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Forchheim

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Forchheim

Forchheim is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Hausen, 29km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.

Forchheim is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 30,442, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Forchheim 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 Forchheim to your route.

About Forchheim

Forchheim (German pronunciation: [ˈfɔʁçhaɪm] ) is a town in Upper Franconia (German: Oberfranken) in northern Bavaria, and also the seat of the administrative district of Forchheim. Forchheim is a former royal city, and is sometimes called the Gateway to the Franconian Switzerland, referring to the region of

Read more outstanding natural beauty to the north east of the town. Nowadays Forchheim is most famous for its ten day long beer and music festival (Annafest) which takes place in late July in an idyllic wooded hillside, home to 24 beer gardens, on the outskirts of the town. Forchheim's population, as of December 2013, was 30,705, and its land area is 44.95 square kilometres (17.36 square miles). Its position is 49° 44' N, 11° 04' E and its elevation is 265 metres (869 feet) above sea level.

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Where is Forchheim located?

Forchheim is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7175 latitude, 11.0588 longitude.

What is the population of Forchheim?

Forchheim has a population of approximately 30,442 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
30,442
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.7175, 11.0588

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 Forchheim

4 notable places 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle

The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.

29 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Norisring

Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.

32 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt

The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Germany

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Forchheim.

Hausen

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 3,625

Pinzberg

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,938

Heroldsbach

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 5,058

Weilersbach

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,985

Wiesenthau

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,711

Eggolsheim

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 6,313

Kirchehrenbach

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,304

Baiersdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 7,071

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