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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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Heiligenstadt is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Aufseß, 46km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.
Heiligenstadt is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 3,690, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Heiligenstadt 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 Heiligenstadt to your route.
Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪlɪɡn̩ˌʃtat ʔɪn ˈʔoːbɐˌfʁaŋkn̩], lit. 'Heiligenstadt in Upper Franconia'; officially: Heiligenstadt i. OFr.) is a community with market rights in the Upper Franconian district of Bamberg. The town clusters round the base of Schloss Greifenstein.
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tourism the old school was converted into today's town hall, the historic marketplace was remodelled, and at Easter it is adorned with an Easter fountain. Furthermore, an old barn was converted into a community centre.
The community with its houses under memorial protection and its historically interesting church is a well known outing destination.
Visitors are especially numerous at Easter when many come to see the Franconian Switzerland’s Easter fountains.
The Evangelical St.-Veit- und St.-Michaels-Kirche (church) goes back to a former tithe barn. The freestanding belltower stands on what is left of a former castle. Unusual for an Evangelical church is the elaborate Baroque painting on the wooden galleries and the panelled ceilings.
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Heiligenstadt is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.8630 latitude, 11.1718 longitude.
Heiligenstadt has a population of approximately 3,690 people, making it a town in Germany.
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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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A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.
21 km · about 25 min drive
castle
The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.
46 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.
48 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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