When staying at the Wellness Hotel Bergknappenhof, you should definitely take a day trip to Kelheim.

In just one and a half hours, you can reach the city on the river, either via Deggendorf or Sankt Englmar. There is a lot to discover here by bike, on foot or by boat. Pure nature or historical highlights, there is something for everyone. Kelheim the right thing. High above the town of Kelheim, King Ludwig I had the Befreiungshalle built to commemorate the victorious battles against Napoleon in the Wars of Liberation. Here you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the town, the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal and the Danube. The Archaeological Museum is located in the late Gothic Herzogskasten in the town center. You can marvel at exhibitions from the time of the Neanderthals to the early Middle Ages and about the town's history. The Council of Europe has awarded the museum an award, in whose inner courtyard there are 13m of original remains of the Celtic wall and a reconstruction of the height.

The city center is surrounded by three gates, the Altmühltor, the Donautor and the Mittertor. The Altmühltor and the Donautor were built in the 13th century. On the former you will find the old Kelheim coat of arms, which proves that Kelheim was an important growing area for Bavarian wine in the late Middle Ages. It is not only visitors to the Bergknappenhof Hotel who appreciate Kelheim for its good beer today. The Weisses Bräuhaus G. Schneider & Sohn GmbH, the Weltenburg Monastery Brewery and the Frischeisen Brewery and Inn brew beers that are famous around the world.

You'll find something truly extraordinary at the BRAUHANDWERK Vier Jahreszeiten (Four Seasons Brewery). Here, you can sample fresh, natural beer between the brewhouse and fermentation cellar. The owner will explain the individual steps of the brewing process. Shopping enthusiasts will also find something to their liking in Kelheim. Aunkofer's organic farm, the designer jewelry studio Lina Soller, the barefoot shop leguano, and Italian fashion are just a few examples. Mountain bikers will find the perfect route for every taste. Those looking for something more leisurely can take a boat trip on the Danube towards Weltenburg or the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal towards Riedenburg. If you're interested, please inquire at the reception of the Wellness Hotel Bergknappenhof.

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