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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Cham
Spend a half‑day in Cham to see the historic centre and a museum; add a night if you want a relaxed stay at the Wellnesshotel Randsbergerhof.
Cham is a small Upper Palatinate town of about 17 000 people. Its historic market square, St Jakob church and the Museum SPUR are within a 10‑minute walk. Train connections to Regensburg, Munich and Prague make it a convenient day‑trip base, while the Wellnesshotel Randsbergerhof offers comfortable overnight options.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–110 excl. bed · High €110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112 · Medical out‑of‑hours 116 117
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | €3–4 |
| Meal at a simple restaurant | €8–12 |
| Regional train ticket (Cham‑Regensburg) | €6–12 |
| Museum SPUR entry | €5–7 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RLG · Regensburg Airport
- ≈45 km (28 mi) by train≈28 mi (45 km) by train
Typical fares
- Cham ↔ Regensburg train
- ≈ €8 one way, 30 min (check)
- Wellnesshotel Randsbergerhof double room
- ≈ €100 per night (mid)
- Regional bus Cham‑Zwiesel
- ≈ €5, 45 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The historic centre is walkable; the town bus runs hourly along the main street. Regional trains stop at Cham station (Bahnhofstr. 11).
See and do
Known for
- St Jakob church
- Museum SPUR
- Burgruine Chameregg ruins
- Rundfunkmuseum Cham
- Churpfalzpark Loifling
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regensburg | Regional train from Cham station, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | Bus from Cham to Zwiesel (≈45 min) then local transport | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Wellnesshotel Randsbergerhof
- Central, near the Regen river; good for one night.
- Kanu Club Graf Luckner camping
- Simple campsite by the river; suitable for budget travellers.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
| Can I pay by card? | Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? |
| Do you speak English? | Sprechen Sie Englisch?Sprechen Sie Englisch? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Train schedules may be reduced on Sundays; check the Deutsche Bahn timetable.
- Museum SPUR and Rundfunkmuseum have limited opening days in winter; verify hours before visiting.
Cham is a low‑crime town; usual precautions apply, especially after dark in isolated areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cham yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- St Jakob church
- Museum SPUR
- Burgruine Chameregg ruins
- Rundfunkmuseum Cham
- Churpfalzpark Loifling
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Cham official tourism site: www.cham.de/
- Wikivoyage: Cham, revision 5324055 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5324055
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/cham). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.