Bavaria

Accessible
BAVARIA

Holidays for All in Bavaria
Slowly the guests glide across the water on board inland
skipper Renate Schweiger’s ship – past magnificent rocks
and lush forests. Along the Danube Gorge from Weltenburg
to Kelheim, there is an impressive view with centuries-old
rock formations and historic cultural landscape.
More information on page 34 and at:
www.bavaria.by/traditionally-different
© Cover and page 2: bayern.by / Peter von Felbert
Whether on water or land, a holiday without obstacles
is of the utmost importance throughout Bavaria and is
the number one priority for hosts in the Free State. If
you face seemingly insurmountable barriers in many
places due to physical or mental disability, you will
find an extensive network of providers in the holiday
region of Bavaria who consider themselves ideal
travel destinations for people with and without
disabilities. Travellers with bicycles, families with
pushchairs or elderly guests benefit from this.
This brochure features a selection of regions,
places and destinations in Bavaria that make
such a carefree stay possible. From Franconia to
Upper Bavaria, from Allgäu/Bavarian Swabia to
Eastern Bavaria – on the following pages you
will find tips for barrier-free holidays, leisure
and accommodation, which have been tested
and certified in accordance with the nationwide
“Tourism for All” labelling system.
Detailed information on the user-friendliness of
the individual offers in Bavaria is available at:
www.bavaria.by/experiences/accessible-tourism
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Certification: Tourism for All
With “Tourism for All”, a nationwide uniform certification
scheme was created, which provides the necessary
detailed information for different needs groups. Based on
this information and the filter options, tourist offers can
be specifically selected and checked prior to departure,
so that each guest can assess what offers are suitable for
them.
Independent and especially trained survey staff collect
comprehensive data and accessibility information on
site, which is checked against the “Tourism for All”
quality criteria. The quality criteria have been
developed over many years as part of a coordination
and cooperation between Deutsches Seminar für
Tourismus Berlin e. V. (DSFT) and stakeholders and
tourist organisations. In addition, at least one member
of staff in each case is familiar with the special requirements
of different groups of guests.
Where can I find this information?
The verified and detailed offer information can be
viewed at www.reisen-fuer-alle.de and
www.bavaria.by/experiences/accessible-tourism
The detailed result reports are also available to the
individual companies.
As part of the “Tourism for All” certification scheme,
more than 2,000 companies and offers have now been
certified nationwide. These include accommodation,
leisure and cultural facilities or even entire locations.
© bayern.by
For more information on the nationwide certification system, please visit:
www.reisen-fuer-alle.de
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Spessart-Mainland
Franconia
Holiday in the fairy-tale forest
© leue-photo.com / Holger Leue
The Main Valley and the Nature Park Spessart form a fascinating interplay of landscapes. Endless
leafy canopies of century-old giant trees meet fairytale-like meadow valleys and gentle cultivated
landscapes. Sun-drenched terraced vineyards along the mighty River Main and its numerous tributaries
are pierced by steep red sandstone cliffs. You can feel the breath of yesteryear in the picturesque
half-timbered towns such as Lohr am Main and Miltenberg, and in the many medieval fortresses and
imposing castles that tell the story of a truly magical region.
Tourismusverband Spessart-Mainland e. V.
Tel.: +49(0)6022 261020 | Fax: +49(0)6022 262230 | www.spessart-mainland.de
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Spessart-Mainland
Our tips
Franconia
Among the rustling of
leaves
The largest contiguous area of
mixed deciduous forest in Germany
is perfect for delightful hiking tours
and can be experienced in a special
way for young and old: the
adventure trails in the Spessart and
their stations are barrier-free.
Explore different aspects of nature
and culture, playfully and using all
the senses: “height and gravity” in
Rothenbuch, “nature and water” in
Mespelbrunn and “balance and
lightness” in Mönchberg. The latter
lures visitors with action fields
featuring basket swings, balancing
discs, wheelchair seesaws and
balancing ropes.
Barrier-free Spessart
Experience Trail
www.erlebniswege-spessart.de
© leue-photo.com / Holger Leue
Journey back to the
Middle Ages
A visit to Miltenberg and its unique
half-timbered houses and world-famous
“Schnatterloch” with market
fountain and the oldest “Fürstenherberge”
in Germany will remain
engraved in your memory. One of
the most beautiful museums in
Bavaria is the Museum Stadt
Miltenberg, where you can take a
journey through time – with audio
guides – and learn the exciting
history of eras past. In the hill castle
of Mildenburg, built high above the
old town around the year 1200,
icons and contemporary works of
art are presented in a dynamic
manner. The exhibition is partially
barrier-free and guided tours for the
visually impaired are offered.
Bathing fun &
relaxation
The Wonnemar Marktheidenfeld
offers 9,500 sqm of leisure fun at
the highest level. In the thermal
baths, spend a day gliding down
the tube slide, or in the Wonniland
for the little ones, relaxing in the
tranquillity of the sauna area, in the
SPA or thermal area as if you were
flying.
Wonnemar Marktheidenfeld
www.wonnemar.de/marktheidenfeld
The Schöllkrippen natural
adventure pool lies in a beautiful
scenic location. In the summer
months, it is a popular destination
in the upper Kahlgrund,
especially for families. Visitors
can expect a natural diving rock, a
water grotto, a wide-wave slide
and a six-metre deep plunging
pool.
Schöllkrippen natural adventure
pool
www.naturerlebnisbad.eu
© leue-photo.com / Holger Leue
Half-timbered town of
Miltenberg
www.miltenberg.info/en
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© leue-photo.com / Holger Leue

Bavarian Rhön Mountains
Franconia
Land of open distances
© Rhön GmbH / Arnulf Müller
Located in the border triangle of Hesse-Bavaria-Thuringia, the UNESCO biosphere reserve of the
Rhön Mountains offers sweeping views over rolling mountain peaks with meadows and forests as
well as steep slopes on towering pillars of basalt. The Red and Black Moor and the plateau of the
High Rhön are unique biotopes in which plants and animals thrive that have long since disappeared
from other low mountains. If you want to relax and pamper yourself, you can do so in one of the five
spas of Bad Brückenau, Bad Bocklet, Bad Kissingen, Bad Königshofen or Bad Neustadt.
