Historical Franconia will entice you
Enjoy the area's history, museums and cathedral with a rental holiday home in Franconia. This city's local tours, sightseeing and cafes draw many visitors. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Franconia
Are you searching for things to do in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Franconia a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Baumwipfelpfad Steigerwald (11.5 mi / 18.5 km)
- Freizeit-Land Geiselwind (13.7 mi / 22 km)
- Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn (18.8 mi / 30.2 km)
- Obermain Therme (19.6 mi / 31.5 km)
- Freizeitbad Atlantis (22.7 mi / 36.5 km)
- Weingut Hans Wirsching (24 mi / 38.6 km)
Exploring the natural features in Franconia
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Franconia is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Schloss Weissenstein (9.6 mi / 15.4 km)
- Steigerwald Nature Park (13.3 mi / 21.3 km)
- Franconian Switzerland-Veldenstein Forest Nature Park (13.3 mi / 21.3 km)
- Hassberge Nature Park (16.9 mi / 27.2 km)
- Dechsendorfer Weiher (20.5 mi / 33 km)
- Erlangen Botanical Garden (23.7 mi / 38.1 km)
How to get to and around Franconia
The nearest airport is in Nuremberg (NUE-Nuremberg Airport), located 31.7 mi (51 km) from the city centre.
If you prefer to travel by train, Oberhaid Station, Ebelsbach-Eltmann Station and Hallstadt (b Bamberg) Station are the main stations in the area. You can see more of Franconia by jumping on the metro at Altendorf Buttenheim Station, Forchheim Kersbach Station or Baiersdorf S-Bahn.