Aicha vorm Wald is home to the only moated castle in the Bavarian Forest. For travelers interested in moated castles, this provides a clear thematic point of reference when choosing a destination.
Stay by the castle
The “Wirtshaus am Schloss” hotel is located at Hofmarkstraße 32, 94529 Aicha vorm Wald. It is right next to the castle and also offers a place to stop for a meal or drink. If you would like to stay or dine there, check the latest information about the establishment before your trip.
On September 8, 2024, one-time guided tours of Hofmark Castle in Aicha vorm Wald were offered with the von Croy family, the district archaeologist and heritage conservationist Alois Spieleder, and the district heritage officer Rudolf Drasch. If you are planning a guided visit, confirm current availability in advance.
More topics in the wider Passau destination
The wider Passau destination offers more cultural and nature-related themes to choose from. The Bavarian Forest Open-Air Museum in Tittling is one of the largest open-air museums in Europe. Visitors can explore more than 100 residential and farm buildings dating from 1580 to 1890 across 20 hectares. These include farmhouses, mills, sawmills, smithies, chapels, and field monuments; Germany’s oldest elementary school, dating from 1666, is also part of the museum.
Another nature-focused destination is the Haus am Strom Nature Experience Center. It is located in the narrow Danube valley between Bavaria and Austria, downstream from Untergriesbach. Rivers, forests, and thermal baths shape the character of the Passau region. Thermal springs known far and wide are located in Bad FĂĽssing and Bad Griesbach. The region therefore also offers river and forest landscapes, as well as spa towns, as distinct attractions alongside its cultural destinations. The options for regional culture and nature have different points of focus: Tittling centers on historic residential and farm buildings, while Haus am Strom is located in the narrow Danube valley downstream from Untergriesbach. This highlights built regional history and the Danube Valley as distinct regional themes.
The Danube Cycle Path runs through the Passau region and received a four-star rating following an assessment by the German Cyclists’ Association (ADFC). As certification status may change, check the current status if the award is important to your plans. The Granit-Erlebnis-Wanderweg trail around Hauzenberg and the Schmugglerweg trail in the Donau-Perlen area also run through the Passau region. Their different locations offer two regional approaches to choosing a hiking area.
Ortenburg Castle Culture is an event series organized by the Förderkreis Schloss Ortenburg. From April to December, the program includes musical events, cabaret performances, spooky nights at Ortenburg Castle, talks, and guided visits. If you plan to attend an event, check the specific dates for the season.
Discover more destinations: Windorf, RotthalmĂĽnster, FĂĽrstenzell, Tittling, Hofkirchen, Hauzenberg, Sonnen, Neuhaus Am Inn
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