City breaks in Franconia: Your short break in Dinkelsbühl

• Historic old town: visit and stay overnight
• A green city wall tour
• The Dinkelsbühler Kinderzeche
• Excursions, cycling and arrival

In the southeast of the Frankenhöhe on the Wörnitz lies the former imperial city of Dinkelsbühl. She belongs to Ansbach district in Middle Franconia. Dinkelsbuehl is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Germany. The city is on the Romantic Road and beautiful in the green. Cultural events and markets take place throughout the year. It is worth visiting in December Christmas market in the courtyard of the Heiliggeistspital. Lively and with many attractions, yet manageable and not overcrowded. Ideally suited for your next short vacation. You can also find some first impressions in our video.

Sights in the historic old town

One 1188 became Dinkelsbühl, initially only a fortification, as “burgus Tinkelspuhel” first mentioned. 1274 became the place Imperial city and received many special rights and privileges. The historic old town of Dinkelsbühl and the surrounding area City wall with towers and gates is very well preserved today. It owes this to a monument protection ordinance issued by King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Even in World War II, the city was hardly damaged. Since most of the sights are close together, you can explore the city good on foot explore. Parking is difficult (only short-term parking zones) and you are not allowed to drive into the old town by car on Sunday afternoons. But there are public ones for tired feet Busse or medieval-inspired covered wagon tours.

start yours Old town tour at the Weinmarkt: Here in the center you will find magnificent ones patrician buildings with shops, restaurants, hotels and cafes. Like this for example German house at the wine market 3 with beautiful decorative half-timbering and carvings from the late Renaissance. You can stay here historically and comfortably. The house is listed on TripAdvisor as No. 1 among the hotels in Dinkelsbühl. Are you looking for a cheaper place to stay: The youth hostel in one former granary from 1508 is not far away.

From Weinmarkt you turn into Kirchhöflein off and get to Münster St. Georg. The Minster is considered one of the most beautiful late Gothic hall churches in southern Germany. It’s not far from there Old City Hall, one of the most important architectural monuments in Dinkelsbühl. here at Altrathausplatz 14 is this today Museum “House of History Dinkelsbühl – Of War and Peace”. You can learn a lot about Dinkelsbühl’s eventful history on 365 days (Monday to Sunday) for 4 euros per adult. nest every year storks on the old town hall. You can get them via a Webcam watch. It’s right next door Tourist Information. You can pick up many more suggestions for city walks, guided tours and events here or in advance to download.

A green city wall tour

A Walk around the city walls it’s worth it. You walk about 2.5 kilometers, partly inside and partly outside the city walls. Around the outer wall are plaques on the city’s history. On the way you will not only discover walls, but also gardens and green spaces. Of the Rothenburger Weiherdie Herb gardens at Nördlinger Tor, Noah’s Ark Gardenrose beds and orchards invite you

Your way leads you 14 wall towers and 4 well-preserved city gates over. Below that farmer’s storm, the landmark of the city. From here you can take beautiful photos with a view over the Wörnitz river. the historic town mill at Nördlinger Tor is a fortified mill, which was part of the city fortifications with the battlements. That Museum 3. Dimension, which is located in it today, shows exhibitions about three-dimensionality, sensory illusions or holography. It has from April to October daily from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m open, from November to March Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: 10 euros for adults, 6 euros for children up to 12

Even the richly decorated Rothenburger Tor directly at the city park is one of the most beautiful corners of the city. Here you can find out in one permanent exhibition Interesting facts about the time witch hunts in Dinkelsbuehl.

Highlight of the year: the children’s mine

That historical festival play “Die Kinderzeche” is the cultural highlight of the year in Dinkelsbühl. With historical processions, performancesevents, dances and the Sweden camp for everyone. The spectacle will take place this year from 15.07.2022 bis 24.07.2022 instead of. It tells one Legend has it that the children of Dinkelsbühl saved their town from the Swedes during the Thirty Years’ War. The term “Zeche” developed from 1629. What was meant was a “bounty” that Catholic Latin students received as a reward. And that’s what they called the school trip at the beginning of the vacation. The term later expanded to include school festivals and parades. With the historic festival, what used to be student celebrations gradually turned into a city and children’s festival organized by the citizens.

2022 celebrates the festival 125th anniversary with numerous special events until October.

Im Kinderzech Arsenal, the former municipal granary, Bauhofstraße 43, you can find out more about the history of the children’s mine in today’s museum. This is also where it is Fundus for the festival authentic costumes, weapons and props. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (from Easter to October), also on market Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and for groups on request.

Excursions and cycling and around Dinkelsbühl

Lots of greenery, cool forests, ponds and lakes, which are often also suitable for swimming, await you in the area. Next to Bike tours around Dinkelsbühl also lead several Fernradwege past the city:

• The bike path romantic street runs from Würzburg to Füssen. It takes you to Rothenburg, Dinkelsbühl, Augsburg and Neuschwanstein Castle, among other places.
• Or cycle over 107 kilometers Wörnitzradweg from Schillingsfürst via Dinkelsbühl along the Wörnitz to Wassertrüdingen. From there it goes on to Donauwörth.
• On the Franconian water cycle path The circular tour West takes you via Dinkelsbühl.

smaller hikes you can for example in Mutschachwald, in the east of the old town of Dinkelsbühl. In the popular recreation area woodpecker species, owls and eagle owls can be observed. Visit the Kneipp facility in the forest, which you can reach via a marked hiking trail.

Of the Dennenlohe Castle Park in Unterschwaningen is a 25-minute drive from Dinkelsbühl. The theme gardens are located in a beautiful water landscape with islands and bridges. If you Rhododendron love, you’ll get your money’s worth here. Is open from April to October daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.myou can tickets (15 euros per person) online or on site.

How to get there

You go by car via the A7 Würzburg-Ulm motorway to the Dinkelsbühl/ Fichtenau motorway exit. Or you come via the A6, exit Feuchtwangen Nord. You can also take the Romantic Road (B25).

trailer or caravan travellers by the way, there are several pitches to disposal. Also on that campsite SeeCamp Dinkelsbühl can you stay overnight with a motorhome.

One train connection unfortunately Dinkelsbühl does not have it. The nearest train stations are Crailsheim, Nördlingen oder Ansbach. From there there are regular public bus connections. From April to October the Romantic Road buses from Frankfurt, Würzburg, Augsburg or Munich.

Have fun in Dinkelsbühl!

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