Forchheim District — A Land Showing Franconian History

The Forchheim district covers part of the Franconian Switzerland area in Bavaria. You know what that means… Lots of opportunities for fun, sport, and relaxation as well as discovering a good deal of Germany’s history and German culture.

Forchheim District Map

Map of the Forchheim District

Towns & Villages in the Forchheim District

  • Obertrubach
  • Pinzberg
  • Poxdorf (U. Franc.)
  • Pretzfeld
  • Unterleinleiter
  • Weilersbach
  • Weißenohe
  • Wiesenthau
  • Wiesenttal

Forchheim itself, the capital, is definitely worth a trip. A few stunning churches, the Kaiserpfalz Castle, and some remaining parts of its wall from the 16th century.

Then there is the town of Ebermannstadt with a prehistoric museum, a few historical churches, and quite a few routes for walking, biking and hiking tours.

Then there is Gräfenberg worth to mention as it has a very historical town center as well as an interesting Turmuhrenmuseum, a museum showing all kinds of Tower Clocks which have been built in the 19th and 20th century in that house.

 

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