Historic old towns

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Free Imperial Villages of Gochsheim and Sennfeld

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.
Lindau – the island town on Lake Constance

Lindau is located on the east bank of Lake Constance. It covers an area of around 70 hectares and is therefore the lake’s second largest island.
Hammelburg – the oldest wine town in Franconia

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.
Historical old town of Rosenheim

Arcades, onion-shaped domes and pastel-toned house facades characterise Rosenheim’s historic old town. Its major landmark is the Parish Church of St. Nicolaus.
Historical old town of Weiden

The historic old town of Weiden in der Oberpfalz is particularly picturesque. Especially charming are two splendid town gates, the pretty art nouveau buildings and the Renaissance gabled houses in the market square.
Historic Beilngries

A stroll through the old town of historic Beilngries offers delightful sights at every turn: for example, the beautiful baroque buildings like the town hall and a number of churches and chapels with elaborate works of art.
Historical old town of Mindelheim

The historic old town of Mindelheim has an impressive array of museums – including the Swabian Crib Museum with the oldest baby Jesus in the world.
Historic Nabburg

The small town of Nabburg is an attractive destination with historic charm dating back over a millennium. Its almost fully intact town wall towers over the Naab Valley.
Hof park and lake

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.
Historical old town of Neuötting

North of the pilgrimage town of Altötting lies the historic old town of Neuötting. The heart of this popular shopping town on the River Inn is the attractive Ludwigstraße.
Historic old town – Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt's beautiful historic old town is located directly on the Danube. Thanks to the very well preserved fortress with its prominent towers and gates, it exudes open-air museum character.
Marktheidenfeld

The old Main Bridge, the fourth oldest bridge crossing the Main in Bavaria, is Marktheidenfeld’s major landmark. In the Franck Haus Germany’s first sparkling wine is said to have been created.
Resort Greding

Greding, the town of 21 towers, lets you embark on a history tour from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. Its prominent landmark is the Roman Basilica of St. Martin, the largest of its kind in the bishopric of Eichstätt.
Lupburg – a market town with a historic town centre

Lupburg is a market town with over a thousand years of history to its name. Today, it’s the attractive Church of St. Barbara that allows the picturesque historic centre to make an impression.
Technology and sport in Herzogenaurach

The town of Herzogenaurach is characterised by its unique blend of history, technology and sport. Due to the Schaeffler Group and sports firms adidas and PUMA, the town is internationally renowned.

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Free Imperial Villages of Gochsheim and Sennfeld

Lindau – the island town on Lake Constance

Hammelburg – the oldest wine town in Franconia

Historical old town of Rosenheim

Historical old town of Weiden

Historic Beilngries

Historical old town of Mindelheim

Historic Nabburg

Hof park and lake

Historical old town of Neuötting

Historic old town – Ingolstadt

Marktheidenfeld

Resort Greding

Lupburg – a market town with a historic town centre

Technology and sport in Herzogenaurach