Bogen between Monastic History and Nature

In Bogen, monastic history, cultural events and nature come together. Oberalteich, the KulturForum in a former monastery mill, the centrally located Europapark Bayern-Böhmen and the Bogenberg each offer a different focus. You can plan your days according to your interests: with a cultural programme, green spaces and tree species, or nature studies and pilgrimage trails. If your trip is mainly about the places described here, you can choose Bogen as the location when searching for a holiday apartment.

Monastic History and Culture in Oberalteich

Until secularisation in 1803, Oberalteich was a monastic village with a Benedictine abbey. The former monastery buildings form the historic centre and have been renovated. Since 1998, the KulturForum Oberalteich has been housed in the former monastery mill. Its programme includes concerts, readings, cabaret, talks, seminars and exhibitions. Here, the area’s monastic history and a varied cultural programme come together in one place. If you would like to plan your stay around a specific event, check the KulturForum’s current programme.

Green Spaces, Pilgrimage Trail and Nature Studies

Europapark Bayern-Böhmen is a green space in the centre of Bogen, intended for recreation by local residents and tourists. The park’s tree trail features more than 20 tree species. Another perspective is offered by the European pilgrimage trail VIA NOVA, which passes through Bogen. The Bogenberg is notable for its wildlife and plant life. Two panoramic information boards for visitors on the Bogenberg are located south of Oberalteich and directly on the Danube Cycle Path. The different themes can help you decide what interests you most: urban greenery and tree species, the pilgrimage trail or nature studies. The boards’ locations also provide a clear reference point on the map.

Churches and Practical Information

Attractions in the municipality of Bogen include St. Florian’s town parish church, St. Andreas parish church in Degernbach, St. Margaretha parish church in Pfelling and the Evangelical Lutheran Erlöserkirche. The location details for St. Andreas and St. Margaretha help you distinguish between the two churches when planning your visit. The Bogen railway station has an information point with tourist information and details about rail connections. It also houses the information point for the Bavarian Forest Nature Park, with the permanent exhibition “The Danube and the Bogenberg”. For specific rail connections and to plan your visit to the exhibition, it is advisable to check the relevant details before travelling.

More to Explore in the Straubing-Bogen Destination

In the wider Straubing-Bogen destination, the Kreismuseum Bogenberg explores regional history and pilgrimage. It covers the history of the Bavarian lozenges: from the Counts of Windberg-Bogen and their use by the Wittelsbachs and in the Bavarian state coat of arms, to their status as a symbol of Bavaria. The museum also presents the Bogenberg as Lower Bavaria’s Holy Mountain and as the site of one of Bavaria’s oldest Marian pilgrimages. The museum offers individually tailored guided tours about the Bogenberg for groups of ten or more and school classes. These can also be booked outside opening hours by prior arrangement by phone or in writing. The Holzkirchen candle pilgrimage takes place every year at Pentecost at the pilgrimage church on the Bogenberg. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the specific event dates.

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