Rhön GmbH – Gesellschaft für Tourismus und Markenmanagement
Tel.: +49(0)800 9719771 | Fax: +49(0)9749 9300800 | www.rhoen.de/en
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Bavarian Rhön Mountains
Our tips
Franconia
Moor experience in the
biosphere reserve
With a permanent exhibition, the
Haus der Langen Rhön biosphere
centre provides information on the
UNESCO biosphere reserve of the
Rhön Mountains. A large mosaic of
75,000 individual images shows
that there are many individual
aspects that make up a complete
picture. The interactive exhibition
with numerous “hands-on stations”
explains the development of the
landscape and presents various
sustainable development projects.
“Haus der Langen Rhön”
biosphere info centre
www.biosphaerenreservat-rhoen.de
On wooden planks, the “Black
Moor” nature trail leads through the
sensitive biotope. Along the footbridge,
you will find 23 information
boards with valuable information
about the Black Moor. The
boardwalk is around 2.5 kilometres
long and is suitable for wheelchairs
and pushchairs.
© Kloster Maria Bildhausen
On the trail of
the bee
The Maria Bildhausen Abbey is a
very special place, nestled in the
rolling hills of the lower Rhön
Mountains. In the abbey tavern, you
can sample lovingly prepared
delicacies from the abbey garden.
The abbey tavern and the hotel
serve as a working group for the
disabled people’s workshop. The
abbey is both a place to visit and to
stay. The historic fruit and bee
garden is an oasis for nature lovers.
On clear and richly illustrated
information boards you can experience
the topic of bees using all their
senses. When taking a walk, you
can enjoy nature or just relax.
Fine drinking and
modern architecture
In Wartmannsroth, in Germany’s
first “Destillathek” (a distillery
tasting area and shop), fruit
brandies, gin, whiskey and others
play the lead role. Initiator
Franziska Bischof learned the
distilling trade from her father and
is carrying the business on into
the fourth generation. Since 2015,
she has been marketing her
products under the new line
Franziska – Die Brennerin (The
Distiller). In a new building made
of solid concrete, embedded in the
green of the landscape, the
tasting area and shop is located
above a small hill. The façade
made of coloured architectural
concrete reflects the colourful
sandstone floors of the region.
Inside, the high-percentage
pleasures get your heart racing.
Franziska – Die Brennerin
www.diebrennerin.de
© Rhön GmbH / Arnulf Müller
Maria Bildhausen Abbey
www.bildhausen.de
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© Franziska Bischof

Haßberge
Franconia
Sun-kissed in the land of
knights and romance
© Haßberge Tourismus e. V.
Gentle hills, sunny vineyards, castles, palaces and half-timbered towns can all be found in the
charming Nature Park Haßberge. Whether at a wine, vintner, or brewing festival – here real Franconian
culinary traditions are lovingly looked after. Restaurants known as “Heckenwirtschaften” on
the barrier-free Abt-Degen-Steig attract customers with the best Silvaner and Franconian home
cooking. Relaxation can be found in the Ellertshäuser and Sulzfelder bathing lake or the Franken-
Therme, Germany’s first natural healing water lake. The sauna area of the spa is accessible to all,
the individual saunas are wheelchair accessible. If you want to travel back in time, you can immerse
yourself in medieval life in the castle information centre and the Altenstein castle ruins.
Haßberge Tourismus e. V.
Tel.: +49(0)9523 5033710 | Fax: +49(0)9523 5033727 | www.hassberge-tourismus.de
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Franconian Lake District
Franconia
Water adventures in the
Franconian Lake District
© Archiv Tourismusverband Fränkisches Seenland und seiner Partner/multimap360°
The Franconian Lake District is as rich in contrasts as it is unifying: the totally accessible
lakes offer leisure fun for everyone. Barrier-free riverside paths, excursion boats and the
impressive nature around the Altmühlsee and Brombachsee will lure you outdoors. An
insight into the world of hops and beer brewing can be obtained at the ground-level “HopfenBierGut”
museum. There, a brewing course will teach you about the origins of beer.
Other museums, sights and theatres in the Franconian Lake District take care of the cultural
side. Whether campsites, hotels or apartments, the accommodation offers are as varied as
the region itself.
Tourismusverband Fränkisches Seenland
Tel.: +49(0)9831 500120 | Fax: +49(0)9831 500140 | www.seenland-barrierefrei.de
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Nuremberg
Franconia
Time travel through
history
© Uwe Niklas
Located at the foot of the Kaiserburg, Nuremberg’s medieval old town offers numerous cafés and beer
gardens along the Pegnitz, as well as numerous shopping options. Here you can enjoy both the famous
Elisenlebkuchen, as well as the small Rostbratwürste as “Drei im Weggla” (three in a bun) or the typical
red beer. Throughout the year, Nuremberg offers a varied cultural programme – while in spring, the
façades are bathed in colour during the Blue Night, in summer, the Bardentreffen or the Klassik Open Air
create a great atmosphere and in the second half of the year, the Altstadtfest and the famous Nuremberg
Christmas market attract large crowds. As the city of the Nuremberg Rallies, the city of racial laws and
city in which the trials of those responsible for the Nazi regime took place, the city of Nuremberg has for
many decades faced the task of overcoming its past and at the same time shaping its present and future
as a “city of peace and human rights”.
Nuremberg Congress and Tourism Centre
Tel.: +49(0)911 23360 | Fax: +49(0)911 2336166 | tourismus.nuernberg.de/en
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Nuremberg
Franconia
Our tips
Dive into the city’s
history
In the only preserved merchant’s
house of the late renaissance, the
city museum in the Fembo-Haus
has over 950 years of city history
on show. A tour guide for the blind
and their helpers as well as a
media guide with audio induction
loop in the section “Crown – Power
– History” are available.
