Ruhpolding Travel Guide

The relationship between mankind and the forest is the focal point of the Ruhpolding Woodcutters Museum. Life-size scenes transport visitors into the very midst of the world in which the woodcutters once worked. The forest as a source of energy, as a material and a tool – and its use and usage through the course of history, are portrayed in display cases and on information boards in a way that is visually very appealing.

A very special feature is the spaciously designed open-air section of the museum. A variety of forestry huts and woodcutters cabins, which would otherwise have fallen into total disrepair, were brought there. On display in the big transportation shed are the traditional Ziehschlitten sleds that were once used to carry heavy loads, as well as a variety of rope-and-pulley systems. Visitors to the grounds can also view a charcoal kiln and a saltwater extraction system.

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm.

Admission: Adults 3.50 €, Children 1.50 €.

Located on two floors, the visitor will discover exhibits from many different areas of life: country furniture, folk costumes, jewelery, glass, porcelain, crockery and cutlery used in daily life, craftsmen’s tools, verre églomisé and votive pictures, monastery crafts, clocks, a collection of weapons and uniforms, as well as interesting rocks and fossils from around the area.

Construction of this hilltop church began in 1738, though it would not be consecrated by Bishop Franz Truchsess of Chiemsee until 1754. Gunezrhainer, the court’s master architect, kept the exterior façade simple. Yet everyone is certain to be touched by the harmony which radiates from the interior of this house of worship, by the monumental power of the high altar and by the artistic beauty of the carved saintly figures. The crowning glory of the shimmering golden Rococo interior of St. George is undoubtedly on the left side of the chancel, a feature unmatched anywhere else in Bavaria. The golden case of the right-hand side altar houses the church’s most significant sculpture, the Romanesque Madonna from the 12th century. Its creator and origins are unknown. Church Services: Saturday 7pm, Sunday 8:30 and 10:30am.

The Ruhpolding Amusement Park is located in the midst of one of the most beautiful natural settings imaginable. With its games and rides, the amusement park offers pure fun for the whole family. Thrilling dragon rides or more laid-back rides on the Bockerlbahn train, Dinosaur Mountain, the kids’ play area, bumper cars, the dragon ride and a Baby Land especially for our littlest guests. A ride on the Bavarian Bocklerbahn railway is a must for every visitor to the park. Slide Paradise: four slides, each 50 metres in length. Visitors can also pay a visit to the Ruhpolding Crystal Mine located in the park. After wandering through a labyrinth of mine galleries, punctuated by a variety of animated mining scenes, you can try your own luck as you search for treasure in the Crystal Waters. Many of the park’s attractions are roofed, making the park a rewarding attraction even in unsettled weather conditions.

Hours: Open daily from mid-March to early November, 9:am - 6pm. Winter, open: mid-December - early Januar, daily from 10am - 7pm. Check website for exact dates.

Admission: Adults 8.50 €, Children up to 13 years 7.50 €.