Top Things to do in Middle Franconia
Top Hotels in Middle Franconia
Top 10 Castles in Middle Franconia, Bavaria
Discover the best top things to do in Middle Franconia, Germany including Pfinzingschloss, Schloss Schwarzenberg, Burgruine Obere Veste, Kaiserburg Nurnberg, Schloss Ratibor, Graf von Faber-Castell'sches Schloss, Castle Lichtenau, Museum Tucherschloss und Hirsvogelsaal, Burg Cadolzburg, Burgruine Lichtenstein.
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1. Pfinzingschloss
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Schloss Schwarzenberg
3. Burgruine Obere Veste
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Kaiserburg Nurnberg
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4.5 based on 3,653 reviews
Reviewed By 999jimw - Schonaich, Germany
I took the tour of the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg for a price of 8,00 that included the well next door. Had it not been for the well, I would have only given the castle a very good rating, but I found the well to be...overwhelming. This castle, which never served as a castle in the traditional sense, but rather more the US Capitol where Congress conducts government business. Well, in the case today, where Congress gets nothing done. Still, the building is very interesting and was the center of attention for some three hundred years. There is not a lot to see in the main hall except for a quirky parade of the king and his entourage. Luckily, the tour guide had a great sense of humor. What I enjoyed was the story behind the chapel, which adjoins the great hall. This was a double chapel with the commoners worshiping below and the nobles and king on the second floor. The private chambers were also interesting with a look of royal items from the past. Once the tour is complete, make sure you visit the museum and the well, which is slightly down the hill. Yeah, I get it, it is just a well. However, the guide does an outstanding job explaining how it worked and why people learned to drink beer instead of water, thereby saving numerous lives from vermin-infested water. I definitely recommend this tour while in Nuremberg.
5. Schloss Ratibor
6. Graf von Faber-Castell'sches Schloss
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By NemoTraveler - Aarhus, Denmark
Stein is located about 10 kilometers southwest of downtown Nuremberg. The company Faber (now Faber-Castell) was established here in 1761 and is a well known brand in writing and drawing products. The Stein city coat of arms includes two pairs of pencils, showing the importance of the company to the city. Today, it is the 9th generation of the family that runs the business in Stein. The company offers a number of tours at reasonable prices and as the number of visitors to each tour is limited, it is possible to make an advance reservation. As we were not sure when we would arrive at the Visitor Centre we had not made any reservations. However, we were lucky and thanks to the helpful staff at the Visitor Centre, we were able to attend both the tour “Alte Mine” (the historic factory facilities) and the tour of the castle. Both tours were very interesting and the guides and the rest of the Faber-Castell team very friendly and helpful. After having attended the tour it is possible to buy Faber-Castell products at a discount, and we would definitely recommend visiting this great company.
7. Castle Lichtenau
8. Museum Tucherschloss und Hirsvogelsaal
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
This museum brings to life the world of Nuremberg's 16th century merchant families. The collection, which is owned by the patrician Tucher family, includes valuable furniture, tapestries, paintings and handicrafts. The picturesque Renaissance garden is the perfect setting for a picnic and offers a spectacular view of the Hirsvogel Hall (built in 1534, destroyed in 1945, restored in 2001). Magnificent wall paneling by Peter Flotner, the famous ceiling painting by Durer's student Georg Pencz and busts of the 12 first Roman emperors make the Hall one of Germany's most beautiful Renaissance interiors. On Sundays, Katharina Tucher (played by an actress) offers guided tours of the mansion.
Reviewed By FactotumDellaCitta - London, United Kingdom
There are two separate 16th-century buildings to enjoy here. The larger is the home of the patrician Tucher family, which showcases 16th-century upper class life. The smaller, is a magnificent banquet hall built by the Hirsvogel family. This lovely gem of a museum is within the old city, but outside the main tourist thoroughfares.
9. Burg Cadolzburg
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By newspike - Palm Beach Gardens, United States
Nice castle with museum that my 3 and 8 year old really enjoyed - to my surprise. Some interactive exhibits for my 8 year old while the little one likes the open spaces inside and the flower maze without. This is a quiet town - we walked from the train station and while not far from the station it isn’t close and didn’t see a lot of options other than walking.
10. Burgruine Lichtenstein
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