Mähring offers two different starting points for planning a trip: the annual Anna Festival, a fixture on the calendar, and the 768-metre-high Kostenberg, with views across the Upper Palatinate Forest to the Czech Republic. One provides a recurring date, while the other offers a landscape focus.

A date and a view across the landscape

The Anna Festival takes place in Mähring every year on the last weekend in July. Its annual return provides a clear indication of when to visit; for specific plans, check the festival dates for the year in question.

Kostenberg is located in the market municipality of Mähring, stands 768 metres high and offers views across the forest landscapes of the Upper Palatinate Forest and into the Czech Republic. Its elevation provides a specific topographical reference, while the views describe the outlook across the forests all the way to the Czech Republic. Those who prefer to focus on a landscape rather than an event date will find a clear local point of interest here.

Border history in the wider travel region

In the wider Tirschenreuth travel region, a historic border connection complements the views towards the Czech Republic. The former Mähring/Promenhof (Broumov) border crossing connected the area with its neighbours in the Czech Republic. Kostenberg represents the landscape perspective, while the former crossing provides a historic connection across the border.

Culture and cuisine in Tirschenreuth

The MuseumsQuartier in Tirschenreuth brings together the Upper Palatinate Fisheries Museum and six other specialist exhibitions in a former monastery. Visitors can explore almost 1,000 years of fishing and fish farming history and see native fish in four large aquariums. This brings a long historical perspective together with a close-up view of native fish. The MuseumsQuartier also regularly hosts special exhibitions, talks, readings and concerts. Dates for individual events may vary.

At the centre of the Fischhofpark in Tirschenreuth are the historic Fischhof Bridge and the Fischhof, which houses the district court. The focus here is on two historic buildings; by contrast, the MuseumsQuartier brings together fishing-related themes and exhibitions.

Tirschenreuth district is best known for Zoigl, the cult beer of the Upper Palatinate Forest. It is also known for carp from the pond landscapes of the “Land of 1,000 Ponds”. The region's profile thus brings drinking culture and pond landscapes together: Zoigl is the beer, while carp is linked to the ponds. This perspective complements cultural and historical themes with regional cuisine.

Dates to help with planning

The Anna Festival takes place every year on the last weekend in July; the MuseumsQuartier regularly hosts events, although their specific dates may vary. If a particular event is a deciding factor, check its date. This helps you choose a search period based on the reason for your trip that matters most to you.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Tirschenreuth.