Stadtmuseum in the Fembo-
Haus
museums.nuernberg.de/city-museum-fembo-house
Obligation
to the past
The Documentation Centre is
dedicated to the time of the
Nuremberg Rallies and the Nazi
architecture with the example of the
Nazi Party rally grounds. Over 1,300
sqm, the permanent exhibition
“Fascination and Violence” deals
with the causes, connections and
consequences of the Nazi
dictatorship.
Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Documentation Centre
museums.nuernberg.de/documentation-center
Experience the whole
world of railways
The DB Museum is the world’s
oldest railway museum. Under the
umbrella of the Deutsche Bahn
Foundation, it keeps alive all eras of
German railway history. Various
storylines provide information on
social, cultural and economic
developments and give an outlook
on the future. In addition, 40
original vehicles await guests in two
halls and in the large outdoor area.
A special attraction is the model
railway, where more than 30 trains
travel through landscapes and
settlements during the demonstration.
© Uwe Niklas
The Tucher Castle brings to life the
world of the Nuremberg merchant
families of the 16th century. The
high-class collection owned by the
patrician Tucher family displays
handicrafts, furniture and tapestries
as well as paintings from the 15th to
the 19th century.
The Hirsvogel Hall is equipped with
an audio induction loop and is
accessible to people with reduced
mobility.
Tucherschloss Museum and
Hirsvogel Hall
museums.nuernberg.de/museum-tucher-mansion
The Nuremberg Trials Memorium
informs visitors to the original
venue about the Nuremberg Trials
and their effects to this day. Hall
600 as well as historical audio and
film documents give a vivid
impression of the trials. A video
guide for the deaf and hard of
hearing is available.
Nuremberg Trials Memorium
museums.nuernberg.de/memorium-nuremberg-trials
© Stadt Nürnberg / Christine Dierenbach
DB Museum Nuremberg
www.dbmuseum.de/museum_en
© Mike Beims
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Bayerisches Staatsbad Bad Steben
Franconia
Health and well-being
© Bild 1 – 3: Markt Bad Steben / Bayerisches Staatsbad Bad Steben GmbH
Romantic, natural, healthy – Bayerisches Staatsbad Bad Steben lies on the border with Thuringia in the
middle of the low mountain landscape of the Nature Park Frankenwald. Bavaria’s northernmost public
bath is best known for its health-promoting natural remedies such as radon, carbon dioxide or moor
bath, as well as the soothing climate. For over 180 years, a mineral and mud spa and more than 1,000
years of mining – the resort can look back on a history rich in tradition. Coupled with the historic buildings
in the town centre, numerous leisure activities and cultural attractions, a stay in Bad Steben is a
refreshing and charming journey of discovery for body, mind and soul.
Tourist-Information Bayerisches Staatsbad Bad Steben
Tel.: +49(0)9288 7470 | Fax: +49(0)9288 7480 | www.bad-steben.de/en
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Bayerisches Staatsbad Bad Steben
Our tips
Franconia
Water worlds and
health resources
In the modern thermal baths of Bad
Steben, guests will find unusual
bathing experiences over 10,000
sqm. Unique sound and light
effects allow guests to experience
different pools, grottoes as well as
the relaxation gallery using all their
senses. Adjacent areas such as the
wellness dome with brine floating
pool and Kneipp facility, the sauna
area with a natural bathing pond
and large sauna garden and the
health centre of the Bad Steben
spa complete the offer. Access to
the pool of the large bathing hall
and the radon baths at the health
centre is possible with the help of a
wheelchair and bath lift. Since
2018, an outdoor pool has been
connected to the spa, which guests
can enjoy in summer. Several
swimming pools, slides and a
spacious sunbathing lawn and sun
decks ensure fun for children and
adults alike. The outdoor pool also
has wheelchair access and sanitary
facilities.
Bad Steben spa
www.therme-bad-steben.de
In the midst
of the green
The centrepiece of Bad Steben is
the 40-hectare listed Kurpark with
its historic columned Wandelhalle.
Right next to this, visitors will find
the well-known Klenzebau, which
was built by the architect Leo von
Klenze as a bath house. The
Walhalla at Regensburg and
Liberation Hall in Kelheim were
also designed by him. The
extensive green area is characterised
by the meadow and temple
springs as well as facilities such
as the elegant spa building or the
stylish music pavilions. These are
stages for concerts, theatres,
cabarets or readings. The south of
the park is mostly characterised
by its romantic rose garden and
the baroque stone figures in the
colourful and well-kept ornamental
flowerbeds.
Bad Steben Spa Park
www.bad-steben.de/en
Bad Steben Spa Building
www.bad-steben.de/en
Feeling of happiness
and atmosphere of
well-being
If you want to spend a glamorous
evening and try your luck at
roulette, blackjack or a slot
machine, head to the Bad Steben
Casino. In addition, the art and
culture foyer in the casino inspires
visitors with captivating music
events and thrilling performances
by well-known cabaret artists.
Bad Steben Casino
www.spielbanken-bayern.de/en
You can spend the night in Bad
Steben care-free in various
accommodation. Away from the
streets, yet still in the town
centre, is the Villa Sonnenhof.
The holiday apartment has barrier-free
apartments and is located
only a short distance from the spa
facilities and the thermal baths.
The family-run Gästehaus Bettina
also offers a pleasant atmosphere
for relaxing days in the Frankenwald
(Franconian Forest).
