Fränkisches Freilandmuseum
A walk around the Franconian Open-Air Museum in Bad Windsheim is like embarking on a journey through 700 years of history relating to local Franconian life.
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Gochsheim und Sennfeld Kaiserlich freie Reichsdörfer
The former imperial villages of Gochsheim and Sennfeld are renowned for their Peace Festivals. The festivals in Gochsheim and Sennfeld were awarded Intangible Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO in 2016. -
Hilpoltstein Burgstadt am Rothsee
Perched on a sandstone outcrop, the ruins of Hilpoltstein Castle tower over the town of Hilpoltstein and Lake Rothsee. The fortress was once one of the most important imperial castles in Middle Franconia. -
Hersbruck Gesundheitsregion – Therme
The town of Hersbruck in the Pegnitz Valley has its own very special charm. Known as the gateway to the Hersbrucker Alb, the old town with its medieval flair has numerous sights to discover. -
Gottesgarten | Kloster Banz
God's Garden on the Upper Main river is a showcase of picturesque villages, colourful orchards and rugged rock formations. High above Gottesgarten rises the former Benedictine abbey, Kloster Banz. -
Egerland Kulturhaus Marktredwitz
The museum in the Egerland Arts Centre in Marktredwitz is one of the finest museums in Upper Franconia. With many unique exhibits telling the history of Egerland, here you will embark on a fascinating journey through time. -
Gügel | Scheßlitz
Schesslitz presents a unique blend of architectural styles and architecture from different eras. The chapel on the rocky Gügel high above the surrounding forests is a feature of the Bamberg region. -
Gottesgarten | Vierzehnheiligen
God's Garden on the Upper Main river is an ideal place for exploring the beautiful natural surroundings with its hills, forests and valleys. -
Hammelburg Älteste Weinstadt Frankens
Hammelburg is the oldest wine town in Franconia and one of the thirty oldest towns in Germany. The history of the town has always been closely related to wine. -
Haßberge
Awaiting you in the Haßberge Nature Park is an almost untouched landscape, colourful mixed woodlands and historic vineyards. It’s no coincidence that the region is known as the “land of castles, palaces and ruins”. -
Herrieden Stiftsbasilika
The Collegiate Basilica of St. Vitus and St. Deocar in Herrieden is adorned with outstanding architecture and artistic features. It was promoted to a basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. -
Himmelkron
Fantastic scenery and many historic gems await you in the small town of Himmelkron. In the former nunnery, you will find one of Germany’s most beautiful medieval cloisters featuring music-making angels. -
Karpfenland Aischgrund
The River Aisch stretches from its source near Marktbergel over a good 85 kilometres to Forchheim, where it joins the River Regnitz. With over 7,000 water meadows, it is the largest contiguous stretch of water meadows in Europe. -
Hof park & see
One of the most famous features in the town of Hof is the imposing town hall with a tower open to visitors. The Bürgerpark Theresienstein, which was well-known to Goethe, is one of the oldest and most beautiful German parks. -
Kitzingen – Weinhandel
Right from a very early point, wine and the wine trade played a key role in Kitzingen, one of the oldest towns in Lower Franconia. In 1482, the oldest German wine law was passed here.