Things to do in Miltenberg, Bavaria

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Things to do in Miltenberg, Bavaria

Germany is awash with charming medieval towns packed with picturesque cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. One of the most beautiful of these medieval towns is Miltenberg (map). This little town, located in Lower Franconia (Bavaria), lies on a narrow strip of land between a bend of the Main River and the forested hills of the Odenwald. The old town, with its quaint houses, hidden alleys and gorgeous squares, is a delight to explore. You can walk along the Haupstrasse (Main Street) from one end to the other in about 30 minutes but I recommend spending more time in Miltenberg to truly appreciate its romantic ambiance and variety of cultural, natural and culinary attractions. Here are twelve things to do in Miltenberg and its surroundings:

what to do in miltenberg — Miltenberg seen from Mildenburg (castle)

Miltenberg can trace its history all the way back to pre-Roman times. However, the town as we know it

Miltenberg in Bavaria, a Charming Town along the German Half-Timbered House Route

About an hour of driving from Frankfurt am Major, Miltenberg in Bavaria is a delight to explore. The Miltenberg previous town lies on the remaining bank of Most important amongst the Spessart and Odenwald ranges. Its dominating look is those 50 %-timbered houses relationship from the 15th to 18th generations. Just about at every convert, you will see ridiculous 50 %-timbered residences.

The outdated town of Miltenberg in Bavaria has just one key street, the Hauptstraße in between the two town gates, the Mainzer Tor and the Würzburger Tor. Most sights are alongside the Hauptstraße close to Schwarzviertel (Black Quarter), Schnatterloch (Outdated Industry Sq.), and Engelplatz close to the city hall. From either the old market place square or Engelplatz behind the metropolis corridor, you can wander up to Miltenberg Castle. It took me a whole day to explore the old 50 %-timbered residences and charming squares, stroll up to