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Rothenburg & Skip the Line Harburg Castle: Full-Day tour
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Rothenburg: Private Night Watchman Tour
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Würzburg: Guided Walking Tour
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What to do in Franconia
Popular places to visit
Klein Venedig
You can find out about the history of Old Town Bamberg with a stop at Klein Venedig. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can do some window-shopping at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Nuremberg Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Nuremberg Zoo during your trip to Nuremberg? Experience the area's festivals and museums.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
Bamberg Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Old Town Bamberg with a stop at Bamberg Cathedral. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
Würzburg Residence
Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.
Old Town Hall
Learn about the local history of Old Town Bamberg with a stop at Old Town Hall. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
Altmühlsee
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Altmühlsee during your travels in Gunzenhausen. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Areas of Franconia
Nuremberg Old Town
Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
Würzburg City Centre
Würzburg City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Würzburg Cathedral and Neumünster.
Mitte
Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and St. Sebaldus Church are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
Altstadt Würzburg
Altstadt Würzburg is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg and Würzburg Residence.
Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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