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
What to do and see in Upper Franconia, Bavaria: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Upper Franconia, Germany including Automobilmuseum Fichtelberg, Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage), New Castle, Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen, Plassenburg, Marktplatz, Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum, Bamberg Altstadt, Okologisch-Botanischer Garten, Sommerrodelbahnen Pottenstein.
Restaurants in Upper Franconia
1. Automobilmuseum Fichtelberg
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
More than 500 exhibition pieces are waiting for the visitors. You will find cars, motorcycles, planes tanks, helicopters and more.
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. New Castle
4. 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.
5. Plassenburg
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany
Really nice castle up the hill. Great view of the town from up. Museums were closed but still was able to walk around, sit and take pictures. Must visit if stopping in Kulmbach.
6. Marktplatz
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4.5 based on 198 reviews
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!
7. Festung Rosenberg - Deutsches Festungsmuseum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
8. Bamberg Altstadt
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4.5 based on 2,076 reviews
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!
