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9 sections from your travel guide.
Cities and towns
You won’t find any big cities here, but you’ll come across plenty of smaller towns with wonderful charm!
Castles and palaces
Landscape
Franconian Switzerland is characterised by picturesque rock formations, stalactite caves, river valleys and hills offering …
Food & Recipes
The basic rule of Franconian cuisine is simple: a good roast, a hearty sauce and dumplings are almost always a winning …
Beer
Franconian Switzerland forms the heart of what is known as ‘Beer Franconia ’, which is the counterpart to ‘Wine Franconia’. Beer …
Distilleries
There are even more distilleries than breweries in Franconian Switzerland. Fruit brandies, such as plum and pear, are typical of …
Events
Event Location Period Festival of Lights / Resolution on Perpetual Adoration Pottenstein, Obertrubach, Gößweinstein, Nankendorf …
Activities
Canoeing & Kayaking: Anyone expecting a leisurely cruise is in for a surprise – whilst it’s not a white-water rafting trip, it …
Tips and tricks
Tips and tricks Closing the lid of the ‘ Krug ’ – a traditional Franconian drinking vessel – signals to the landlord that you …