Travel to historical Franconian Switzerland
Take a holiday to Franconian Switzerland and enjoy the area's history, churches and festivals. Renowned for its zoo, rock climbing and cave exploring, this city welcomes all visitors. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Franconian Switzerland
Are you hoping to find attractions to see during your stay? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Franconian Switzerland a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
- Obermain Therme (22.4 mi / 36 km)
- Freizeitbad Atlantis (25 mi / 40.2 km)
- Nuremberg Zoo (27.1 mi / 43.7 km)
- Tierpark Rohrensee (15.6 mi / 25.2 km)
- Golfclub Erlangen (16.7 mi / 26.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Franconian Switzerland
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Franconian Switzerland is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sanspareil Rock Garden (10.7 mi / 17.2 km)
- Schloss Weissenstein (20 mi / 32.1 km)
- Ostsee (22.9 mi / 36.8 km)
- Ochsenkopf (28.2 mi / 45.3 km)
- Fichtelsee (29.6 mi / 47.7 km)
- Devil's Cave (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
How to get to and around Franconian Switzerland
The nearest airport is in Nuremberg (NUE-Nuremberg Airport), located 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from the city centre.
If you prefer to travel by train, Ebermannstadt Station, Pretzfeld Station and Kirchehrenbach Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can see more of Franconian Switzerland by catching a ride on the metro at Altendorf Buttenheim Station, Forchheim Kersbach Station or Baiersdorf S-Bahn.