Guidebook for Bayerisch Eisenstein
Parks & Nature
Along with the Bavarian Forest forms part of the largest forest landscape in central Europe. Primeval mountain forest remnants, glacial lakes, mountain and valley raised bogs make this area a unique "gem" of natural beauty. This sparsely inhabited area has a special magic and a touch of eeriness.
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Nationalpark Böhmerwald
Along with the Bavarian Forest forms part of the largest forest landscape in central Europe. Primeval mountain forest remnants, glacial lakes, mountain and valley raised bogs make this area a unique "gem" of natural beauty. This sparsely inhabited area has a special magic and a touch of eeriness.
The highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest region. In winter, a mecca for wintersports. from down hill skiing, to snow boarders, snow shoe walkers and tobogganers. In summer the cable car takes visiors to the summit for spectacular views over the forest.
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Großer Arbersee
The highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest region. In winter, a mecca for wintersports. from down hill skiing, to snow boarders, snow shoe walkers and tobogganers. In summer the cable car takes visiors to the summit for spectacular views over the forest.
Großer Arbersee
Picturesque glacial lake.
Kleine Arbersee
Picturesque glacial lake. with lake side cafe
Hike to the Polednik lookout tower, high in the Sumava mountains. This was once an East European iron curtain watch towerr. Now it offers fantastic views over the forest.
Poledník
Hike to the Polednik lookout tower, high in the Sumava mountains. This was once an East European iron curtain watch towerr. Now it offers fantastic views over the forest.
Arts & Culture
JOSKA Glasparadies
1 Am MoosbachJoska glass has produced glass here for many years.
The oldest glaas manufacturer in Germany. They have been making glass here for 450 years. You can take a tour and even have a go at blowing glass.
Freiherr von Poschinger glass factory
11 MoosauhütteThe oldest glaas manufacturer in Germany. They have been making glass here for 450 years. You can take a tour and even have a go at blowing glass.
Waldmuseum
3 Kirchpl.Museum about the forest
Each floor has a diffrent exhibit. from model railway, representing the local train route through the Bavarian Forest, to a ski museum with inactive exhibits to the European Bat centre.
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NaturparkWelten
54 BahnhofstraßeEach floor has a diffrent exhibit. from model railway, representing the local train route through the Bavarian Forest, to a ski museum with inactive exhibits to the European Bat centre.
Museum of old locomotives, carriages housed in an Victorian era engine house complete with turning circle.
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Localbahnmuseum Bayerisch Eisenstein
44 BahnhofstraßeMuseum of old locomotives, carriages housed in an Victorian era engine house complete with turning circle.
Small art gallery hosting travelliing exhibitions as well as highlighting some of the best local talent such as Erwin Eisch, the pioneer and guiding spirit of the studio glass movement in Europe.
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Kunsträume Grenzenlos
52 BahnhofstraßeSmall art gallery hosting travelliing exhibitions as well as highlighting some of the best local talent such as Erwin Eisch, the pioneer and guiding spirit of the studio glass movement in Europe.
Shopping
For everything glass. Excellent cafe for cakes and pleasant glass garden
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Weinfurtner Glasdorf
13 ZellertalstraßeFor everything glass. Excellent cafe for cakes and pleasant glass garden