Top Things to do in Upper Franconia
Top Hotels in Upper Franconia
- 1. H4 Hotel Residenzschloss Bayreuth
- 2. Hotel Nepomuk
- 3. Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg
- 4. Best Western Plus Kurhotel An Der Obermaintherme
- 5. Ibis Styles Bamberg
- 6. Best Western Hotel Bamberg
- 7. Hotel Rheingold
- 8. Ibis Bamberg Altstadt
- 9. Hotel Europa Bamberg
- 10. Romantik Hotel Weinhaus Messerschmitt
Top 10 Castles in Upper Franconia, Bavaria
Discover the best top things to do in Upper Franconia, Germany including Schloss Rosenau, Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage), Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen, Schloss Ehrenburg, Schloss Callenberg, Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum, Seehof Castle, Altenburg, Burg Lauenstein, Burgruine Hohenberneck.
Restaurants in Upper Franconia
1. Schloss Rosenau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Owned by the master of the mint of Rosenau from the 15th century up to 1698; as of 1806, expansion as summer residence of the Coburg dukes in an English (neo)Gothic style. Birthplace of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland.
2. Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By cmbreuer2016 - Queensland, Australia
We visited in winter, a lot of the statues and fountains were covered but it was still stunning. I imagine that in a few months the gardens and parklands would be wonderful. It is well worth a visit.
3. Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 416 reviews
The “Fränkische Krone” (Franconian Crown) is one of the largest medieval castle buildings in Germany. Martin Luther lived within its walls in 1530. Today, internationally significant art collections are housed there.
Reviewed By ionam558
This is the largest castle in Germany and really superb. Allow at least two hours for a visit. The route through the rooms is rather confusing but it is all very well done. The highlight is the renaissance art collection - really special. Also really good for glass, armour and cannons. And the exhibition of sledges is amazing! I recommend walking up from the park through the trees to really appreciate the castle on the hill. Nice café just outside the castle - not really a proper one inside.
4. Schloss Ehrenburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
It was the city residence of the dukes of Coburg from 1547 to 1918. Splendid chambers, the living rooms of Queen Victoria, the large hall, Gobelin room, red room, throne room, palace chapel, royal living rooms with precious furniture, and numerous portraits portray the impressive family connections of the Coburg dukes.
Reviewed By 3019882 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We went to Schloss Ehrenburg on a Saturday for the 5pm tour. The young tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate, throwing lots of jokes into the tour. (They were in German, which we don’t understand, but it was still nice). We were offered sheets with English explanations, which were very useful. The palace was beautiful and the history was fantastic, especially as someone particularly interested in Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and Ernst II. The 4 main attractions in Coburg offer ‘combi’ tickets for €13 to enter all, on any days. We visited 2 locations each day with the ticket. The palace is next to a large park where we sunbathed waiting for the tour to start (on the hour). Would recommend this tour for all!
5. Schloss Callenberg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Neo-Gothic construction, first mentioned in 1122, from 1862 to today it has been owned by the ducal family of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha. The “Ducal Art Collection” is housed there with noble home decor, Roentgen furniture, palace chapel and rose garden. The German Rifle Museum is housed in the west wing.
6. Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
7. Seehof Castle
8. Altenburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany
Beautiful castle on top of the hill with a great view of Altstadt Bamberg. There is a restaurant too
9. Burg Lauenstein
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
10. Burgruine Hohenberneck
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