Kollnburg

Kollnburg is a small market town in the Bayerischer Wald (Bavarian Forest), within the Regen district of Lower Bavaria, postcode 94262. The village is known for the ruins of Weißenstein Castle (Burgruine Weißenstein), perched on a wooded hill above the settlement, which is a popular walking destination offering views over the surrounding valley. Kollnburg lies at the heart of the Bavarian Forest, a wooded upland region well suited to hiking and cycling in summer, and to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter thanks to reliable snowfall. The rural surroundings, dotted with coniferous woodland, meadows and small hamlets, give the village a quiet, typically forested-Bavarian character. Nearby towns such as Regen and Viechtach offer themed trails, viewpoints and facilities geared towards nature-based tourism. Kollnburg remains a modest destination, valued more for its unspoilt natural setting, tranquillity and proximity to the Bavarian Forest National Park than for any dense urban or cultural offering, making it a fitting base for outdoor pursuits and relaxed countryside stays.