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Bogen

Stadt Bogen

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The home of theBavarian white-and-blue lozengeemblemGateway to the Bavarian Forest

The home of the Bavarianwhite- and blue lozenge emblem

Welcome toBogen Bogen – 100% BavariaBogen (320 metres above sea level) is a typical Bavarian town. How can onerecognize this? By its Bavarian hospitality. By its location: it is the gateway tothe Bavarian Forest. By its gastronomy: restaurants and shops offer a wide varietyof local products. And of course by its festivals and fairs. In Bogen tradition hasalways played a role in everyday life.

Cradle of the white-and-blue lozenge emblem of BavariaThe typical Bavarian character of Bogen has its origins in the past. Did you knowthat it is the home of the white-and-blue lozenge pattern?At one time this pattern represented the coat of arms of the Counts of Bogen. Inthe year 1204 the beautiful Countess Ludmilla of Bogen married Duke Ludwig Iof the Wittelsbach dynasty. After the death of their last son the white-and-bluelozenges were adopted by the Wittelsbach House and thus became the heart-sha-ped shield of the Bavarian coat of arms.

Walking, biking and enjoying natureYour holiday resort is situated at the foot of the “sacred” mountain, theBogenberg, between the Bavarian Forest and the rural region of the Gäuboden,on the northern bank of the majestic Blue Danube. Could there be a better star-ting point for your hike or biking tours? The riverside-trip along the Danubetraverses the lovable little town. Another bike trail has its starting point here, itfirst takes you along the Danube and later on along the River Regen. It follows aformer railway route and climbs easily to the Bavarian Forest. In Bogen moderntennis courts and a beautiful outdoor swimming pool offer you further sportiveactivities.

MapsCycling maps (“Radwanderkarte Straubing-Bogen”, “Donauradweg”,“Niederbayerischer Radlspaß”, “Via Danubia”) are available from the local tourist office in the town hall in Bogen, Tel. +49 9422/505-0

Getting thereBy car:Autobahn A3 Frankfurt-Nürnberg-Regensburg-Passau (exit Straubing or Bogen)Autobahn A92 München – Deggendorf (exit Landau a.d.Isar, then follow highwayB20 or A92 until Autobahnkreuz Deggendorf, then follow A3 directionRegensburg/Nürnberg exit Bogen)

By train:Train station in Straubing. Local trains and/or buses to Bogen

Local tourist office Bogen in the town hall:Stadtplatz 56 – 94327 BogenPhone +49 9422/505-0 fax +49 9422/505-182info@bogen.de – www.bogen.deMon-Fri 8 am - 11:30 am

Tourist information also available at:Train stationBahnhofstraße 26 – 94327 BogenTel. +49 9422/808 855Mon-Fri 6.45 am - noon, 12.45 pm-4.30 pm, Sat 6.45 am-8.45 am

Post office:Stadtplatz 23 – 94327 BogenMon-Fri 8.30 am - noon, 2 pm-5.30 pm, Sat 8 am -11.30 am

Top: view of the Bogenberg

Right: St. Nepomuk at Bogenbach-bridge in Bogen

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Biking along the DanubeHome of the Bavarian flagTown hall in BogenFun at the outdoor swimming poolPfelling near BogenLovable landscape near Oberalteich

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Attractions Museums & churches

Attractions in BogenGuided tours: during the tour you will learn a lot of interesting things about thelocal history of Bogen. You will visit the town square, Bachgasse (a lane with woo-den houses), the old town hall (visit to the vaulted cellar). Duration 1,5h, freeentrance, voluntary contributions are welcome. Information: Town of Bogen, Tel. +49 9422/505-0

Stadtpfarrkirche St. Florian: the parish church was erected in 1486. Between1931 and 1935 the building was extended by incorporating an old school houseand the sexton’s house. Between 1969 and 1970 the interior of the church was com-pletely redesigned. Modern winged altar (1984). Frescoes dating from 1521. Opendaily. Guided tours: duration 45 min., free entrance, voluntary contributions tothe church are welcome. Information: Parish Office Bogen, Tel. +49 9422/1624

