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World Cup ski races. The major draw here is cross-country skiing, with 2000km of pre-
pared routes through the ranges.
Sleeping
Accommodation in this region is a bargain; Zwiesel and Grafenau have the best choices.
Hotel Zur Waldbahn €€
( 09922-8570;
www.zurwaldbahn.de
; Bahnhofplatz 2, Zwiesel; s €58-64, d €76-96;
)
Opposite Zwiesel train station, many of the rooms at this characteristic inn run by
three generations of the same family open to balconies with views over the town. The
breakfast buffet is an especially generous spread and even includes homemade jams. The
restaurant, serving traditional local nosh, is the best in town and is open to non-guests.
HOTEL
Hotel Hubertus €€
( 08552-964 90;
www.hubertus-grafenau.de
;
Grüb 20, Grafenau; s €66-75, d
€108-138)
This elegant hotel in Grafenau offers incredible value for the weary traveller.
The rooms are spacious and most have balconies. Guests are treated to a pool and sauna,
and delicious buffet meals. Prices are for half-board.
HOTEL
DJH Hostel €
( 08553-6000;
www.waldhaeuser.jugendherberge.de
;
Herbergsweg 2, Neuschönau;
dm from €19.30)
The only hostel right in the Bavarian Forest National Park is an ideal
base for hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers.
HOSTEL
Ferienpark Arber €
( 09922-802 595;
www.ferienpark-arber.de
; Waldesruhweg 34, Zwiesel; per site
€19.50)
This convenient and well-equipped campground is about 500m north of Zwiesel
train station.
CAMPGROUND
Information
Grafenau Tourist Office
( 08552-962 343;
www.grafenau.de
;
Rathausgasse 1;
8am-5pm Mon-Thu, 8am-1pm Fri, 10-11.30am & 3-5pm Sat, 9.30-11.30am Sun)
Zwiesel Tourist Office
( 09922-840 523;
www.zwiesel-tourismus.de
; Stadtplatz 27;
8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat)
