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Bad Staffelstein

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Bad Staffelstein

Bad Staffelstein is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ebensfeld, 25km from Bamberg Old Town.

Bad Staffelstein is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 10,618, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bad Staffelstein sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bad Staffelstein to your route.

About Bad Staffelstein

Bad Staffelstein (German pronunciation: [baːt ˈʃtafl̩ˌʃtaɪn] ) is a town in the Bavarian Administrative Region of Upper Franconia in Germany. It has around 10,000 inhabitants. Bad Staffelstein is known for several landmarks, such as the Basilica of the Vierzehnheiligen designed by Balthasar Neumann, the former

Read more monastery of Banz Abbey, now Banz Castle, and the 540 meter high Staffelberg. Most recently, it has been the thermal salt water spa, for which the town received the title Bad (spa) in 2001, that has made Staffelstein a tourist attraction.

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Where is Bad Staffelstein located?

Bad Staffelstein is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1020 latitude, 11.0013 longitude.

What is the population of Bad Staffelstein?

Bad Staffelstein has a population of approximately 10,618 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
10,618
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.1020, 11.0013

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Bad Staffelstein

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bamberg Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Bad Staffelstein

  • 78 kmSchleizer DreieckGermany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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