Grafenau (Grafenau) — a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria at 604 m elevation, served by Regensburg Hbf.
Why Visit Grafenau (Grafenau)
Grafenau is a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria. Renowned for Grafenau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Grafenau Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Grafenau Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Grafenau, Bavaria Architecture & Gastronomy, Grafenau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Regensburg Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Grafenau
Grafenau Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Grafenau.
Grafenau Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Grafenau.
Grafenau Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Grafenau.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Grafenau
- Grafenau Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Grafenau.
- Grafenau Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Grafenau.
- Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Grafenau — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Grafenau.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Grafenau
In Grafenau (Bavaria), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Grafenau
Grafenau Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Grafenau serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Grafenau Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Grafenau & Local Transit
By Train: Regensburg Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Grafenau
Combine Grafenau with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Freyung (12.2 km away)
- Waldkirchen (20.4 km away)
- Zwiesel (21.2 km away)
- Regen (23.4 km away)
- Hengersberg (26.8 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Bavaria
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Munich · Nuremberg · Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Füssen & Neuschwanstein · Füssen · Dinkelsbühl · Bamberg · Mittenwald · Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Berchtesgaden · Lindau (Bodensee) · Regensburg