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Middle Franconia

4.4

Specialty Museums Historic Sites Landmarks

One of Germany's top economic regions, Middle Franconia is a land of rolling hills and misty valleys. A paradise for nature-lovers of all ages, Middle Franconia's caves attract adventurers keen on testing their courage underground. Its pristine nature preserves draw vacationers who prefer to explore natural attractions above ground. For a change of pace and a bit of urban fun, take a trip to Rothenburg, arguably the country's most famous small town, whose medieval center remains seemingly unblemished by the passage of time. The region's stunning contrasts between past and present are perhaps best exemplified by Nuremberg. This modern urban center stands in the shadow of an old, imperial castle, the Kaiserburg Nurnberg, and is among the area's main holiday centers. Middle Franconia is known for its distinct culinary tastes. Popular cycling routes run along several well-known carp ponds. These ponds are dedicated to the sustainable production the region's favorite freshwater fish. With our world travel planner, Germany vacations can be built around trips to Middle Franconia and other destinations in Germany.

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Kaiserburg Nurnberg

Nuremberg

4.3

Duration: 1 hour

Altstadt

Rothenburg

4.9

Duration: 30 minutes

Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände

Nuremberg

4.5

Duration: 1h 30 min

Town Walls

Rothenburg

4.8

Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in Middle Franconia

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St. Lorenz Church

Nuremberg

4.7

Duration: 30 minutes

Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds)

Nuremberg

4.3

Duration: 1h 30 min

Albrecht Durer's House

Nuremberg

4.1

Duration: 30 minutes

Nuremberg Palace of Justice

Nuremberg

4.5

Duration: 1h 30 min

Museums in Middle Franconia

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Germanisches Nationalmuseum

Nuremberg

4.4

Duration: 2 hours

Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum)

Rothenburg

4.1

Duration: 30 minutes

Toy Museum

Nuremberg

4.3

Duration: 1 hour

Memorium Nuremberg Trials

Nuremberg

4.6

Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Middle Franconia

DB Museum (German Railway Museum)

Nuremberg

4.5

Duration: 2h 30 min

Burggarten

Rothenburg

4.6

Duration: 1h 30 min

Zeppelinfeld

Nuremberg

4.2

Duration: 1h 30 min

Der Schoene Brunnen

Nuremberg

4.1

Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Middle Franconia

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Hauptmarkt

Nuremberg

3.9

Duration: 1h 30 min

Kathe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Shop

Rothenburg

4.3

Duration: 1h 30 min

Kathe Wohlfahrt

Rothenburg

4.5

Duration: 1h 30 min

Eisboutique

Zirndorf

4.8

Duration: 1h 30 min

Parks in Middle Franconia

Botanischer Garten

Erlangen

4.7

Duration: 1h 30 min

Schlossgarten

Erlangen

4.6

Duration: 1h 30 min

Schwabach Stadtpark

Schwabach

5.0

Duration: 30 minutes

Altmuhlsee Erlebnisspielplatz

Gunzenhausen

4.8

Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

Nuremberg Tours in English

Nuremberg

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg

4.7

Duration: 30 minutes

Altstadt

Nuremberg

4.8

Duration: 30 minutes

Tiergarten Nuernberg

Nuremberg

4.4

Duration: 4 hours

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