Frauenau lies in the middle of the Bavarian Forest at the foot of the Großer Rachel (1,453 metres), the highest mountain in the national park. The village is an ideal starting point for nature experiences of all kinds. From easy walks to for challenging hikes, bike, ski or snowshoe tours. Here you can You can immerse yourself in the unspoilt nature of the Bavarian Forest all year round. But Frauenau also has a lot to offer culturally. The centuries-old glass tradition earned the town the nickname "The glass heart of the Bavarian Forest". The Frauenau Glass Museum, the Glass Gardens, the Eisch glassworks, the Moosau studio quarter and shops with a range of high-quality glass offer a "glass experience". Regular concerts and festivals are an enrichment of the cultural calendar.