Discover Tirschenreuth

Tirschenreuth offers historical and thematic points of interest, as well as activities for groups and a weather-dependent program option. The former monastery church, local pond farming and the paper nativity scene appeal to different cultural interests; the water playground and guided experience offer their own distinctive highlights. The wider travel destination of Tirschenreuth also offers other museum themes, events and regional food culture.

Culture and pond farming

The former monastery church of St. Kunigund was originally built as a church for the convent of the “Poor School Sisters of Our Lady.” The Upper Palatinate Fisheries Museum explains the nearly thousand-year development of local pond farming. These are two clear starting points for choosing a theme: St. Kunigund leads to the church’s former role in the monastery, while the fisheries museum focuses on the development of pond farming. The MuseumsQuartier also displays the paper nativity scene by Maurus Fuchs. Check before your trip whether the nativity scene is currently on display.

Activities and groups

The Fischers Fritz water playground is located in Fischhofpark and offers fun and a chance to cool off on hot days. This weather-dependent activity offers a different focus from the historical museum themes. Cornelia Stahl offers a guided experience in Tirschenreuth that can be booked flexibly using a modular system. The offer includes company outings and corporate celebrations, as well as family reunions, afternoon wedding entertainment and visitor groups. The tour therefore caters to both corporate and private occasions. Booking details may change; confirm them in advance.

In the wider travel destination of Tirschenreuth

The MuseumsQuartier in Tirschenreuth combines the Upper Palatinate Fisheries Museum with six other specialized exhibitions in a former monastery. Visitors can see local fish in four large aquariums. The presentation of fishing and fish farming at the MuseumsQuartier places the local perspective on pond farming in a broader context. The MuseumsQuartier regularly hosts special exhibitions, lectures, readings and concerts. Check the relevant dates if you would like to include one of these events in your plans, as individual event dates may change. The historic Fischhofbrücke bridge and the Fischhof, home to the district court, are in the center of Fischhofpark. Tirschenreuth district is best known for Zoigl, the cultural beer of the Upper Palatinate Forest, and for carp from the pond landscapes of the “Land of 1,000 Ponds.” Carp therefore ties in thematically with local pond farming, which is explained at the Upper Palatinate Fisheries Museum. At the MuseumsQuartier, visitors can explore the content in different ways: the presentation of fishing and fish farming offers a historical overview spanning nearly 1,000 years, while the four aquariums display local fish. The two approaches to your visit—historical development and direct observation—are presented side by side. The six other specialized exhibitions expand the MuseumsQuartier with additional subject areas.

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