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Waischenfeld

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Waischenfeld

Waischenfeld sits on the route: 15 minutes from Glashütten, 47km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.

Waischenfeld is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 3,167, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Waischenfeld 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 Waischenfeld to your route.

About Waischenfeld

Waischenfeld (German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪʃn̩ˌfɛlt] ) is a town in the district of Bayreuth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in Franconian Switzerland, 20 km southwest of Bayreuth. It consists of the following districts: Aalkorb, Breitenlesau, Doos, Eichenbirkig, Gösseldorf, Gutenbiegen, Hammermühle, Hannberg,

Read more Heroldsberg, Heroldsberg-Tal, Hubenberg, Köttweinsdorf, Kugelau, Langenloh, Löhlitz, Nankendorf, Neusig, Pulvermühle, Rabeneck, Sauerhof, Saugendorf, Schafhof, Schlößlein, Schönhaid, Schönhof, Seelig, Siegritzberg, Waischenfeld, Zeubach. The town is the location of Waischenfeld Castle.

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Where is Waischenfeld located?

Waischenfeld is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.8464 latitude, 11.3481 longitude.

What is the population of Waischenfeld?

Waischenfeld has a population of approximately 3,167 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
3,167
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.8464, 11.3481

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 Waischenfeld

3 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 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 Waischenfeld.

Glashütten

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,569

Gößweinstein

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km away

Pottenstein

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 5,501

Aufseß

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,410

Hollfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 5,206

Mistelgau

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 3,858

Unterleinleiter

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 1,258

Heiligenstadt

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 3,690

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