Every single one of them is called "Regen" (Rain): the river, one of its beautiful towns and the region in the Bavarian Forest. But, nevertheless, it is just a rumour that it really rains more often in this area. Independent from the weather conditions, the Regen's landscape has an enchanting and impressing impact on everybody.

With the Hohen Albers mountain, called "the king of the Bavarian Forest",  towering 1,500 metres above, there lies the town of Bavarian Eisenstein, in the middle of the biggest forest region of Middle Europe, directly at the border line with the Czech Republic. Already in the past, when merchants came to sell the Zwiesel, a famous glass of the region, they enjoyed the friendliness and the joyous atmosphere of the cities at the border line. The art of glass production has founded the good reputation of the Zwiesel, interestingly presented by the exhibitions of the Crystal Route.

A dense network of hiking trails leads you through the nice smell of the forests along the Regen to the town with the same name. Here you will find an exciting mixture of tradition and relaxation. But you can also find numerous activities in the natural landscape to push raise your adrenaline: apart from the hiking trails, you can explore the region by kayak or by Canadian canoe, by bike on the Regen Valley Hiking Trail or with a horse, galloping over the fields. In Winter, you can go skiing and for the adventurous there are lots of offers for hang-gliding or paragliding. Embedded in picturesque surroundings you will reach the bow of the Regen, with the former trade city of Cham, which is ideal for sightseeing trips. Finally, the Regen flows through the town of Regensburg and joins the Danube, adding clear water.