Villa Sonnenhof
www.sonnenhof.de
Gästehaus Bettina
www.haus-bettina.com
© Spielbank Bad Steben
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Ochsenkopf Adventure Region
Franconia
Nature experience for
all in the Fichtelgebirge
© Tourismus & Marketing GmbH Ochsenkopf
The Fichtelgebirge (Fichtel mountains) offers guests an unforgettable active holiday and pure
relaxation in every season. Healthy climate, unspoilt nature, diverse recreational opportunities
and wonderful hosts invite you to leave everyday life behind. The Ochsenkopf Adventure Region
with its municipalities of Bischofsgrün, Fichtelberg, Mehlmeisel and Warmensteinach proves
that mountains and accessibility are by no means mutually exclusive: the tactile town map,
themed trails and menus in Braille let you experience Bischofsgrün with all your senses at the
Siebenstern hotel and inn. A ride on the Ochsenkopf/Fichtel Mountains cable cars, an
excursion to the Mehlmeisel wildlife park or a visit to the Fichtelberg Car Museum guarantee
adventure for the whole family.
Tourismus & Marketing GmbH Ochsenkopf
Tel.: +49(0)9272 97032 | Fax: +49(0)9272 97055 | www.erlebnis-ochsenkopf.de
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Bavarian Forest National Park Holiday Region
Eastern Bavaria
Unique forest landscape and
varied history
© bayern.by / Thomas Effinger
In the heart of Europe, wild nature has found a home again: the Bavarian Forest National Park
demonstrates the transience, creativity and autonomy of nature. Here, in the first German national
park and in its holiday region you can perceive nature using all your senses: comfortable boardwalks,
plants for smelling and tasting, and easily visible animal enclosures from every vantage
point make the wild forest in the Lusen National Park Centre something for everyone to experience.
The freely accessible Stone Age Cave in the Falkenstein National Park Centre and the Finsterau
Open-Air Museum are examples of how the impact of climate and humans on the development of
the landscape can be vividly conveyed.
Bavarian Forest National Park Holiday Region
Tel.: +49(0)800 0008465 | Fax: +49(0)8553 9793944 | www.ferienregion-nationalpark.de
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Bavarian Forest National Park Holiday Destination
Eastern Bavaria
Unlimited nature holiday in the
border triangle
© Touristinformation Grafenau
The national park holiday region of the Bavarian Forest is situated in a beautiful location in the
border triangle between the Czech Republic and Austria, with limitless excursion possibilities.
Nature lovers can experience the beautiful landscape on the trail along the Ilz – the last large white
water in Eastern Bavaria – as well as on the nature trail in the forest play area or in the idyllic
Spiegelauer spa park. The Celtic village of Gabreta and the Heimatmuseum Röhrnbach Kaltenbach
provide a glimpse of life of yesteryear. Literature enthusiasts should not miss the “Stifter und der
Wald” museum at the Rosenberger Gut. And shopping at the fashion house Garhammer is a wonderful
experience. After hiking, visiting a museum or shopping, you can relax at the Karoli spa park.
Bavarian Forest National Park Holiday Destination
Tel.: +49(0)8551 57114 | Fax: +49(0)8551 57249 | www.nationalpark-ferienland.de
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ARBERLAND Bavarian Forest
Eastern Bavaria
Tradition, culinary delight
and happiness on the summit
© ARBERLAND REGio / Andreas Friesl
The unspoilt nature is characterised by extraordinary phenomena: impressive waterfalls, bogs,
lakes embedded in the mountain basin and the primeval forest of the Bavarian Forest National Park.
That’s what makes a holiday in the ARBERLAND so unique. On the Great Arber, visitors can expect
an incomparable view of the Bavarian and Bohemian Forests. With the mountain railway and the
panoramic lift, the mountain is also easily accessible by wheelchair, pushchair or walking frame.
The region is also characterised by Bavarian craftsmanship and traditions. During guided tours of
the Poschinger glass factory, visitors can try their hand at glassblowing. “Culinary Showcase –
regional delicacies” is an excellent place to get to know culinary specialities and tasty treats.
ARBERLAND REGio GmbH | Tourism Service Center
Tel.: +49(0)9921 96050 | Fax: +49(0)9921 9605101 | www.arberland.de
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Bad Füssing
Eastern Bavaria
Source of well-being
© Kur- & GästeService Bad Füssing / Leonie Lorenz
In the heart of Passau region lies the idyllic spa town of Bad Füssing. It is renowned for the healing
properties of its thermal waters. The municipality also shines with its magical landscape and
extensive and barrier-free experiences. Flat terrain through nature reserves, numerous hiking and
cycling trails along charming river meadows and lush green forests. A paradise for active holidaymakers
and recreation seekers.
Bad Füssing Spa & Guest Service
Tel.: +49(0)8531 975580 | Fax: +49(0)8531 21367 | www.badfuessing.com
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Bad Füssing
Eastern Bavaria
Our tips
© Kur- & GästeService Bad Füssing
Pleasurable hiking,
cycling and listening
Without great effort, explore the
beautiful area around Bad Füssing
on foot or by bike. The many flat
and almost hill-free hiking and
cycling trails are ideal for this. For
example, the barrier-free and signposted
“Snail” circular tour.
Further tour suggestions as well as
hiking and cycling maps are
available from the Bad Füssing
Spa & Guest Service. There are
also barrier-free options for
various events and concerts at the
Grand or Small Spa House. Hearing-impaired
music lovers and
those interested in culture can
also participate in the demonstrations
in both spa houses through
audio induction loops.
Bad Füssing Spa & Guest
Service
www.badfuessing.com
Games, art
and sound
If you have ever wanted to try your
luck at roulette, the wheel of
fortune or a game of poker, a visit
to the nearby casino in Bad
Füssing is a must. After playing
the exciting games, a varied
entertainment program awaits
guests on certain days on the
“Kulturbühne”. From live Bavarian
music, entertaining cabaret and
colourful theatre to fantastic art
exhibitions. And those who have
not yet had enough can join in one
of the attractive special promotions.
