Culture and outdoor adventures. Holidays in Germany’s Bavarian Forest
Whether it’s summit hikes up Mt Pröller or one of the other 6 thousand-metre peaks, guided mountain bike tours through the dense mixed forests, or a dose of awe on the treetop path: the Bavarian Forest has a wide variety of experiences in store for you on your adventure holidays in Germany. Sometimes active, sometimes cultural, and sometimes without leaving the comfort of our hotel. As well as our WaldSpa, our weekly sports and activity programme – including Nordic walking, Qigong, Pilates, and more – is sure to help you get the best out of every day.
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Sights to see around St. Englmar
Spending your holidays in the Bavarian Forest gives you so many fantastic experiences to choose from – at the Angerhof itself, in the surrounding nature, and at a whole host of attractions and excursion destinations. Whether it’s action-packed adventures, science experiments, or leisurely strolls in the spa gardens: our little list of favourites will help you to explore the area around St. Englmar at your own pace.
Bayerwald Xperium
Housed in a lovingly restored 18th-century vicarage in the heart of St. Englmar, the Bayerwald Xperium invites visitors on a fun-filled journey of discovery through the world of science. Physics, acoustics, and optics come to life at over 100 experiment stations. Here, you’re encouraged to get hands-on and join in – because as Confucius said: “I do and I understand.” This interactive museum, which has been awarded the Bavarian Start-up Prize, delights families, adventure seekers, and curious visitors of all ages.
Distance from Hotel Angerhof: 1 kilometre
St. Englmar spa gardens
Spanning 17 hectares of lush greenery, the St. Englmar spa gardens are a haven of tranquillity, inviting visitors to stroll and linger. At their heart lies a 2,500m2 natural swimming lake, fed by fresh spring water of drinking-water quality and surrounded by sunbathing lawns and a fine pebble beach. The Kneipp facility, fed by the Englmarbach stream and featuring arm and foot baths, gently stimulates the circulation, and you can keep moving at a relaxed pace along a total of 2.5 kilometres of walking trails. The perfect place to stop off afterwards: the Alte Mühle restaurant with beer garden.
Distance from Hotel Angerhof: 1 kilometre
St. Englmar tobogganing and amusement park
At Egidi-Buckel in St. Englmar, there’s an amusement park that’s sure to delight families – with free entry to the site. Two summer toboggan runs, each 1,000 metres long, promise thrilling fun with steep bends, jumps, and 360-degree loops, while Bavaria’s longest rollercoaster, “Da voglwuide Sepp”, hurtles up and down the mountain over a distance of 755 metres. From the water tyre slide and the 20-metre adventure tower to the petting zoo and the 3,000m2 “Kugl-Woid” wooden ball track, there’s a world of adventure for young and old alike.
Distance from Hotel Angerhof: 4.3 kilometres
Wald-Wipfel-Weg treetop walk St. Englmar
In Maibrunn near St. Englmar, you can experience the forest from a completely new perspective: a 370-metre-long panoramic walkway winds its way through the treetops of the Bavarian Forest at a height of up to 30 metres, gently curving towards the horizon and offering barrier-free access. The 52-metre-high “Baumei” observation tower offers sweeping views across the Danube Valley as far as the Alps, while the unique upside down “Haus am Kopf” is a sight to behold. A nature trail, optical illusions, and an alpaca enclosure round off your treetop walk.
Distance from Hotel Angerhof: 5.8 kilometres
Mt Pröller
St. Englmar’s local mountain, Mt Pröller, rises majestically to a height of 1,048 metres and attracts visitors all year round with its gentle hiking trails, which can be reached via the Goldsteig trail. From the summit cross, the view stretches eastwards, from Mt Hoher Bogen over Mt Kaitersberg and Mt Osser to Mt Grosser Arber and Mt Rachel. During the winter months, the mountain transforms into a family-friendly ski area with floodlit slopes and a lively après-ski atmosphere.
Distance from Hotel Angerhof: 8.4 kilometres
Rattenberg museum of local history
Housed in the former farm buildings of the vicarage in Rattenberg, a charming holiday resort in the St. Englmar region, the museum of local history takes you on a journey through time exploring rural life. Lovingly collected treasures tell the story of everyday life in bygone days: agricultural and craft tools, a fully equipped cobbler’s workshop, and a historic classroom are waiting to be discovered. The Bavarian Forest Association has been preserving these precious records of regional history and keeping this heritage alive since 1992.
Distance from Hotel Angerhof: 13.5 kilometres
Mitterfels Castle
Mitterfels Castle towers high above the Menach Valley. It was built in the 12th century by the Counts of Bogen on a naturally protected rocky outcrop – the “middle castle” between Bogen and Falkenfels. For around 500 years, it served as the seat of the ducal administrative and district court. Today, the local history museum, housed in the former prison wing, tells the story of rural crafts and life in bygone eras, and even boasts a historic village pharmacy. History comes alive and becomes tangible in 30 lovingly furnished rooms, including recreated workshops of blacksmiths, cobblers, and wheelwrights.
Distance from Hotel Angerhof: 19.6 kilometres
