Location: Forchheim
Top Things to do in Forchheim
The 10 Best Things to Do in Forchheim, Germany
Forchheim is a town in Upper Franconia (German: Oberfranken) in northern Bavaria, and also the seat of the administrative district of Forchheim. Forchheim is a former royal city, and is sometimes called the “Gateway to the Franconian Switzerland”, as the region is known. Its population, as of December 2013, was 30,705, and its land area is 44.95 square kilometres (17.36 square miles). Its position is 49° 44' N, 11° 04' E and its elevation is 265 metres (869 feet) above sea level.
Restaurants in Forchheim
1. Rathaus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By SuandChris - Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
An amazing building on a small island in a river. The majority of the building is beautifully decorated stone and masonry with a smaller wooden appendage which appears to hang over the river and rests on the base of the island which is cleverly constructed like the prow of a ship. Two stone arches link the island, however the beauty of the building is the external decoration.
2. Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Lovely amusementpark close to Nuremberg. Enjoy rollercoaster, shows & good restaurants in Schloss Thurn.
Reviewed By Charly_R2011 - Doha, Qatar
We went with the whole family starting with grandparents over aunts and uncles down to the grandkids and cousins. The entrance fee is reasonable cause ALL rides and shows are inclusive! The rides are fun and not too wild some a bit retro!! Even grandma went on the family rollercoaster. The park is in the beautiful castlegrounds and well looked after. U feel it is family run business and love is put into it, they not trying to rip u off. The knight and western show is fun - audience is asked to join in with booing the badies. There are also a few animals to look at. Food, icecreams, drinks etc is also reasonable. The only
disadvantage, all is in German. however if you are a bit adventures and need a family day out.. Try it out. We all got on very well!! Loved it and our children between 6 and 11 enjoyed it!!
3. Botanischer Garten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Skuce1977 - Cape Town, South Africa
While on business on Erlangen l had to walk to work every morning. Walking through the botanical garden made for the perfect start to each day. Just beautiful and peaceful Extremely clean and we'll groomed. Was really quiet and rather safe. Worth a visit
4. Wallfahrtskirche Heilig Kreuz
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By DirkulesMVP - Germany
Früher fanden täglich bis zu 23 Wallfahrten ihr Ziel auf den Kreuzberg und zum anschließenden Besuch der im Jahr 1463 erbauten gotischen Kirche . An der Außenseite der Kirche befinden sich die Kreuzwegstationen, diese sind außerhalb der Wallfahrten mit hölzernen Läden verdeckt. .
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Von Mai bis September findet jeden Dienstag um 18:30 Uhr ein Gottesdienst in der Kreuzberg Kirche statt. Ein Besuch ist lohnend und lässt sich gut mit einer anschließenden Stärkung auf einen der nahe gelegenen Keller verbinden.
5. Levi Strauss Birthplace Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By drjobec - Nuremberg, Germany
I was expecting much more from the museum. Right now, one spends the time practically just listening to the audio guide and that's it. There ins't practically anything in the building itself, or at least anything that interesting. Maybe just spend 15 minutes Reading the stuff somewhere online and save your time. I have to admit, that the entry was almost next to nothing: <3e.
6. Landwirtschaft Erleben
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
7. Wildpark Hundshaupten
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Rudolf W - Forchheim, Germany
There's no exotic animals in the Wildpark, only local species and domestic animals. Feeding small deer and boar is great fun for children. Starting Easter there is a falcon display on Sundays depending on weather, there is a local style beer garden as well. Open 0900 - 1800 in Summer, December closed.
8. Sankt Martin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By blauemadeleine - Erlangen, Germany
976 this church was gifted to the bishopric of Würzburg by Otto I.
Only foundations of the romanic walls have survived, oround 1200 a cross shaped church in late romanic style was erected.
Some parts of this eg the krypt, are still existant. Todays shape stems from the fourteenth century.
The staple was first mentioned in 1406, todays appearance is from 1670.
A good impression of the (quite remarkable) works of art can be gained on the website
Foracheim dot de
Historische Sehenswürdigkeiten
Pfarrkirche St. Martin
btw the steeple rocks (slightly) when all the bells ring. I once had the opportunity to visit the inside and the organist said that he could actually detect the movement from his seat at the organ.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By GreenKona
Erlangen Schlossgarten is a lovely decorated and well maintained public park. If you are looking for a place for picnic, sun bath or your yoga exercise in the city center, this is a place to go.
10. Planetenwanderweg Feuerstein Ebermannstadt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Rudolf W - Forchheim, Germany
Der Flugplatz Feuerstein besteht seit 1952, und ist sehr schön oberhalb von Ebermannstadt und Forchheim gelegen. Die Aussicht über das Regnitztal und nach Westen allgemein ist sehr schön, besonders die Sonnenuntergänge bei schönem Wetter. Bei Flugbetrieb, vor allem an den Wochenenden, starten und landen Segel- und Motorflugzeuge im Minutenabstand. Nach dem letzten Pächterwechsel ist auch die Gaststätte (mit einigen Außenplätzen) wieder zu empfehlen. Vom Flugplatz aus gibt's etliche Wanderwege in die Umgebung, fast alle kann man auch mit dem MTB befahren, ohne daß sich jemand aufregt. Die Webseite des Flugplatzes finden Sie unter seiner Kennung: www.edqe.de
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