Holiday in Bodenmais
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (hiking and nature), December to March (skiing at Arber), autumn (Golden Autumn)
Budget/day
80-130 EUR: Forest hotel, Arber gondola, glass paradise, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich 2.5 h, from Regensburg 1.5 h | Train to Bodenmais (Waldbahn) | Deggendorf 30 km
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What makes Bodenmais special as a destination?
Bodenmais is the most visited holiday resort in the Bavarian Forest and lies at the foot of the Silberberg, whose visitor mine keeps the 500-year mining tradition alive. The Großer Arber — at 1,456 m the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest — is only a few kilometers away. Bodenmais delights with extensive hiking trails through the Bavarian Forest National Park, one of the last primeval forests in Europe, and the Joska Glasparadies manufactory with its glass experience world.
What are the top highlights in Bodenmais?
The top highlights in Bodenmais include Silberberg and Visitor Mine, Großer Arber, Bavarian Forest National Park, Joska Glasparadies.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Silberberg and Visitor Mine
Historic mine with underground tunnels — 500 years of mining history to touch and experience.
Großer Arber
Highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest (1,456 m) with cable car, hiking trails, and ski area.
Bavarian Forest National Park
Germany's oldest national park with remnants of primeval forest, lynxes, wolves, and the treetop path.
Joska Glasparadies
Glass experience world with glass manufactory, crystal garden, and glass art workshops to participate in.
Hotels in Bodenmais
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Bodenmais?
The best time to visit Bodenmais is May to October (hiking and nature), December to March (skiing at Arber), autumn (Golden Autumn). Pleasantly cool, 18-24°C, forest-cool air In winter: Cold and snowy, -8 to 2°C, Arber ski area snow-sure
Recommended travel time
May to October (hiking and nature), December to March (skiing at Arber), autumn (Golden Autumn)
Summer
Pleasantly cool, 18-24°C, forest-cool air
Winter
Cold and snowy, -8 to 2°C, Arber ski area snow-sure
How much does a holiday in Bodenmais cost?
Budget travellers: 40-65 EUR: Guesthouse, hiking free, mine 12 EUR/day, mid-range: 80-130 EUR: Forest hotel, Arber gondola, glass paradise, restaurant/day, luxury: 180+ EUR: Wellness hotel, spa, private tour, gourmet half-board/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-65 EUR: Guesthouse, hiking free, mine 12 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130 EUR: Forest hotel, Arber gondola, glass paradise, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180+ EUR: Wellness hotel, spa, private tour, gourmet half-board
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Bodenmais?
Car from Munich 2.5 h, from Regensburg 1.5 h | Train to Bodenmais (Waldbahn) | Deggendorf 30 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the treetop path in the national park — 1.3 km at the height of the treetops.
The visitor mine at Silberberg is also popular with children — constant 8°C, dress warmly.
Blow your own glass ball at Joska Glasparadies — a unique souvenir.
Climb the Großer Arber in autumn — the golden autumn in the Bavarian Forest is breathtaking.
What should you eat in Bodenmais?
Typical specialities in Bodenmais: Bayerwald-Bärwurz — strong herbal schnapps made from the Bärwurz plant, the national drink of the Bavarian Forest, Dampfnudeln with blueberry sauce — fluffy yeast dumplings with fresh wild blueberries, Pichelsteiner stew — hearty meat-vegetable stew, an invention from nearby Regen, Bayerwald smoked meat — tender smoked beef, traditional preservation.
These specialties you must try!
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