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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Wilhelmsdorf is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Oberreichenbach, 27km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.
Wilhelmsdorf is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 1,269, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wilhelmsdorf 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 Wilhelmsdorf to your route.
Wilhelmsdorf (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪlhɛlmsˌdɔʁf] ) is a municipality in the district of Neustadt (Aisch)-Bad Windsheim in Bavaria in Germany.
Wilhelmsdorf was established by Huguenots. The village was named after the sovereign ruler George William, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, who sheltered them. The HuguenotRead more
tradition is still a part of the village history. Sermons in the local Lutheran church were held in French until around 1900.
In the 19th century, Wilhelmsdorf was well known for their stocking-weavers. In 1903 the first compass factory was established. In the 20th century several competing compass factories were located at Wilhelmsdorf. Now Wilhelmsdorf has a compass museum.
Wilhelmsdorf should not be mistaken for Wilhermsdorf, a village 15 km away.
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Wilhelmsdorf is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5642 latitude, 10.7372 longitude.
Wilhelmsdorf has a population of approximately 1,269 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
31 km · about 35 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
One of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, with half-timbered houses, intact city walls, and a famous Christmas market.
45 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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