Bavaria Casinos
www.spielbanken-bayern.de/en
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© Kur- & GästeService Bad Füssing
Parkland in
Bad Füssing
A unique sea of flowers, shaded
areas, the splash of well water and
clear ponds invite you to linger in
the spa park. Simply let your mind
wander. Plenty of seating and large
lawns provide a wonderful opportunity
to do so. In addition to the
medicinal herb garden, plant
enthusiasts can admire the lovingly
cultivated flowerbeds. On the other
side of the spa park is the Bad
Füssing amusement park. You won’t
find any action here, however.
Instead, picturesque and barrier-free
paths lead past art sculptures,
rose gardens and quiet
places for relaxation.
Bad Füssing Spa & Guest
Service
www.badfuessing.com
© Kur- & GästeService Bad Füssing / Moritz Attenberger

District of Kelheim
Eastern Bavaria
“Bavaria’s Heart” –
Altmühl / Danube / Hallertau
© bayern.by / Peter von Felbert
Between the Nature Park Altmühltal with its “Weltenburger Enge” nature reserve to the north, the
hilly Hopfenland Hallertau to the south and the rugged landscape of the Bavarian Jura to the east,
the holiday region of “Bayerns Herzstück” (“Bavaria’s Heart”) in the district of Kelheim awaits
guests with its special diversity.
The wild Danube breaks through 70-metre high cliffs, Celts and Romans have left their mark, and
beer has its origins here. The mineral springs of the health resorts of Bad Abbach and Bad Gögging
provide relaxation for royalty.
Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim e. V.
Tel.: +49(0)9441 2077330 | Fax: +49(0)9441 2077350 | www.tourismus-landkreis-kelheim.de/english
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District of Kelheim
Our tips
Eastern Bavaria
© Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim / Rainer Schneck
Natural and cultural
treasures on the Danube
The Weltenburger Enge with the
imposing Danube Gorge is one of
the oldest nature reserves in
Bavaria. You can experience the
Danube Gorge with its rugged rocks
at its most beautiful on a boat trip
from the Wittelsbach town of
Kelheim to Weltenburg Abbey. The
church of the abbey was built by the
Asam brothers and is considered a
masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
The town of Kelheim enthrals
visitors with its lively history of
Celts, dukes and kings. The Befreiungshalle
(Hall of Liberation) on
Michelsberg, visible from a
distance, is the symbol of the city.
Kelheim Boat Trips
www.schiffahrt-kelheim.de
Befreiungshalle Kelheim
www.schloesser.bayern.de
Picturesque Altmühltal
between rocks and the
river
On a boat trip through the picturesque
Altmühltal valley from
Kelheim to Riedenburg via Essing,
the bizarre rock formations and
the wildly romantic natural
spectacle fascinate visitors. The
romantic town of Essing with its
lively Tatzlwurm, one of Europe’s
longest wooden bridges, hugs the
rock. Here you can experience art
and nature along the broad and
gravelled art trail along rock and
river. The Crystal Museum in the
three-castle town of Riedenburg
has the largest collection of rock
crystals in the world on display.
Enjoy the small-town flair along
the waterfront and against the
backdrop of the Rosenburg. The
circuit leads around the Riedenburg
town pond. Another wheelchair-accessible
path leads to a
special vantage point in Riedenburg
and the Altmühltal.
Riedenburg Crystal Museum
www.kristallmuseum-riedenburg.de
Tourist Information Riedenburg
www.riedenburg.de
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Delightful
Hallertau
Abensberg, famous for its
asparagus and hops, forms the
“northern gate” to the Hallertau,
the largest contiguous hop growing
area in the world. Barrier-free city
tours give an insight into the
medieval town (www.abensberg.
de). The city museum can be found
in the Herzogkasten. Abensberg’s
quality asparagus is well known far
beyond the boundaries of the
district. In spring, you can experience
the asparagus harvest up
close. All year round, hop ambassadors
will show you how hops grow
and how they are harvested on their
hop experience farms in Mainburg,
such as the Stiglmaier or Zellner
hop farms.
Stiglmaier hop farm
www.hopfenfuehrung.de
Zellner hop farm
www.hopfenhof-zellner.de
© Bild 2, 3 : Tourismusverband im Landkreis Kelheim / A. Mirwald

Oberstdorf
Allgäu
Mountain experience in Germany’s
southernmost town
© Tourismus Oberstdorf / Eren Karaman Photographie
Germany’s southernmost town, Oberstdorf, is idyllically located in a valley basin at 815 metres. The
prestigious winter sports resort is home to one of the five ski jumping hills in the world and is the
venue for world-renowned skiing events. In summer, a versatile and barrier-free cycling and hiking
trail network extends to three altitudes. The Nebelhorn and Fellhorn mountain railways deliver
effortless transport and breathtaking panoramic views. Deep breaths are healthy here, as Oberstdorf
bears the titles “Climatic Health Spa – Premium Class” and “Kneipp Spa”.
Oberstdorf Tourism
Tel.: +49(0)8322 7000 | Fax: +49(0)8322 7002099 | www.oberstdorf.de/en
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Chiemsee-Alpenland
Upper Bavaria
Around the
Bavarian Sea
© bayern.by / Gert Krautbauer
The image of the Chiemsee-Alpenland is mainly characterised by the Alpine foothills and lakes.
Lake Chiemsee – known as the Bavarian Sea – can be explored on the Chiemsee ring line, on
foot or by bike. Of particular charm are the famous Herrenchiemsee New Palace and the Fraueninsel.
This picturesque gem can be reached all year round with the Chiemsee Lake Tour or
electric boats. Many barrier-free hiking trails and mountain railways invite you to explore the
surrounding mountains. Such as the Wendelstein rack railway. Relax without obstacles in the
“INNSOLA” Kiefersfelden water park.
