Legends & stories
Legends & myths from the Bavarian Forest
Old traditions, mysterious places and stories between forest, history and regional customs.
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Travel tips around Freyung
Hiking, winter, day trips, culture and regional tips – carefully put together for your getaway on the Geyersberg.
Current picks
New on the blog
Current stories and day-trip ideas for your time in the Bavarian Forest.
Day trips & rainy days
Passau as a day trip
Old town, cathedral, the confluence of three rivers and Veste Oberhaus – tips for a varied day trip to Passau.
Discover PassauSnow & crisp air
Winter in the Bavarian Forest around Freyung
A reliable starting point for winter days – with snow, in changeable weather and for different activity levels.
Winter overview
Plan winter around Freyung
Skiing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking, ice skating and good alternatives without snow – all in one place.
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Skiing
Solla & Mitterdorf
Beginners' slope or a bigger ski day: differences, who they suit and where to check current status.
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Winter hiking & cross-country skiing
Geyersberg, Kreuzberg, easy and sporty options – always with a current status check.
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Day trips & sights
Nature, culture and special places around Freyung and in the Bavarian Forest.
Forest wilderness & wildlife
Discover the national park & nature
Animal enclosures, treetops and vast forest landscapes make the national park a special day out.
Discover the national parkOrientation
Plan day trips
From nearby nature spots to a stroll around town: choose according to weather, time and interests.
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Day trips in bad weather
Ideas for rain, fog and winter days without snow – relaxing, cultural or restorative.
Rainy-day programme
Bad weather around Freyung
Swimming, sauna, culture, Waldkirchen and Passau for days when the weather calls for new plans.
Open rainy-day tipsIndoors & out and about
Choose the right idea
Short trips, wellness or culture: quickly find the right alternative here.
At home outdoors
Active in the Bavarian Forest
Hiking, cycling and nature experiences between the Geyersberg, forest paths and wild streams.
Trails & forest
Hiking & nature
Circular trails on the Geyersberg, viewpoints and the Buchberger Leite gorge take you step by step into the landscape.
Discover nature ideas
Out and active
Bike & mountain bike
The hilly upland landscape offers routes for bikes, e-bikes and mountain bikes – with the right starting point for your tour.
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Active holidays
You will find more options for active holidays in our compact overview.
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Bavarian cuisine & cosy inns
Regional dishes, personal recommendations and the right addresses for holidays full of good food.
Cosy places to eat
Discover regional cuisine
Personally selected tips help you find regional cuisine and special treats.
Discover food tipsFood & drink
Find the right place to eat
From a hearty inn to a coffee break, this is the place to start.
Customs & memory
Culture, tradition & stories
Historic farmsteads, crafts and traditional stories show the many faces of the Bavarian Forest.
History & crafts
Tradition & regional culture
Historic farmsteads, glassmaking, music and regional architecture tell how the region was shaped.
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Stories of the region
Legends, the Rauhnächte and museums offer different ways into local customs and the past.