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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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Pottenstein sits on the route: 10 minutes from Gößweinstein, 42km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.
Pottenstein is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 5,501, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pottenstein 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 Pottenstein to your route.
Pottenstein Castle (German: Burg Pottenstein) is one of the oldest castles in Franconian Switzerland, a region in the German state of Bavaria. It stands on a rock above the eponymous town of Pottenstein in the Upper Franconian county of Bayreuth. The castle is home to a museum and both may be visited for a fee.
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Pottenstein is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7713 latitude, 11.4078 longitude.
Pottenstein has a population of approximately 5,501 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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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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.
42 km · about 50 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.
43 km · about 50 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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