Chiemsee-Alpenland Tourismus GmbH & Co. KG
Tel.: +49(0)8051 965550 | Fax: +49(0)8051 9655530 | www.chiemsee-alpenland.de
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Berchtesgaden Region
Upper Bavaria
The mountain is calling
© bayern.by / Gert Krautbauer
Impressive and massive. At over 2,700 metres, the Watzmann is not only the highest mountain in the
Berchtesgaden Region, but also the emblem of the holiday region. This consists of the communities
of Berchtesgaden, Schönau am Königssee, Ramsau, Bischofswiesen and Marktschellenberg. A
majority of the villages and the local flora and fauna are protected by the Berchtesgaden National
Park. It is also a promising destination for people with disabilities and families.
Berchtesgadener Land Tourismus GmbH
Tel.: +49(0)8652 6565050 | Fax: +49(0)8652 6565099 | www.berchtesgaden.de/en
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Berchtesgaden Region
Our tips
Upper Bavaria
© Berchtesgadener Land Tourismus
Altitude and
farsightedness
Breathe in the fresh mountain air
and marvel at the breathtaking
alpine panorama with fascinating
mountain valleys. In complete
comfort with the new Jenner
Railway in Schönau am Königssee.
Once at the top, there is a magnificent
view of the emerald green
lake. The mountain railway gives
families with pushchairs, wheelchair
users or guests with walking
frames an unrestricted mountain
experience. If you want to catch a
glimpse of the alpine town of Bad
Reichenhall and use folding
mobility aids, you can take the
listed Predigtstuhl cable car up
the mountain. The highlight here
is the traditional Predigtstuhl
mountain restaurant with a large
and inviting sun terrace. The views
enhance the enjoyment of
Bavarian delicacies.
Jenner Cable Car
www.jennerbahn.de
Predigtstuhl Cable Car
www.predigtstuhlbahn.de/en
Be active and
amazed
Even on barrier-free hiking trails,
nature in all its facets can be
experienced up close. For
example, on the circular route
around the Höglwörther See in
Anger or the idyllic forest path on
Maisweg in Bayerisch Gmain. An
unforgettable experience for every
age group. The wide and versatile
Lake Königssee footpath is also
perfect for this. Around the Lake
Hintersee National Park Observatory
is also the popular Klausbach
Valley. Here, there are golden
eagles and mountain huts, which
is why it is also referred to as the
valley of eagles and alpine
pastures.
Berchtesgaden Region
www.koenigssee.de/barrierefreiheit
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© Nationalpark Berchtesgaden
Experience nature and
culture using all your
senses
At the barrier-free Haus der Berge
(mountain house), visitors can see,
hear, feel or taste nature and learn
something about it. For example,
with the permanent exhibition
“Vertical Wilderness”. If you want to
go on an artistic journey of
discovery, you can visit the Royal
Spa House or the theatre in the Bad
Reichenhall spa centre. Speciality
mountain drinks can be found at the
traditional Enzianbrennerei Grassl
distillery in Berchtesgaden. Here
spicy brandies and fruity liqueurs
ensure a delight for the tastebuds.
Guests will find relaxing times at the
Watzmann Spa in Berchtesgaden or
at the RupertusTherme Spa & Family
Resort in Bad Reichenhall.
Haus der Berge
www.haus-der-berge.bayern.de/
englisch
Enzianbrennerei Grassl
www.grassl.com
© Nationalpark Berchtesgaden / Marika Hildebrandt

Ammergau Alps Nature Park
Upper Bavaria
Nature & culture in harmony
© Ammergauer Alpen GmbH / Eberhard Starosczik
The beautiful Ammergau Alps Nature Park is part of the largest contiguous nature reserve in
Bavaria – the Ammergau Alps. The green area extends over 200 km² and includes the municipalities
of Bad Bayersoien, Bad Kohlgrub, Ettal, Oberammergau, Saulgrub, Unterammergau and the
non-municipal district of Ettaler Forst. A special feature of the tourist region is the glacial moor
landscape in the Ammertal. The moist soils, hay meadows, pine groves and peat ditches provide
an ideal habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. The area impresses not only with its
biodiversity, but also with its historic buildings, centuries-old traditional events and wonderful
cultural programmes accessible to all guests.
Ammergauer Alpen GmbH
Tel.: +49(0)8822 922740 | Fax: +49(0)8822 922745 | www.ammergauer-alpen.de/en
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Ammergau Alps
Our tips
Upper Bavaria
© Ammergauer Alpen GmbH
Experience the moors
up close
The Ammergau Alps Nature Park
offers many ways to regenerate
body and mind. Around the Soier
See, the thrilling moorland can be
explored over three themed trails
using all your senses – on the
Seerundweg with a barefoot trail
as well as the moor or bird trail. All
paths are interconnected so that
the length of the tour can be
adapted to personal needs. The
moor educational trail with moor
treading pool, for example,
provides information on the
formation and effect of the bog
and at the same time allows an
active experience of the healing
earth. The Parkhotel am Soier See
is open all year round for a retreat.
Thanks to its mild water temperature
and large sunbathing area,
the Soier See is also a popular
bathing lake. In the Bad Bayersoien
spa and tourist information
centre, guests can receive further
detailed information about the
Soier See.
Bad Bayersoien Spa and Tourist
Information
www.bad-bayersoien.de
Mountain air and
hut enjoyment
The Hörnle – also known as the
local mountain of the Bad
Kohlgrub municipality – has four
fascinating mountain peaks. One
of them is the Zeitberg. With the
Hörnle suspension railway,
equipped with double swivel
seats, guests glide comfortably
towards the Zeitberg. Between
enchanting forests and fragrant
meadows, you can also enjoy a
view of the beautiful foothills of
the Alps. At the top, visitors can
expect a barrier-free circular walk
and nature trail with various rest
and play areas as well as a 3D
natural cinema. For much of the
year, the Hörnle Hütte pampers
guests with Bavarian delicacies,
thus ensuring an all-round
mountain experience. Whether for
families, nature lovers or foodies.
