Seßlach

Children

Seßlach: Digitale Schnitzeljagd / Actionbound

Explore Seßlach with your smartphone and experience the Middle Ages digitally! Amidst defensive towers, city gates and city walls, you’ll experience a slice of history and discover fascinating details about the 'Pearl of the Coburg Region'. Can you answer the questions and complete the tasks? If so, you could even win a prize!

Recommended age: 6 years and over.
Suitable for pushchairs: yes
Changing facilities: no

You can download the Actionbound here.

Seßlach: Digitale Schnitzeljagd / Actionbound

Seßlach: Hattersdorfer Torturm

Did you know that Seßlach still has a complete medieval town wall? It has three gates and many defensive towers – the tallest is the Hattersdorf Gate Tower. How tall is it? Nobody knows for sure – but you could have a go at guessing. The best thing to do is climb the tower with your parents and count the steps. From the top, you’ll also have a fantastic view over the town and the surrounding countryside.

Recommended age: 6 years and over
Suitable for pushchairs: no
Changing facilities: no

Please enquire about opening hours at the Tourist Information Office:
Luitpoldstraße 3, ground floor, right
Tel. +49 (0) 9569 188 55 56
Email: tourismus@sesslach.de
The Tourist Information Office is open Mon–Thu 9am–12pm and Fri 9am–3.30pm

Seßlach: Hattersdorfer Torturm
Luitpoldstraße 2
96145 Seßlach
Telefon +49 (0) 9569 1885566
tourismus@sesslach.de
www.tourismus-sesslach.de

Seßlach: Hotzenplotz-Hut in der Tourist-Info

Watch out – the robber Hotzenplotz was here! Don’t believe it? Then pop into the tourist information centre – they’ve got his hat on display there. And if you fancy it, have a go at wearing it – your parents are sure to love taking a photo of you in it!

Did you know that the 2006 film ‘The Robber Hotzenplotz’ was actually partly filmed in Seßlach? Take a really close look at the market square – and perhaps you’ll recognise the Rodach Bridge, the allotment next to the bridge and the barn of what is now the ‘Kleiner Pörtner’ (it served as a prison in the film). And the hat? It’s one of the five original film hats worn by Hotzenplotz actor Armin Rohde during filming.

Opening hours
Mon to Thu 9am–12pm
Fri 9am–3.30pm

Seßlach: Hotzenplotz-Hut in der Tourist-Info
Luitpoldstraße 3 / EG rechts
96145 Seßlach
Telefon +49 (0) 9569 1885566
tourismus@sesslach.de
www.tourismus-sesslach.de

Seßlach – Camping Sonnland, swimming pond.

Seßlach: Camping Sonnland

Camping Sonnland is situated just outside Seßlach. The 25,000 m² south-facing slope offers 80 pitches for caravans, motorhomes or tents, as well as cosy holiday cottages, each with 40 m² of living space.

The site features modern sanitary facilities and is particularly attractive thanks to its own idyllically landscaped natural swimming pond, complete with a stream, three wooden jetties and inviting seating and sunbathing areas.

Detailed information for motorhome owners can be found here, further information can be found on the website.

Seßlach: Camping Sonnland
Bahnhofstraße 154
96145 Seßlach
Telefon +49 (0) 9569 220
info@Camping-Sonnland.de
www.camping-sonnland.de

Seßlach: Burgspielplatz

The newly redesigned Seßlach Castle Playground (also known as the Oberer Zwinger Playground) is an adventure playground situated right next to the historic city walls. Following a comprehensive renovation by a parents’ initiative, the ‘play paradise’ was officially reopened in May 2025. It offers a modern selection of play equipment, including slides and swings, designed to complement the town’s medieval atmosphere.

Suitable for pushchairs: yes
Changing facilities: yes

Seßlach: Burgspielplatz
Dr.-Müller-Zwinger
96145 Seßlach

Seßlach: Naturschutzgebiet "Tongruben Muggenbach"

The former Muggenbach clay pits are located approximately 5 kilometres north-west of Seßlach and are a popular hiking area. As the name suggests, clay was quarried here in the 19th century; subsequently, a habitat unique in Bavaria developed in and around the ‘Graue Grube’ and the ‘Rote Grube’. It almost fell victim to being used as a landfill site, but fortunately the BUND Naturschutz e. V. was able to prevent this by purchasing the land. Since 2000, the area, covering just under 26 hectares, has been a nature reserve and is home to Upper Franconia’s largest population of yellow-bellied toads, as well as numerous endangered hymenoptera (e.g. the digger wasp Psen exaratus, newly discovered in Bavaria) and ground beetles. Snipe, kingfishers, stone crabs, nightjars, woodlarks and turtle doves can also be found here.

Suitable for pushchairs: no
Changing facilities: no

Seßlach: Naturschutzgebiet "Tongruben Muggenbach"

Seßlach: Naturbad Autilus

The Autilus Natural Pool and Leisure Centre in Autenhausen is a popular destination for day trips. Here, plants and microorganisms keep the water clean instead of chlorine – which is not only much more environmentally friendly, but also much gentler on the skin and hair. A play area with a spring invites the little ones to splash about. A diving rock and a wide wave slide promise swimming fun for older children. A kiosk and a small beer garden ensure that thirst and hunger don’t stand a chance, and the adjacent campsite offers an adventurous, nature-filled place to stay overnight. Bookings for the campsite can be made via the town of Seßlach by emailing tourismus@sesslach.de or by calling 09569-188 55 66.