East Bavaria, with its Bavarian Forest, Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavarian Jura, Bavarian Golf and Spa Country as well as its towns, offers a great deal of variety for visitors in a charming region full of nature and culture.
Towns
Towns inEastBavaria Old Townhall Weiden The city of Weiden is very famous for its porcelain. It is possible to purchase high-quality porcelain directly at the production site in several factory outlets. The Bauscher and Seltmann porcelain companies in Weiden are particularly famous. The International Ceramics Museum in Weiden invites visitors to time travel, with some of its rare exhibits dating back to over 7,000 years ago. Oldtown of Weiden Sales of porcelain www.weiden-tourismus.info 26 www.ostbayern-tourismus.de
Medieval wall and bridge in Amberg Medieval gates Amberg Amberg impresses with loads of history and historical scenery. The Basilica of St Martin and the gothic town hall dominate the town centre, which is almost completely surrounded by a medieval wall. Historic sites such as the Amberg landmark and the Stadtbrille (“Town Spectacles”) bear witness to its significance as an electoral town of residence. The Luftmuseum (”Air Museum”) is also unique to Germany. For here, the unassuming yet vital element becomes a museum exhibit in its own right. From the plastic bag organ and the flying carpet to the air shower and the autumn storm behind glass –inthe Air Museum, you can hear, see, experience and understand air. Air Museum www.tourismus.amberg.de www.ostbayern-tourismus.de 27