Neues Rathaus: the Neues Rathaus (the New Town Hall), which the town pur-chased in 1978, is the sixth town hall in the history of Bogen and once housed thecounty court (1900 – 1980). It marks the southern boundary of the town squareand as can be seen, its architecture differs from the other buildings. Open Mon-Fri,8 am -noon. Information: Town of Bogen, Tel. +49 9422/505-0

Monument of the “Oasiedl“ (hermit of Bogen) and the 12 heads of the apostles:on the gable of the house at Obere Bergstraße 18 three arch bases of the LateGothic are built into the wall. They originally adorned the secularized church ofSt.Jakob. In front of the house is the monument of the “Oasiedl”.

Altes Rathaus (The Old Town Hall): from 1843 to 1980 the old town hall waslocated in the middle of the town square. The gable of the present building of 1951with a tocsin and the coat of arms of Bogen is a reproduction of the oldest originalfacade of the townhall. In front of it in the square stands a modern bronze fountainwhich tells the story of the Counts of Bogen.

Museums in BogenKreis- und Heimatmuseum (museum of local history): the permanent collectionof the museum (housed in the former barn of the parish on the Bogenberg) containsitems of traditional handicraft, guild artefacts, artefacts relating to rural life andwork, as well as religious art from various periods. It is supplemented by specialexhibitions. Open from Easter to All Saints’ Day: Wed/Sat 2 pm-4 pm,Sun/holiday 10 am-noon & 2 pm-4 pm; groups starting from 10 persons byappointment: Tel. +49 9422/5786 Information: Town of Bogen – Tel. +49 9422/505-0

Attractions around BogenPfarr- und Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Himmelfahrt on the BogenbergIn the 12th and 13th century the church of Bogen and that of the counts of Bogenmerged to form one parish. At approximately the same time in the year 1104–according to a pious legend - a Marian pilgrimage was established. Until 1803 theparish, the pilgrimage and a priorate were administered by the Benedictine monksin Oberalteich. The unique and extraordinary statue in stone dating from the late13th century shows the pregnant Virgin and represents the oldest picture of theMadonna which has been uninterruptedly venerated in Bavaria up to and includingtoday. The present building was built in 1463, from this time on its interiors hasbeen changed several times (see also church guide). Each year a pilgrimage with agiant votive candle takes place on Whitsunday.Guided tours: duration 30 min., free entrance, voluntary contributions to thechurch are welcome. Information: Parish office Bogenberg, Tel. +49 9422/1546

Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul, OberalteichThe former monastery church (1622 – 1630) ranks as one of the most impressiveattractions in Eastern Bavaria. The monumental galleried church was built accor-ding to the plans of the abbot Veit Höser. (see also church guide)Guided tours: by appointment, duration 45 min. free entrance, voluntary contri-butions to the church are welcome.Information: Parish office Oberalteich, Tel. +49 9422/1355

KulturForum Oberalteich The KulturForum – which is located in the renovated area of the mill and the gra-nary of the former monastery - has become a cultural centre which offers more than70 venues and alternating exhibitions. Furthermore the nearby “old town hall”houses a permanent exhibition of the local history of Oberalteich. A half-yearly pro-gram is available in the Town of Bogen.KulturForum Oberalteich-Klosterhof 1 - 94327 BogenTel. +49 9422/505-700 or +49 9422/505-0

Margaretenkirche PfellingThe church is romantically situated on the banks of the Danube. Late Romanesquefoundations. The building was redesigned several times during the Gothic andmodern era and contains interesting altars and wooden sculptures dating from the17th and 18th century.Information: Parish office Pfelling - 94327 Bogen, Tel. +49 9422/2282

Pfarrkirche St. Andreas in Degernbach and Kapelle in SteflingAn elegant church, erected in the early Rococo period (1735). The chapel inStefling was built in 1487 and has become famous because of an equestrian proces-sion which takes place each year on December 26 in honour of St Stephen. Information: Parish office Degernbach - 94327 Bogen, Tel. +49 9422/2286

left-to-right: Kreis- und Heimatmuseum, exploring nature by bike, war memorial in the town square

EventsFestivals & fairs

Carnival processionThe biggest Carnival procession in Eastern Bavaria with more than 1000 par-ticipants. The procession takes place in Bogen annually on Carnival Sunday, startingat 1pm.

