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"APPRECIATING VALUES - DISCOVERING TREASURES"
.This is the motto of the Burgenstraße, which leads from Mannheim to Bayreuth and is one of the oldest holiday routes in Germany. About 60 castles and palaces can be admired along the 780-kilometre-long route. In addition, there are plenty of opportunities for an individual and relaxed stroll through the past, whether by car, camper van, bicycle or classic car.
The glow of lights and the smell of cookies - Advent on the Castle Road
Feel the magic of the Advent season - the towns along the Burgenstrasse get in the mood for Christmas with the glow of lights and the smell of gingerbread. Christmas markets against a unique historical backdrop, Christmas exhibitions, concerts and many other events accompany visitors through the pre-Christmas period.
You can find an overview of all Christmas events here.
The globally known Christmas market "Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt", the "Reiterlesmarkt" in Rothenburg ob der Tauber that exists since the 15th century, as well as the Christmas markets in Heidelberg, Heilbronn and other larger cities at the Castle Road have their gates open during the whole Advent season.
But also the smaller Christmas markets at the Castle Road like the Castle Christmas Market in Abenberg or the Christmas market in Cadolzburg which almost all take place on the first or the second Advent weekend, are always worth a visit.
On three or on all four Advent weekends the old German Christmas market in Bad Wimpfen, the Christmas market in Öhringen under the motto "Winter, wonder, christmas glitter" or the Christmas market in Kronach are lovely destinations for a pre-Christmas trip.
In Forchheim in Franconian Switzerland the town hall forms the "most beautiful Advent calendar of the world" with its windows.
Also lovingly designed cribs can be admired in many places. A special feature plays surely the Crib Town Bamberg, where at about fourty stations museum cribs and church cribs and also large cribs are displayed.
Find out more about it in the event calendar of the Castle Road
Nuremberg - Christmas Market (photo: Steffen Oliver Riese).
Cadolzburg - Christmas Market.
Bamberg - Crib of St. Otto (photo: Bamberg Tourismus Service).
Rothenburg ob der Tauber - 750 th Anniversary “Reichsstadt”
Rothenburg ob der Tauber celebrates "750 years as an imperial city" in imperial city splendour in 2024. Rothenburg's status as an imperial city was confirmed in a document on 15 May 1274. This anniversary will be celebrated with a festive programme ranging from an academic conference to an exhibition and historical plays.
Bamberg - 1000th anniversary of the death Emperor Henry II.
The fact that Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site is also thanks to him: Emperor Henry II (973-1024) founded the diocese, donated the cathedral and endowed Bamberg with great art treasures. To mark the 1000th anniversary of his death, the city is therefore honoring him with a themed year in 2024. Numerous exhibitions and events around the Domberg will remind visitors of how great Henry's influence was on the city.
More information (only in German)
Schwetzingen - Carl Theodor Year
In 2024, Schwetzingen celebrates the 300th birthday of a great patron of science, research, art and music. Elector Carl Theodor (1724-1799) shaped the Palatinate court in the 18th century like no other. Numerous events will take place in autumn to mark the anniversary, including exhibitions, lectures and special guided tours.
You will feel completely comfortable ...
in the Premium Partner Hotels at the Castle Road. What close affinity to the Castle Road they have, what they stand for und what they offer, you will find under www.hotels-burgenstrasse.de Brand new to the network: The Berggasthof Königstuhl and the Schlosshotel Molkenkur in Heidelberg and the Schlosshotel Hohenstein in Ahorn near Coburg.
‘Hotel recommendations for connoisseurs’ newly published
With the motto "hotel recommendations for connoisseurs", a brochure of our 14 premium partner hotels has been released. The charming, personally managed houses are introduced on 36 pages, completed by tips for your very personal Castle Road travel. Brand new members are in Heidelberg the Berggasthof Königstuhl and the Castle Hotel Molkenkur, as well as in Ahorn near Coburg the Castle Hotel Hohenstein.
Castle Road by classic car
For the first time we have worked out the tours along the Castle Road, which are specially designed for trips with the vintage car. The route suggestions are supplemented by hotel tips and the best parking facilities. In addition, there is the brochure "Selected routes from castle to castle" (only in German). Further information
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