated church are all interesting destinations.

Address

Abelstr. 44

A-4082 Aschach

Austria

Telephone

07273/7000 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.aschach.at

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Aigen in the Mühl district is situated in the south of the Bohemian Forest in the “Three-Country-Corner”. Besides its picturesque countryside, Aigen has cultural and bird museums, and a beautiful church, all well-worth seeing. They also offer a year-round sports programme.

Address

Hauptstr. 2

A-4160 Aigen-Schlägl

Austria

Telephone

07281/80510 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.aigen-schlaegl.at

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Aidenbach, in the district of Passau, is famous for its traditional open air theater “Lieber bayrisch sterben… Aidenbach 1706” (better to die as a Bavarian…) in which each year more than 100 citizens re-enact in monumental scenes the revolt of the farmers of 1706.

Address

Marktplatz 18

94501 Aidenbach

Germany

Telephone

08543/960313 (Touristikbüro)

Web Page

www.aidenbach.de

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Aldersbach in the lower Vils valley has a monastery church and one of the most beautiful Maria churches in Bavaria. It also offers lovely trails and waters with an abundance of fish for hobby anglers.

Address

Klosterplatz 1

94501 Aldersbach

Germany

Telephone

08543/96100 (Verwaltung)

Web Page

www.aldersbach.de

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Film location of the famous German TV-series “Forsthaus Falkenau”! Besides the well-known castle Ortenburg and the knights festival which is held every other year (mostly towards the end of May), the community in the disctrict of Passau offers manyfold attractions for animal lovers.

Address

Marktplatz 11

94496 Ortenburg

Germany

Telephone

08542/16421 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.ortenburg.de

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Deggendorf, thanks to its geographic position known as the “gate to the Bavarian Forest”, is situated in one of the most charming countrysides of Middle Europe. In the cultural quarter, filled with many museums, visitors are shown the historic backgrounds of Deggendorf in a very entertaining manner.

Address

Franz-Josef-Strauß-Str. 3

94469 Deggendorf

Germany

Telephone

0991/2960531 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.deggendorf.de

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A former convent village in a unique location. Surrounded by a National park, a recently built Fun-Arena at the sports grounds, and many traditional festivities, like horse-drawn sleigh races, the “Wolfauslassen” (a special wolve hunt) and mountain-top religious services, Rinchnach qualifies as “Vacation village with plenty of culture!”

Address

Gehmannsberger Str. 12

94269 Rinchnach

Germany

Telephone

09921/5878 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.rinchnach.de

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8000 years of cultural history have marked the city of Straubing and added to its distinctive flair. Visitors will feel that flair, visiting the Gäuboden museum with Roman treasure, the “Agnes-Bernauer-Festival” or the Gäuboden fair.

Address

Theresienplatz 20

94315 Straubing

Germany

Telephone

09421/944307 (Amt f. Tourismus)

Web Page

www.straubing.de

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Regensburg is situated at the northernmost point of the Danube, where the regions of the Bavarian Forest, Jura Mountains and the foothills of the Alps meet. Besides its 19 museums, Regensburg presents its numerous historic sights in an innovative form with a 1,5-hours “citymouse-adventure-tour” for the whole family.

Address

Rathausplatz 4

93047 Regensburg

Germany

Telephone

0941/5074410 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.regensburg.de

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The town is known as one of the best kept examples of the Renaissance in Bohemia and is situated on the so-called “Goldener Steig” (Golden Hill) - not far from the border crossing Philippsreut. The town enchants visitors with its huge medieval fortress, a domineering late-gothic church, a wonderful Old Town and numerous markets.

Opening hours

Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 5pm.

Address

Velké náměstí 1

38301 Prachatice

Czech Republic

Telephone

+420/388607574 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.prachatice.cz

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Address

Stadtplatz 27

94474 Vilshofen

Germany

Telephone

08541/208112 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.vilshofen.de

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Address

94127 Neuburg am Inn

Germany

Distance from Reischlhof: 42,5 km

Telephone

Web Page

http://www.neuburg-am-inn.de/

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The community of Schlägl in the upper part of the Mühl quarter is since the 1970’s the leading tourist destination of the region and represents with its Premonstratensian monestary the cultural centre as well. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Mühl quarter, Schlägl offers an invitation to wonderful hiking opportunities.

Address

Hauptstr. 2

A-4160 Aigen-Schlägl

Austria

Telephone

+43 (0)7281 20065

Web Page

www.aigen-schlaegl.at

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Address

4783 Wernstein

Austria

Telephone

Web Page

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Address

Abfahrt vom Hauptplatz

Austria

Telephone

Web Page

www.geigers.at

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Address

Tourist Information Hauptplatz

4020 Linz

Austria

Telephone

+43 732 7070 2009

Web Page

www.linz-tours.at

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Address

4020 linz

Austria

Telephone

Web Page

www.linzer-city.at

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Address

Dürnöderweg 3

94072 Bad Füssing

Germany

Telephone

08531/94490

Web Page

www.eichberger-reisen.de

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Address

Kurhausstr. 1

94072 Bad Füssing

Germany

Telephone

08531/97790

Web Page

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Address

Marienpaltz 14

94081 Fürstenzell

Germany

Telephone

08502/91150

Web Page

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Address

Kurallee 10

94072 Bad Füssing

Germany

Telephone

08531/913009

Web Page

www.krautgartner.eu

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Address

Haizinger Str. 12

94032 Passsau

Germany

Telephone

0851/9663971

Web Page

www.passauer-eisenbahn.de

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Address

94032 Passsau

Germany

Telephone

0851/560412

Web Page

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Address

94032 Passsau

Germany

Telephone

0851/560412

Web Page

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Address

Rathhaus

94032 Passau

Germany

Telephone

0851/81577

Web Page

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Address

náměstí Svornosti 2

38101 Český Krumlov

Czech Republic

Telephone

00420 380 704 6223

Web Page

www.ckrumlov.cz

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Address

Latrán 27

38101 Český Krumlov

Czech Republic

Telephone

0042 380 711 426

Web Page

www.eggenberg.cz

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Address

Rooseveltova 28

38101 Český Krumlov

Czech Republic

Telephone

0042 380 712 508

Web Page

www.ceskykrumlov-info.cz

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Address

94501 Aidenbach

Germany

Telephone

Web Page

www.aidenbach.de

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Český Krumlov (Krumau)

The district town Krummau is in southern Bohemia and follows Venice on place 2 of the Unesco list for cultural towns worthy of protection in Europe. 20 years after the opening of its borders, the city appears increasingly cosmopolitan and combines histioric monuments with an interesting modern cultural range.

Opening hours

Tourist Centre: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm.

Address

Náměstí Svornosti 2

38101 Český Krumlov

Czech Republic

Distance from Reischlhof: 79,9 km

Telephone

+420-380 704 622 (Info-Centrum

Web Page

www.krummau.de

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Praha (Prague)

“The Golden City at the Danube” is one of the oldest, biggest and greatest cities in Middle Europe. Many architectural styles and sights mingle with the “young” innovative Prague. Many communities in the Bavarian Forest offer handy daytrips and bus tours to visit the city of Prague.

Opening hours

Daily from 9 am to 7.30 pm

Address

Staromestské námestí 1

11000 Praha 1

Czech Republic

Telephone

+420-12 444 (Tourist-Info)

Web Page

www.pis.cz

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