PilgrimagesPfingstkerzenwallfahrt (pilgrimage with a giant votive candle), each year onWhitsunday at 1 pm. The pilgrimage is one of the biggest traditional events inLower Bavaria. Every year one day before Whitsunday about 400 worshippers fromHolzkirchen go on a 75 km walk to behold the holy relic on the Bogenberg. Thepilgrimage ends there on Whitsunday. The giant votive candle which is 15 meterslong and weighs about 50 kg is a pine trunk swathed in wax. It is carried on theshoulders, the last stretch from the town square onto the Bogenberg even in anupright position.Jugendwallfahrt (youth pilgrimage): a special experience for young people withmass, live music and discussions, mostly in May

Markets and FairsFlea market: March-October, every 1st and 3rd Saturday at the „Volksfestplatz“Monastery market: at the Kulturforum Oberalteich, 4 weeks before EasterChristmas market: on the Bogenberg, every 2nd Sunday in Advent

Volks- und HeimatfestVolks- und Heimatfest: the traditional festival where you can find the typicalBavarian “Gemütlichkeit” (cosiness). It takes place annually every 2nd weekend inJuly at the Volksfestplatz.

Traditional setting up of the Maibaum (Maypole)On April 30 and May 1 sixteen maypoles are erected in Bogen

Sport eventsRadltour (biking tour): the family tour (Bogen-Irlbach, 40 km) takes place eachyear on May 1 New Years Eve Run: each year on December 31, organized by TSV Bogen (sports club)

Free brochures and further information (events, one-day excursions, toursand interesting facts about Bogen) are available in the Town of Bogen-Tel. +49 9422/505-0 · info@bogen.de · www.bogen.de

One-dayexcursions

Naturlehrpfad (nature trail): a 2 km long romantic track on the Bogenberg. Thetrail presents a series of plaques which provide you with information concerning thelocal flora (plants, trees, shrubs etc.)

Biergarten-Tour (beer garden tour) – a biking tour for the whole familyAn ideal 36 km trip with only a few low hills (Bogen-Schwarzach-Niederwinkling-Loham-Pfelling-Bogen)

Weissblaue Rautentour – Oberalteich, Bogen, WindbergLearn more about the home of the Bavarian coat of arms by car or by bicycle.Duration: depending on the number of stops

Familien-Auto-Tour (family tour by car) – fun for all agesThe 60 km tour is perfect if you want to enjoy 1 or 2 days full of fun.

left-to-right: costume parade at the Volksfest, carnival procession, festival in honour of Ludmilla 2004

Shopping,relaxingenjoying

your stay

Shopping in BogenBogen is a modern town which offers many possibilities for shopping and business.The charming town square, surrounded by colourful mock gable houses invites youto stroll and browse. The many speciality shops offer you a wide range of products.Or just take a short or a longer break and try out one of the numerous restaurants.

HospitalityYou will want to enjoy good food and comfortable lodging after an exciting day. InBogen traditional inns, fancy restaurants, comfortable hotels, well-equipped holidayflats, cosy guest houses and private pensions are awaiting you. Take time to unwind,relax and enjoy...because you are the guest in Bogen! Information: www.bogen.de

left-to-right: pilgrimage church and pilgrimage on the Bogenberg, town square Bogen

left-to-right: KulturForum Oberalteich, parish church Oberalteich, altar of the pilgrimage church on the Bogenberg