Hörnle Cable Railway
www.hoernlebahn.de
Hörnle Hut
www.hoernle-huette.de
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© Ammergauer Alpen GmbH / Matthias Fend
Ammergau Alps
Cultural Mile
Apart from the natural scenery,
guests in the Ammergau Alps
Nature Park will also find impressive
historical treasures and
demonstrations. The famous
Oberammergau passion plays
stretch back almost 400 years.
Every ten years, the villagers
reenact the suffering and death of
Jesus as a story of hope and
salvation for the world. The foyer
and the auditorium are barrier-free.
On site, there is a disabled
toilet and seats for wheelchair
users. Further information about
the history of the region can be
found in the Oberammergau
Museum. The baroque basilica
and rococo sacristy of the Ettal
Abbey stand out as an architectural
attraction in the midst of the
enchanting mountain valley.
Ettal Abbey
www.kloster-ettal.de
© bayern.by / Gert Krautbauer

Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee
Upper Bavaria
Bavarian way of life in the
Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee
© Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee / Dietmar Denger
Just one hour south of Munich lies the Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee, which is also easily accessible
by the Bayerische Oberland Railway. Honest customs and traditions reflect the unique attitude
to life of this region in the Alpine foothills. For those who want to head further afield, the Wendelstein
cable car from Osterhofen near Bayrischzell offers wonderful views as far as Munich and far into
the Alps. The picturesque Tegernsee is ideal for a cycling tour. Above Rottach-Egern around the
Suttensee, there is also a barrier-free hiking trail. If the weather doesn’t play ball, the Badepark Bad
Wiessee offers barrier-free access to the pool and sauna area. For culinary delights, the Lantenhammer
distillery gives an insight into the world of fine spirits and fruity liqueurs.
Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee KU
Tel.: +49(0)8022 9273890 | Fax: +49(0)8022 9273899 | barrierefrei.tegernsee-schliersee.de
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Munich
Upper Bavaria
Simply Munich –
simply enjoy
© Thomas Klinger
Throughout the year, Munich delights its guests with its joie de vivre: the Glockenspiel at Marienplatz,
the gold of the Angel of Peace over the Isar, the surfers at the entrance to the English Garden. The
Wittelsbach rulers laid the foundation for the unique interplay of music, theatre and museums. Today,
music lovers can enjoy one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses and top-class orchestras.
Looking at the main works in the art museums in the art district, the arch stretches impressively over
several millennia. One Munich institution is the beer garden: everyone gets into conversation with
everyone here. To ensure all guests can enjoy a carefree time in Munich, the staff at the information
points will gladly advise visitors about barrier-free offers.
Munich Tourist Board
Tel.: +49(0)89 23396500 | Fax: +49(0)89 23330233 | www.munich.travel/en-gb
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District of Fürstenfeldbruck
Upper Bavaria
Love of culture at the gates of Munich
© stock.adobe.com / rebling
Around 30 kilometres west of the state capital of Munich extends the historic and idyllic old town of
Fürstenfeldbruck and its district of the same name. A region marked by tradition and modernity.
Beautiful town houses, gastronomic and cultural diversity as well as stunning hiking and biking
trails along the Amper and in the surrounding area underline the charm of the Fürstenfeldbrucker
Land. In keeping with the region, you will also find classic, contemporary accommodation with
barrier-free rooms and special offers. Other popular destinations such as the Five Lakes Land or
Augsburg, city of the Fugger family, are just a short journey away.
Fürstenfeldbruck District Administration
Tel.: +49(0)8141 5195639 | Fax: +49(0)8141 519582 | www.lra-ffb.de
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District of Fürstenfeldbruck
Our tips
Upper Bavaria
© Carmen Voxbrunner
Tradition and
cultural history
The district of Fürstenfeldbruck can
look back on an eventful history
dating back to the high-medieval
period. The Jexhof Farm Museum
and the Furthmühle Egenhofen give
fascinating insights into the rural
living conditions and traditional
crafts around the year 1900. Guests
are shown the original interior of
the house or the technology behind
a flour mill, for example. Both
museums also offer special tours,
promotions and events. In the
former abbey brewery, today you
can find the Museum Fürstenfeldbruck.
Here, historical evidence of
the abbey, the city and the Romans,
Celts and Stone Age people is
preserved. Except for the archaeological
department on the 3rd floor,
all rooms can be accessed by
wheelchair or similar.
Museum Fürstenfeldbruck
www.museumffb.de
Forest experience and
culinary delights
Wherever you are in the district of
Fürstenfeldbruck, you are
surrounded by green hilly landscapes,
enchanting Amper river
meadows or nature and landscape
conservation areas. Visitors to the
Grafrath experimental forest garden
can see more than 200 exotic tree
species from various continents.
Originally, this area was used to
research which foreign plants could
be used for local forestry. Now
people with disabilities or families
can also embark on a “world tour”
through the forest. After the visit,
the nearby Bürgerstadl Grafrath
offers the opportunity to sample the
local gastronomy.
Grafrath Experimental Forest
Garden
www.lwf.bayern.de
Bürgerstadl Grafrath
www.buergerstadl-grafrath.de
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© Martin Piepenburg
Leisure fun and feelgood
atmosphere
The Fürstenfeldbrucker Land offers
guests in the barrier-free
Stadthalle Germering as well as in
the Puchheimer Kulturcentrum
PUC a varied range of concerts,
cabaret, theatre and dance performances
as well as operas and
musicals throughout the year.
Puchheimer Kulturcentrum PUC
www.puc-puchheim.de
In summer, the Germeringer See
invites visitors to linger with its wide
sunbathing area, large shallow
water zone and several barbecue
areas. People with disabilities can
use the entry aid on the east bank.
The feel-good atmosphere is
complemented by accommodation
such as the Abasto Hotel & Spa,
seidl Hotel & Conference or the
Hotel LICHTBLICK. The latter is the
first hotel to have been additionally
awarded the European RAL barrierfree
quality label.
