A journey to the past – experience medieval Bavaria
Immerse yourself in a journey back in time and discover the traces of medieval history which can still be found in many places in Bavaria, even today.
Would you like to learn about the history of Bavaria? Would you like to know how life was “back in the day” or are you simply looking for a trip destination that is a little bit different? These trip destinations allow you to dive into the medieval period and experience a whole new, “old” side to Bavaria.
The Plassenburg: A journey through Kulmbach's history
Almost 900 years old, Plassenburg Castle was once the centre of power of the Hohenzollern dynasty. Today, behind the walls of this beautiful Franconian town are four museums about life and the military of the time.
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Kulmbach
Kulmbach
The artisans' yard in Nuremberg
The artisans' yard is a collection of small workshops that lets visitors see a living tradition of old handicrafts in Nuremberg. Afterwards, delicious food is available from the city's oldest sausage maker.
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Nürnberg Hbf (Nuremberg main station)
Nürnberg Hbf (Nuremberg main station)
The Franconian Open Air Museum Bad Windsheim
A trip to the Franconian Open Air Museum is like a journey back in time. 700 years of Franconian everyday history come alive again here.
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Bad Windsheim
Bad Windsheim
Time travel in the old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Let yourself be enchanted by the historic flair of the old town on a stroll through Rothenburg: the town centre attracts visitors with its narrow half-timbered houses and numerous towers like something out of a fairy tale.
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Blutenburg castle
A medieval fort in an idyllic setting, a late Gothic chapel with a love of detail, and the world's largest collection of books for children and teenagers – Blutenburg castle in western Munich has a lot to offer.
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München-Pasing
München-Pasing