Franconia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bamberg which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Bamberg showing a bridge and street scenes
Franconia
Bamberg showing a river or creek and a city
Bamberg showing heritage architecture, a small town or village and a bridge

Franconia welcomes visitors with with picturesque nature, romantic half-timbered houses, impressive castles, church towers reaching into the sky and a variety of culinary temptations, from the hearty “Schäufele” to delicious smoked beer.

Franconia is a region in Germany which is divided into the administrative districts Upper Franconia, Middle Franconia and Lower Franconia.City trips to Franconia will lead you to historic locations, such as the cities Bamberg, Nuremberg or Würzburg. Marvel at the impressive dome in Bamberg, enjoy the view across the city of Würzburg from castle Marienberg and visit the Albrecht-Dürer-Haus in Nuremberg to find out more about its most famous son and world-famous Renaissance artist.

Right underneath the Nuremberg Castle lies the Albrecht-Dürer-Haus where the artist lived and worked from 1509 until his death. Today it houses a museum in which visitors can find out more about the life and work of one of the most significant personalities in art history. While on your city trip to Franconia, you will not only marvel at the different exhibitions in the Dürer-Haus and enjoy information about colour production in the 16th century but you can try out yourself how Albrecht Dürer once worked in the painting and printing workshop.

While travelling through Franconia, be sure to visit Ansbach close to Nuremberg. The sights there include the grand Residenz palace and the baroque courtyard gardens with the beautiful orangery. The Ansbacher Residenz palace originated from a medieval building and was reconstructed numerous times throughout the centuries so that visitors will find traces of different types of styles, from Renaissance to Rococo. Should you take a short trip to Franconia during the summer, be sure to attend the annual Rococo Festival in Ansbach which will carry you off to another time.

Bad Alexandersbad in Upper Franconia is a great place for a mini-break in Franconia. It is located in the idyllic Fichtel Mountains and offers relaxation and recuperation with mineral and moor baths. Whilst enjoying the smallest spa in Bavaria, be sure to visit Alexandersbad castle which is actually not a castle at all. It was built in 1782 as an accommodation for spa guests who were seeking a cure or an alleviation for their illnesses.

Also visit Pottenstein in Upper Franconia while on your trip to Franconia. Not far from this charming town is the Devil’s Cave in Franconian Switzerland. The entrance is known as the ‘Gate to the Underworld’ and is the beginning of an extensive cave system with several storeys. Stalactites and stalagmites form sculptural forms with illustrious names: Visitors can marvel at the Magic Garden but also the Crucifixion Group.

Where to stay in Franconia

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Nuremberg Old Town

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.

Nuremberg Old Town
Wuerzburg Cathedral which includes heritage elements and a city

Würzburg City Centre

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Würzburg City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Würzburg Cathedral and Neumünster.

Würzburg City Centre
Nuremberg featuring heritage elements

Mitte

4/5(87 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and St. Sebaldus Church are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Mitte
Nuremberg featuring heritage elements, a bridge and a river or creek

Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz

If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.

Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
Wuerzburg Residence featuring flowers, a garden and heritage architecture

Altstadt Würzburg

Altstadt Würzburg is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg and Würzburg Residence.

Altstadt Würzburg
Nuremberg featuring a sunset and heritage elements

Altstadt - Sankt Sebald

While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Maritim Hotel Würzburg

Maritim Hotel Würzburg

Pleichertorstr. 5, Würzburg, BY
The price is ₹8,226 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹8,226
₹8,802 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Würzburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Walkable"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Maritim Hotel Würzburg
Scandic Nürnberg Central

Scandic Nürnberg Central

Frauentorgraben 11, Nuremberg, BY
The price is ₹7,546 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹7,546
₹8,074 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Nuremberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"Generally good but the rooms facing the street are quite loud."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Scandic Nürnberg Central
Premier Inn Nürnberg City Opernhaus

Premier Inn Nürnberg City Opernhaus

Frauentorgraben 53, Nuremberg, Bavaria
The price is ₹5,467 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹5,467
₹5,849 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nuremberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuremberg Christmas Market and Playmobil ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Was in a great area. Staff was very helpful and spoke great English."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Premier Inn Nürnberg City Opernhaus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg

Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg

4 out of 5
Dr.-Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 1, Nuremberg, BY
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nuremberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Amazing attention to detail
"Amazing stay at the Adina. Giulia was amazing as I was planning a romantic gesture and they helped me throughout the whole process to make it come to life. The only place to stay in Nuremberg!!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Nuremberg
Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth

Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth

Nürnberger Straße 32, Bayreuth, Bayern
Stay at this aparthotel in Bayreuth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (491 reviews)
Enjoyed my stay
"The stay was amazing the room was nice , the only thing I would say is that the stay over service should be given every day, and it did not have breakfast and coffee should be free in the lobby area, every hotel I have ever stayed at gives free coffee. You should consider giving free breakfast or ..."

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024

Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth
Eco Smart Apartments Premium City

Eco Smart Apartments Premium City

Breitscheidstraße 58, Nuremberg, BY
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Nuremberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuremberg Christmas Market ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
Great alternative to hotel in Nuremberg
"A fairly new and updated property with all the conveniences including digital keys for all doors, fast wifi, good controllable heating, dishwasher, large fridge, rain shower, balcony, laundry room for pay with an app. Bedding for the sofa bed was also available and ready. This apartment faced the ..."

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

Eco Smart Apartments Premium City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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