Hotel LICHTBLICK
www.lichtblick-hotel.de
© Oliver Jaist

Dachau & Dachau District
Upper Bavaria
Culture & nature in the heart of Altbayern
© Stadt Dachau
With the concentration camp memorial, the city of Dachau is the central European city of learning
and remembrance, attracting more than 900,000 people each year from all over the world who are
interested in contemporary history. At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century,
Dachau was one of the most important European artist enclaves. In addition to many well-known
painters of outdoor painting, the landscape painter Christian Morgenstern and the expressionist
Emil Nolde came here and took advantage of the special lighting conditions of the Dachau marshes
for their works. Even today, the city is an important cultural location. In the surrounding district –
the Dachauer Land – numerous natural and artistic monuments await discovery. Intensive preservation
of the local area enables the visitors to experience the old Bavarian tradition and culture
authentically.
Tourist-Information of the City and District of Dachau
Tel.: +49(0)8131 75286 | Fax: +49(0)8131 7544150 | www.dachau.de/en/tourism.html
Tel.: +49(0)8131 2728605 | Fax: +49(0)8131 33833600 | www.tourismus-dachauer-land.de
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Dachau District
Our tips
Upper Bavaria
Culture and view into
the past
Many works by residents of the
former artists’ enclave are part of
the permanent exhibition of the
Dachau Picture Gallery, which also
features regular special exhibitions.
The New Gallery, dedicated
exclusively to contemporary art, is
easily accessible and offers
special offers and guided tours for
people with disabilities.
Dachau Picture Gallery &
Dachau New Gallery
www.dachauer-galerien-museen.de
A secret tip is the Wittelsbach
summer residence of Dachau
Palace, which is located on a hill
above the historic old town. From
the terrace of the Schlosscafé, there
is a unique view over the state
capital of Munich, partly up to the
Upper Bavarian Alps.
Dachau Palace – Café &
Restaurant
www.schlossdachau.com
Contemporary history
and retrospective
The concentration camp memorial
is a place of remembrance and
learning, which keeps alive the
memory of events in exhibitions
and numerous educational
programmes. A tour brochure in
easy-to-understand language and
an app in German sign language is
offered.
Dachau Concentration Camp
Memorial Site
www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de
© bayern.by / Jörg Lutz
Nature and leisure
In Dachau, an electric scooter can
be borrowed free of charge on a
daily basis. This gives everyone
the opportunity to go on excursions
into the diverse nature of
the Dachau region.
Along the course of Maisach leads
the approximately two-and-a-halfkilometre-long
path, the “Maisach
Lifeline”. Whether with a walking
frame, wheelchair or pushchair –
the path makes the shores of this
natural space between Bergkirchen
and Günding accessible to
everyone for relaxation. The flora
and fauna, eleven information
boards and several adventure
stations provide plenty of variety.
Recreation and Tourism in the
Dachau Region
www.tourismus-dachauer-land.de
© Stadt Dachau
In a unique permanent exhibition,
the Augustine Monks Museum in
Markt Indersdorf takes on the
religious history and the cultural
and scientific achievements of the
Augustine monks.
Augustine Canon Museum
www.augustiner-chorherren-museum.de
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© Dachau AGIL e. V. / Florian Bachmeier

Danube Gorge at Weltenburg
Between rocks and water
In the heart of Bavaria, in the district of Kelheim, the
broad Bavarian Danube runs through a narrow, stone
lane – the Danube Gorge at Weltenburg. During a
cruise, guests can experience various rock formations
directly on the water and on the 100-metre-high
mountain slopes, embedded in glorious mixed forests.
A unique natural spectacle that radiates a perfect
sense of peace.
© bayern.by / Peter von Felbert
© bayern.by / Peter von Felbert
As far back as the 19th century, the aristocracy
became interested in this picturesque region, which
is why King Ludwig I declared the area a natural
monument in 1840. Although the inland skipper
Renate Schweiger has known the area from an early
age, she is still impressed. “What fascinates me most
is the journey down from Weltenburg to Kelheim –
entering the Danube Gorge. There is a moment when
you see a closed layer of rock in front of you. Just
before you pass it, you really think you’re going to hit
the wall – it’s the most exciting moment for me every
time.”
Along the way you will find numerous caves as well as
truly rare plants and a special animal world. Guided
tours by the landscape preservation association teach
participants more about it.
It is a trip full of sensory impressions: with barrier-free
access as well as ramps or lifts, the new “MS Renate”
offers people with reduced mobility a carefree boat
experience. No matter who comes on board skipper
and Bavarian ambassador Renate Schweiger’s boat:
“The atmosphere is always good, but by no means
loud – just relaxed astonishment”, she says.
More unusual stories from Bavaria
Bavaria is, quite simply, traditionally different. And
that means a wealth of special experiences for holiday
makers. Bavaria’s ambassadors offer fascinating
insights into their lives: For example, in the Fichtel
Mountains you can find a romantic wild stream where
edible herbs grow. Experts from the “Edible Fichtel
Mountains” society turn these plants into delicious
products and dishes.
All Bavarian ambassadors with “traditionally different”
stories at: www.bavaria.by/traditionally-different
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Holidays without barriers
Destinations and districts in Bavaria
Bavarian Rhön Mountains
Haßberge
Bad Steben
Spessart-Mainland
FRANCONIA
Ochsenkopf Adventure Region
Nuremberg
EASTERN BAVARIA
Franconian Lake District
Arberland
District of Kelheim
Bavarian Forest National Park Holiday Region
Bavarian Forest National Park Holiday Destination
District of Dachau
Bad Füssing
District of Fürstenfeldbruck
ALLGÄU/
BAVARIAN
SWABIA
Munich
UPPER BAVARIA
Chiemsee-Alpenland
Alpenregion Tegernsee Schliersee
Berchtesgaden Region
Oberstdorf
Ammergau Alps
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Steigerwald Treetop trail
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