Discover Neunburg vorm Wald

Neunburg vorm Wald offers several distinct starting points for a trip: the Schwarzachtal Local History Museum, the GOLDSTEIG premium hiking trail, paths around Eixendorfer See and the leisure outdoor pool. When looking for a hotel for your stay, you can first decide based on the focus of your trip: culture, hiking, activities on the water or the facilities at the leisure outdoor pool. These places and attractions provide concrete guidance.

Cultural history at the Schwarzachtal Local History Museum

Since 1980, the Schwarzachtal Local History Museum has been housed in the historic rooms of the former town palace. The palace was a residence of the Wittelsbach Electors Palatine in the 15th century. With 18 rooms and a lapidarium, the museum introduces visitors to the history and culture of the town of Neunburg vorm Wald and the Schwarzachtal across a total exhibition area of 1,000 square metres. The period covered ranges from the earliest beginnings to the post-war era. The exhibition thus focuses jointly on the history of the town and the history of the Schwarzachtal.

For your travel plans, a visit to the museum can therefore be considered a cultural element in its own right alongside hiking and water activities. The historic rooms of the former town palace also connect the exhibition venue with the history of the building itself.

Hiking, cycling and sailing

The GOLDSTEIG premium hiking trail runs directly through Neunburg vorm Wald and is a concrete point of reference if you would like to include hiking in your stay. A hiking trail goes around the entire Eixendorfer See. There is also a cycle path along the south shore. The two routes offer different focuses: one goes around the lake, while the other runs along its south shore. The Neunburg Yacht Club offers sailing on Eixendorfer See. Hiking, cycling and sailing are therefore available as different activity options.

Leisure outdoor pool and fish discovery trail

The heated Neunburg vorm Wald leisure outdoor pool has a 26°C swimming pool measuring 33.3 metres in length. The non-swimmer pool has two slides measuring 55 and 12 metres in length. Massage jets, a current channel, a children's paddling pool, a water mushroom and a heated indoor area round out the facilities. The outdoor pool also has table tennis tables, a beach volleyball court, a soccer field and a basketball court. The options therefore include water-based activities as well as sports outside the pools.

The “Fish” adventure discovery trail introduces visitors to other fish of Eixendorfer See and the Schwarzach; the trail also includes several skill stations. The wooden carp “Eixi” is another attraction: its viewing hatch is seven metres high. The discovery trail and Eixi thus add distinctive features centred on fish and the local waters.

Regional context within the wider destination of Schwandorf

Within the wider destination of Schwandorf, Schwandorf district is a holiday region in the Upper Palatinate Forest in Bavaria. The Upper Palatinate Lake District in the district is shaped by water and a diverse landscape. Another regional point of interest is the gneiss at Hochfels in Schwandorf district, which was included in Bavaria's list of the 100 most beautiful geotopes.

For cyclists, the Weiher cycle route is a regional option: it is around 9 kilometres long, signposted throughout in both directions, connects Schwandorf with Murner See and runs through the Charlottenhofer Weiher nature reserve. The BAXI Museum Line 8402 is also available in Schwandorf district for travel to the Open-Air Museum of the Upper Palatinate. Check the timetable before setting off.

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