Eichstätt - centre of the "Altmühltal nature reserve"
Eichstätt is centrally located in the Altmühltal nature reserve and presents itself to the visitor as a beautiful baroque diocesan town. The Altmühltal nature reserve is one of Bavaria's most popular holiday regions and a paradise for the whole family. Whether you prefer an adventurous or quiet holiday - this is where you can leave your everyday routine behind. Conditions are ideal for almost all types of leisure activity. The Altmühltal valley is a magnificent setting for enjoying a relaxing time outdoors.
Leisure activities at the Youth Hostel
- 2 ping-pong tables on the premises outdoors
- Table tennis, table football and air hockey inside the house
- Bake yor own waffles or make your own popcorn
- Volleyball and basketball field
- Playing green and barbecue area
- Outdoor games (juggling equipment, badminton etc.)
- Canadian canoes (15 places) can be rented directly at the Hostel in connection with the Environmental Studies programme
- We also have an extensive collection of board games on loan
Leisure activities in the area
- Willibaldsburg (fossils museum)
- Diocesan museum and tour of the cathedral
- Educational nature trail
- Roman castle in Pfünz
- Fossil quarry, tools for the quarry available at the Youth Hostel, quarry within walking distance
- Outdoor swimming pool (10 minute walk)
- Canadian canoes and bicycles for rent locally
Outings and excursions
- Roman museum, Roman thermal bath in Weissenburg
- Pappenheim (nature and hunting museum, castle)
- Solnhofen (lithography museum)
- Möckenlohe (Roman estate) (all destinations can be reached by public transport or bike)
- Water parks in Ingolstadt (Wonnemare) and Gaimersheim (Aquamarin), easily reached by public transport
- Franconian Lake District and lower Altmühl valley (Weltenburg Abbey, Danube breakthrough)