Discover Muhr am See
Accommodation in Muhr am See
Muhr am See offers several points of interest for a stay: bird migration and a nature reserve, exhibitions about Lake AltmĂĽhl, historic buildings and routes centered on storks. Visitors can explore everything from nature and landscapes to local history. Bird Island is a nature reserve, the exhibition shares information about water and bird migration, while the gate tower, church and moated castle provide historic landmarks.
Nature and bird migration
The Bird Island near Muhr am See covers more than 200 hectares and is one of Bavaria’s most important nature reserves for migratory birds. The island has an interactive educational trail. At the LBV Altmühlsee Environmental Education Center in Altenmuhr, the permanent exhibition “Lake Altmühl Habitat – The Fascination of Bird Migration” uses interactive models to show how Lake Altmühl was created, the water transfer project and bird migration. The offerings focus on different aspects: the island has an educational trail, while the exhibition uses models to present the topics described above.
Local history and buildings
The Muhr gate tower is the town’s landmark and part of its fortifications. St. James’s Church in Neuenmuhr was built between 1618 and 1622 by Joachim Christoph von Lentersheim as a choir-tower church. The original Altenmuhr moated castle dates back to the 12th century. These buildings represent different historical periods: the moated castle dates back to the 12th century, while the church was built in the early 17th century.
In Neuenmuhr, the Stork Information House provides more information about storks. The municipality and the LBV set up the information center in the renovated old weighing house next to St. James’s Church. It is open to visitors during the day in the summer months. Check current local information about opening hours before your visit.
Routes, the lakeside center and summer events
Muhr am See has an interactive stork-themed cycling trail. For a specific route detail, on the return journey to the LBV Environmental Education Center, Stork Route 2 passes through the half-timbered gatehouse in Muhr am See. There is also a boat landing at the Muhr am See lakeside center. The town brings together a range of interests: a cycling route, access to nature and bird migration topics, and facilities at the lakeside center.
The AltmĂĽhlsee Festival takes place every summer in Muhr am See. The seasonal details differ for planning purposes: the festival is an annual summer event, while the Stork Information House is open during the day in the summer months. For a particular year, check the festival dates; before visiting the information center, check current local information.
More to explore in the wider WeiĂźenburg-Gunzenhausen destination
In the wider Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen destination, the Limes runs for around 40 kilometers across the district and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site there since 2005. In Weißenburg, the Roman Museum displays Germany’s largest Roman treasure hoard and houses the Central Bavarian Limes Information Center. Also in the wider destination, Wülzburg stands above Weißenburg on the southern Franconian Jura’s highest hilltop, at 630 meters; it is an impressive example of Renaissance fortress architecture in Germany.
Discover more destinations: Langenaltheim, Solnhofen, Nennslingen, Weißenburg in Bavaria, Thalmannsfeld, Höttingen, Treuchtlingen, Ellingen.
Go to the wider travel overview: WeiĂźenburg-Gunzenhausen.
