Cities and towns

You won’t find any big cities here, but you’ll come across plenty of smaller towns with wonderful charm!

Overview

Bayreuth is a must-visit for Wagner fans and lovers of the Baroque – home to the legendary festival and magnificent Baroque …

Ebermannstadt is centrally located in the Wiesent Valley and is a good starting point for trips to Franconian Switzerland. 🚂 …

With a population of around 2,200, Thurnau offers a surprisingly wide range of sights and culinary delights – making it one of …

Ice cream parlour: Eis Mamsell. The best homemade ice cream – the spaghetti ice cream is particularly recommended. Waischenfeld …

On fine summer days, long queues of cars wind their way through picturesque Pottenstein – it’s no wonder it’s the tourist hub of …

The village of Tüchersfeld lies at the heart of Franconian Switzerland. With its striking rock formations and half-timbered …

Gößweinstein offers the best views in every direction across Franconian Switzerland. 👀 Highlights Minor Basilica – an important …

Aufseß is known for its high concentration of breweries and the region’s first beer trail. 👀 Highlights 🍺 High concentration of …

A small town in the north of Franconian Switzerland. 👀 Highlights Gangolf Tower Hundertwasser House

Situated on the western edge of the region, Bamberg, with its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and thriving beer culture, is well …

Forchheim is centrally located on the western edge of Franconian Switzerland and is best known for its Kellerberg and the …

Hiking trail in the valley past the waterwheel Kneipp bath Mühle café and patisserie Egloffstein Castle The rock cellars below …