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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Pegnitz sits on the route: 20 minutes from Auerbach, 47km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.
Pegnitz is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 14,279, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pegnitz 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 Pegnitz to your route.
Pegnitz (German: [ˈpeːɡnɪts] ) is a town in the Bayreuth district in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, with a population of approximately 15,000 inhabitants. It is also the source of the river Pegnitz. The city Bayreuth is about 27 km to the north.
The villages (Ortsteile) in Pegnitz are:
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Christmas market, the Open-Air Rock Festival Waldstock, and above all, the seasonal strong-beer festival called Flinderer.
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Pegnitz is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7522 latitude, 11.5419 longitude.
Pegnitz has a population of approximately 14,279 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.
Full driving guide for Germany4 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.
47 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.
49 km · about 55 min drive
museum
The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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