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| Furth in the forest | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 9.093 (2019) | |
| height | 407 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)9973 50980 www.furth.de | |
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Furth in the forest (Czech outdated Brod nad Lesy) is a city in Upper Palatinate district Cham in the nature park Upper Bavarian Forest. The Further Drachenstich is considered the oldest popular drama in Germany.
background
Furth im Wald was first mentioned in a document in 1086. The town charter was granted to it in 1332 by the Bavarian Duke Heinrich XIV. Due to its border location, Furth in the forest was repeatedly devastated over the centuries. Furth im Wald was home to 706,000 displaced persons from 1946 - 1957. After the border was opened in 1989, Furth im Wald became a city in the heart of Europe.
getting there
By plane
The closest travel airports are Munich and Nuremberg.
By train
Furth im Wald is on the railway line Schwandorf - Furth im Wald - Pilsen - Prague. It is served every hour; several trains run to and from Prague. The 1 Furth station in the forest is the border station to the Czech Republic.
In the street
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mobility
In the street
Your own car is by far the most popular means of transport in Furth im Wald. There are several parking spaces throughout the village. For example, the parking lot at the fairground (P9) is centrally located. Certain parking spaces can be used free of charge. Please note the information on the compulsory parking disc.
Public transport
Bus connections are provided by the RBO offered. The buses start from the train station.
Tourist Attractions
Furth im Wald offers a variety of sights:
- 1 State Storm Museum, Schlosspl. 4, 93437 Furth im Wald. Tel.: (0)9973 509-10, Fax: (0)9973 509-50. The city museums are housed in and on the Further City Tower. Here, visitors can learn everything about the checkered history of the border town. A special "delicacy" is the old festival dragon from 1974 that can be viewed in its dragon hall.Open: currently closed until summer 2020 due to renovations.
- 2 Dragon Lake, Seuchau 1. Tel.: (0)9973 50980, Fax: (0)9973 50985. The dragon from Further Drachenstich gave the flood reservoir, which was built in 2009, its name. The special thing about the lake is its zone concept. In the leisure zone you can indulge in a wide variety of leisure activities such as swimming, sailing, stand up paddling, cycling, hiking. The eco zone is reserved for nature. 200 bird species have already been identified here, which can be discovered undisturbed at observation stations.Open: always open.Price: free.(49 ° 18 ′ 51 ″ N.12 ° 52 '12 "E)
- 3 Dragon cave, Eschlkamer Strasse 10a. Tel.: (0)9973 5009329, Fax: (0)9973 509-50. Home of the Further Dragon, the world's largest four-legged walking robot and leading actor at the Drachenstich Festival. In an artificial cave passage you can learn everything about the history of the dragon sting and the dragon in Furth im Wald. Part of the exhibition is dedicated to the technology and development of the largest walking robot before you finally meet the sleeping dragon. The "Moving Dragon" tour takes place on special dates, where the dragon is presented and then put into action.Open: April - October: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Price: Adults: € 6.50 Children: € 4.50.Accepted payment methods: Master, Cash.
- 4 Furth wilderness in the forest, Daberger Strasse 33. Tel.: (0)99732933. "Courage to go wild" is the motto of the Further Wildgarten. In addition to an underwater observation station, you will find mysterious paths, a maze, moor garden and even a castle in the air with a great view in the Further Wildgarten. Guided tours are offered on a regular basis.Open: Mon-Sun: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Price: Adults: € 4.50, Children: € 4.00.Accepted payment methods: cash.
activities
Customs / culture
- The known Drachenstich - Festival take place every year in August. For the last 12 performances during the festival time there is space for around 1,600 spectators in the uncovered arena.
- The traditional Leonhardiritt takes place on Easter Monday. It is a more than 200 year old horse and rider procession in honor of Saint Leonhard, in which nearly 300 horses and riders take part every year.
summer
- 1 Golf-Club Furth im Wald e.V., Voithenberg 3, 93437 Furth im Wald.
- 2 Drachensee outdoor pool, Daberger Strasse 31. Tel.: (0)9973 801007. Heated outdoor pool with 50 meter swimming pool, giant slide, children's area and plenty of sunbathing lawns.Open: in the summer months: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Accepted payment methods: cash.
- Nordic walking
- Biking
- Motorcycling
- hike
winter
- 3 Voithenberg ski area, Voithenberg 10. Tel.: (0)9973 802025. Family ski area in the heart of the Bavarian Forest for beginners and those returning to the sport.Accepted payment methods: cash.
- 4 Indoor swimming pool in Furth im Wald, Aloys-Fischer-Platz 1. Tel.: (0)9973 2552. Indoor swimming pool with Finnish sauna.Open: during the winter months: Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday to Friday 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Accepted payment methods: cash.
- Sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Winter hiking
shop
- 1 Action, Eschlkamer Strasse 20. Tel.: (0)211 30146100. Everyday goods.Open: Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Types of payment accepted: cash, master.
kitchen
- 1 Pizzeria Avanti, Bayplatz 7. Tel.: (0)9973 804758. Snack for pizza, pasta and Indian dishes.Open: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm; 17:00 - 22:30.
- 2 Baba's grill, Stadtplatz 13. Tel.: (0)9973 8059010. Snack for Turkish, Italian and German specialties.Open: Mon-Fri: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Accepted payment methods: cash.
- 3 Chang Thai, Burgstrasse 4. Mobile: 49 176 76676299. Thai restaurant.Open: Mon-Sun: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-10 p.m.Accepted payment methods: cash.
nightlife
- 1 Big mouth, Eschlkamer Strasse 1a. Tel.: (0)9973 802942. Music pub in Furth im Wald.
accommodation
- Country hotel Gruber Address: Von-Voithenberg-Straße 7, 93449 Waldmünchen-Herzogau (approx. 15 km outside of Furth im Wald), Tel .: 09972 1439; Single room from € 31 (half board is possible for a surcharge). Equipment: Rooms with shower / toilet and satellite TV (mostly with balcony), free internet access (WLAN). The hotel has a sauna area as well as its own restaurant with a good price-performance ratio. Holidaymakers who travel by bike are particularly welcome.
health
| Brief information | |
| Phone code | 09973 |
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| Post Code | 93437 |
| Mark | CHA |
| Time zone | UTC 1 |
| Emergency call | 112 / 110 |
- 1 General practitioners on the town square, Stadtplatz 17. Tel.: (0)9973 3807. General practice at Further Stadtplatz.
Practical advice
- 2 Tourist Information Furth im Wald, Schlossplatz 1. Tel.: (0)9973 509-80, Fax: (0)9973 509-85. Information on all tourist questions about Furth im Wald.Open: May Mon - Thu: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat / Sun / public holidays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. June - September Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 12 noon October-April Mon-Thu: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.Accepted payment methods: cash.
trips
There are trips to the neighboring Czech Republic. Right on the border there are so-called "Vietnamese markets" with cheap products, casinos and the possibility of cheap refueling and a red light and entertainment district that is well known far beyond the borders.
literature
History of the city of Furth im Wald - Volume 1, Perlinger Druck, ISBN / GTIN978-3-9806051-5-1
Web links
- http://www.furth.de - Official website of Furth im Wald
- www.oberpfalz.de
