If you are looking for accommodation in Wackersdorf, you can plan your stay around your interests: local and industrial history, motorsports, or leisure activities at Lake Murner See. The attractions offer different experiences, so consider which themes you would like your stay to focus on before booking. The town’s history is reflected in the museum and former mining area, while ProKart Raceland has its own motorsports focus.
Museum, geotope and mining history
The Wackersdorf Local and Industrial History Museum tells the story of the town, its society and its industry through the ages. Geotope 99, “Wackersdorf Lignite,” is right next to the museum. It was formed from the former “Westfeld” mining area; a coal seam is still visible there today, south of the town center. The museum’s account of the town’s development and industry is thus complemented by visible evidence of former mining nearby.
The 4.8 km-long museum trail runs through a former, now-recultivated mining area and passes Geotope 99 and the Tertiary Forest. The transformation of the site itself is part of the experience: the trail links the history of mining with the features visible along the route today.
Motorsports at ProKart Raceland
At ProKart Raceland, the indoor and outdoor tracks differ primarily in length: the indoor track is almost 500 m long, while the outdoor track is around 1.2 km. World and European championships are also held there, and visitors can drive on the track themselves. If you are planning your visit around a particular competition, check its date separately.
The tracks therefore appeal to different interests: you can choose the more compact indoor format or the longer outdoor track.
Leisure and stories at Lake Murner See
The Wasser-Fisch-Natur adventure park is a family highlight at Lake Murner See. The play area is open from April to October; this seasonal information applies to the play area. The park’s paths and sanitary facilities are accessible, but not wheelchair-accessible. Designated accessible parking spaces are located in front of the adventure park. As regulations may change, check the current parking information before your visit.
The municipality of Wackersdorf has also created the Upper Palatinate Fairy-Tale Garden. There, stories come to life through information boards, illustrations and wooden sculptures. This adds a distinct cultural dimension to the leisure activities at Lake Murner See, setting them apart from the area’s industrial history and motorsports.
Kneipp facilities and seasonal opening times
There are two Kneipp facilities in Wackersdorf. The natural Kneipp facility at Lake Murner See is right on the nature trail; another facility is located below the Panoramabad and has an herb garden. When planning your visit, you can choose between the facility on the nature trail and the one with the herb garden.
The Kneipp facility below the Panoramabad has seasonal opening times: it is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., from April 29 to October 31. As opening times may change, check the information before your visit. These times apply to this facility and not automatically to the natural Kneipp facility at Lake Murner See.
Regional setting: Schwandorf
Schwandorf district is a holiday destination in the Upper Palatinate Forest. The Upper Palatinate Lake District in Schwandorf district is a region shaped by water and varied landscapes. As a regional point of reference, the approximately 9-kilometer-long Weiher cycling route connects Schwandorf with Lake Murner See. It is signposted throughout in both directions and passes through the Charlottenhofer Weiher nature reserve. This information describes the wider Schwandorf region; Wackersdorf’s local highlights remain its museum, mining history, motorsports and leisure activities at Lake Murner See.
Discover more destinations: Schwandorf, Schwarzenfeld, Bruck In Der Oberpfalz, Neukirchen-Balbini, Burglengenfeld, Thanstein, Nittenau, MaxhĂĽtte-Haidhof.
Go to the main travel overview: Schwandorf.
