Bayerisch Eisenstein suits couples who want the Großer Arber for skiing or hiking and a train line that runs into Czechia. Most homes are sized for two, though a few take large groups. It is a village of under a thousand people, so do not expect much going on after dark.
Bayerisch Eisenstein is a small border village at 724 metres, with fewer than a thousand residents, in the Regen district. Železná Ruda lies about 2 km away on the Czech side, and the two places are twinned. The railway station is split down the middle by the frontier, and the old engine sheds hold a local railway museum with more than 20 vehicles. The summit of the Großer Arber, the highest peak of the Bavarian and Bohemian Forest, lies within the municipality, and the Bavarian Forest National Park runs along its edge. Our homes are grouped together close to the village. It works as a resort in both seasons, but evenings are quiet.
The highest peak of the Bavarian and Bohemian Forest at 1,455 metres, with a 6-seater gondola for the ski area that also carries hikers in summer.
About 15 minutes from Bayerisch Eisenstein on the 6081 bus, which runs many times a week.
A lake in a nature reserve on the Arber's south-eastern flank, reached by bus from Bayerisch Eisenstein with a change at the gondola.
The Czech twin town about 2 km from Bayerisch Eisenstein, across the border that runs through the station.
Bayerisch Eisenstein is the end of the Waldbahn line from Plattling through Regen and Zwiesel, and Czech trains run from the same station to Klatovy and Plzeň. A car helps for the lakes and trailheads, though the 6081 bus reaches the Arber gondola in about 15 minutes.
Yes. Winter sports centre on the Großer Arber, whose summit lies in the municipality, and a 6-seater gondola serves the ski area. The bus to the valley station takes about 15 minutes.
Easily. The border runs straight through the railway station, Czech trains leave from it for Klatovy and Plzeň, and Železná Ruda is about 2 km away.
It works as a summer base too. The Arber gondola carries hikers to the summit, the national park borders the municipality, and the Großer Arbersee lies in a nature reserve on the mountain's south-eastern flank.
Some listings include a pool, but pool type and season vary, so check each listing before you book. Most homes are sized for couples, though a few take much larger groups.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
Our villa experts are here to help you find the ideal property for your vacation. Contact us for personalized recommendations.