Top 10 Free Things to do in Upper Franconia, Bavaria

April 8, 2022 Major Galusha

Discover the best top things to do in Upper Franconia, Germany including Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage), Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen, Spielbank Bad Steben, Marktplatz, Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum, Bamberg Altstadt, Basilika Goessweinstein, Okologisch-Botanischer Garten, Bamberg Cathedral, Altes Rathaus.
Restaurants in Upper Franconia

1. Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage)

Eremitage 4, 95448, Bayreuth, Bavaria Germany +49 921 759690 http://www.schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/bay_as.htm
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4.5 based on 304 reviews

Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage)

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.

2. Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen

Veste Coburg 1, 96450, Coburg, Bavaria Germany +49 9561 8790 [email protected] http://www.kunstsammlungen-coburg.de/
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4.5 based on 416 reviews

Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen

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.

3. Spielbank Bad Steben

Casinoplatz 1, 95138 Bad Steben, Bavaria Germany +49 9288 92510 [email protected] http://www.spielbanken-bayern.de/custom/index/sCustom/98
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Spielbank Bad Steben

4. Marktplatz

Markt, 96450, Coburg, Bavaria Germany +49 9561 898000 http://www.coburg-coburg.de/index.php
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4.5 based on 198 reviews

Marktplatz

In the centre of the historical old town with historically preserved architecture: City Hall, City House, court pharmacy (first and therefore Coburg’s oldest pharmacy), statue of Prince Albert. Every Wednesday and Saturday a weekly market takes place here and during Advent is the Coburg Christmas market.

Reviewed By Traveling_with_Hank - Eugene, United States

I visited the Marktplatz for the Christmas Market December 2019. It's in the center of the Marktplatz, and the Christmas Market has stalls placed in a way that forms multiple circles. It was so pleasant to walk around and around and around again. Of course, there is the delicious Coburger Bratwurst (don't miss it!), and lots of other foods and drinks and shopping. Mostly, I just enjoyed it for the people-watching (and the Bratwurst!) Down a nearby street, there are WCs for all the tourists. Coburg is a lovely town, and I can't wait to get back to its Christmas Market in 2021!

5. Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum

Festung 1, 96317 Kronach, Bavaria Germany +49 9261 60410 [email protected] http://www.kronach.de
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum

6. Bamberg Altstadt

Bamberg, Bavaria Germany +49 951 95320 http://www.bamberg.info
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4.5 based on 2,076 reviews

Bamberg Altstadt

From the 10th century onwards, this town became an important link with the Slav peoples, especially those of Poland and Pomerania. During its period of greatest prosperity, from the 12th century onwards, the architecture of Bamberg strongly influenced northern Germany and Hungary. In the late 18th century it was the centre of the Enlightenment in southern Germany, with eminent philosophers and writers such as Hegel and Hoffmann living there.

Reviewed By 548margaretb - Queensland, Australia

This beautiful UNESCO town has managed to maintain its medieval feel which makes for a very interesting walk I through the old town. The highlight for us was the walk along the river, over the bridge to the connecting buildings, view of little Venice and the jail and on to the Cathedral. The view of the Altstadt from the river is stunning! A speciality of this town is the smokey bacon flavoured beer which is an acquired taste! A lovely town to walk and explore!

7. Basilika Goessweinstein

Balthasar-Neumann-Str. 2, 91327 Gossweinstein, Bavaria Germany +49 9242 264 http://www.pfarrgemeinde-goessweinstein.de/kontakt/index.html
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Basilika Goessweinstein

8. Okologisch-Botanischer Garten

Universitaetsstr. 30, 95440, Bayreuth, Bavaria Germany +49 921 552961 http://www.obg.uni-bayreuth.de
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Okologisch-Botanischer Garten

9. Bamberg Cathedral

Domplatz 2, 96049 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany +49 951 5022512
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4.5 based on 1,027 reviews

Bamberg Cathedral

Reviewed By NeedPivo - Gaithersburg, United States

This is one of the most impressive German cathedrals I've ever visited; with the four towers (two were under scaffolding), the Bamberger Dom is a superb example of Late Romanesque design. In addition to some great art and sculpture, such as the Bamberg Horseman and the Veit Stoss Altar, the church houses the tomb of Pope Clement II, the only pope who is laid to rest north of the Alps. Adjacent is the Diocese Museum, if you are into this. Certainly, a MUST visit when in Bamberg.

10. Altes Rathaus

Obere Brucke, 96047 Bamberg, Bavaria Germany https://www.stadt.bamberg.de/?object=tx%7c2730.2229.1
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4.5 based on 803 reviews

Altes Rathaus

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

Most beautiful Rathaus I've seen in Germany so far. Walls are so nice. Also the building in front of the water. Great spot for pictures. Didn't went inside it, heard there is a porcelain collection.

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