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Cham
ℹ️Practical info — Cham
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Rent a bike to explore the flat and well-paved Regental cycling path right outside town.
- The historic market square is best photographed in the morning light when it is less crowded.
- Parking can be tricky during market days, so look for designated spots slightly outside the historic center.
- Keep an eye out for the Biertor (Beer Gate), a medieval town gate that serves as a well-suited starting point for walking tours.
🍽 Food
Enjoy this hearty dish at a traditional Wirtshaus (tavern) around the main market square.
Grab a quick bite from a local butcher (Metzgerei) offering hot food to go.
Try regional brews at a beer garden near the River Regen during summer.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit the weekly market on the main square for fresh regional produce and Bavarian specialties.
Look for shops selling traditional glass products, reflecting the region's glassmaking history.
Take a relaxing walk along the riverbanks, offering plenty of benches and scenic spots.
A peaceful green space near the center, well-suited for a quiet break from sightseeing.
Water temperature…
The ancient trading town of Cham in the Upper Palatinate is affectionately known by locals as the "City on the Rainbow" (Stadt am Regenbogen), beautifully named because it sits in a sweeping bend of the Regen (Rain) River. Widely recognized as the gateway to the Bavarian Forest, the town harmoniously blends historical urban flair with wild, deep-green nature. Cham's most famous landmark and undisputed favorite photo motif is the imposing Beer Gate (Biertor). This massive medieval city gate, featuring distinct round towers, serves as a striking reminder of the town’s formidable historic fortifications. A stroll through the welcoming old town reveals a spacious central market square adorned with proud patrician houses, the historic Gothic town hall, and a gently bubbling fountain. Outdoor enthusiasts will find an absolute paradise here: the gentle waters of the Regen River offer fantastic conditions for extended canoe trips and peaceful boating, while hikers can explore countless trails through the dense Bavarian Forest. Afterward, local taverns are the excellent place to refuel with hearty Upper Palatinate potato specialties and a fresh, locally brewed Zoigl beer.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Biertor · Town Hall · St. Jakob Church
- Nearby: Roding (11 km)
- Population: ~17.593
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 65 | 49 | 54 | 43 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 89 | 60 | 56 | 57 | 63 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded around the year 740 by monks from Regensburg
- Important railway junction in the Upper Palatinate
- Home to a museum of modern art (SPUR Museum)
- City rights granted since the 13th century
- Total city area is approximately 80.67 km²
- Average elevation is 380 meters above sea level
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Sights in the town Cham (13)
Rundfunkmuseum Cham🏛 museum
A museum in Cham dedicated to the technical development of broadcasting.
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