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Excursion destinations in Lower Bavaria

Sonnengut is your ideal starting point for discovering all the region has to offer. Whether you are looking for nature, culture, activity or special experiences, numerous excursion destinations await around Bad Birnbach. Explore the Rottal and Lower Bavaria or take a detour to nearby Upper Bavaria.

Discover the region around Bad Birnbach

Excursions you will remember

From Sonnengut, the full diversity of Lower Bavaria opens up before you: discover the three-river city of Passau with its cathedral and Veste Oberhaus fortress, the medieval castle town of Burghausen, or historic Altötting. Nature lovers will be drawn to the Bavarian Forest, the river landscapes of the Rott, Inn and Danube, as well as idyllic hiking and cycling trails.

After a day full of experiences, it is time to sit back, indulge and unwind in the Sonnengut spa area.

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Pink blossoms on a wooden fence with a timber house and church tower under a blue sky.
A couple sits with their dog on the grass by the lakeshore, having a picnic in the evening sun.

Out exploring

Sights around Bad Birnbach

The Sonnengut and the historic towns in the surrounding area are often just a few miles apart. Explore Baroque facades, pilgrimage churches, and medieval alleyways, then unwind with us in complete peace afterwards.

Snow-covered old town by the river with an illuminated church and historic buildings under a pink evening sky.

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Passau

Where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet, one of Bavaria’s most beautiful old towns awaits. Admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with the world’s largest church organ and stroll through Baroque lanes full of Italian flair.

Distance from Sonnengut:

approx. 40.5 km / around 30 minutes by car

Lively town square with colorful historic gabled houses, street cafés and a full moon in the evening.

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Baroque Town of Schärding

Just across the border in Upper Austria, Schärding captivates visitors with its famous Silberzeile, a colorful Baroque row of facades along the Inn. A stroll through its lanes feels like a little journey back in time.

Distance from Sonnengut:

approx. 31 km / around 25 minutes by car

Traditional farmhouse with wooden balcony, flower boxes, tiled roof and garden in front of the building.

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Massing Open-Air Museum

Old farmhouses, rustic parlors and wide meadows: At the Massing open-air museum, rural life from centuries past comes alive. Wander through the spacious grounds, take a look inside historic farmsteads and stop by the beer garden for a traditional snack.

Distance from Sonnengut:

approx. 44 km / around 40 minutes by car

A tree on the shore of a calm lake with reeds under a blue sky and scattered clouds.

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Naturium Unterer Inn

300 bird species, untouched floodplain forests and vast expanses of water: This cross-border European reserve is one of the region’s most impressive protected areas. Guided tours begin right in the heart of it all at the modern visitor center. Ideal for anyone looking to unwind.

Distance from Sonnengut:

approx. 25 km / around 25 minutes by car

Historic church with tall spires and a crowd on a large square under a blue sky.

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Altötting

This Upper Bavarian town is shaped by venerable history and deeply felt spirituality. After visiting the famous pilgrimage church, winding lanes and quiet squares invite you to linger.

Distance from Sonnengut:

approx. 60 km / around 50 minutes by car

Castle complex and church tower above an old town with colorful houses on a wooded hill under clouds.

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Burghausen

High above the old town rises the longest castle in the world, telling the story of medieval splendor along more than one kilometer. Afterwards, stroll through the romantic lanes along the Salzach or treat yourself to a break by idyllic Lake Wöhrsee.

Distance from Sonnengut:

approx. 50 km / around 45 minutes by car

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions about our excursion destinations

Yes, the city of Passau – known as the ‘City of Three Rivers’ – is around 50 kilometres away and, with its historic old town and St Stephen’s Cathedral, makes for a great day trip from the Hotel Sonnengut. It is here that the three rivers – the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz – converge, giving the city its distinctive nickname.

As well as Passau, it’s well worth taking a trip to the Baroque town of Schärding, the Pullman City Western town, the pilgrimage town of Altötting, and Burghausen Castle, which is considered to be the longest castle complex in Europe. The Lower Inn European Nature Reserve, the Massing Open-Air Museum and Bruder Konrad Hof in Parzham near Bad Griesbach are also popular destinations for day trips.

Yes, both the important place of pilgrimage, Altötting, and Burghausen Castle – the longest continuous castle complex in Europe – are easily reached on a day trip from the Hotel Sonnengut. Both destinations combine Bavarian history with architectural gems well worth seeing.

Yes, the Lower Inn European Nature Reserve is an important nature reserve nearby and is ideal for a day out in the countryside. The St. Englmar Forest Canopy Trail also offers a special nature experience for the whole family with its treetop walk.