In this guide we include tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurants and other information for your best visit to Feuchtwangen in Bavaria.
A trip to Feuchtwangen can be part of the plan to get to know the entire Romantic Road in Germany, the best known tourist route in the country, or even a weekend or holiday day trip.
We write about 8 of the best attractions on the Romantic Road in Germany with up-to-date tips, be sure to check it out.
Where is the city of Feuchtwangen in Germany
Feuchtwangen is a city in Germany, located in the Ansbach district, in the state of Bavaria.
Feuchtwangen is 211 Km from Frankfurt (approx. 2h 15 min drive). I haven’t taken the train to the city yet, but you can search for options on the Deutsch Bahn (train journey takes in around 4 hours).
Taking reference to the capital of the country, it is 507 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 5h 45 min), in relation to other cities, it is 136 km from Stuttgart (approx. 1h 45min) and 229 Km from Munich (approx. 2h 30min).
How to go to Feuchtwangen in Germany
The best way to travel in Germany is very much up to you. We alternated a lot between using the country’s excellent railway network and also taking advantage of the no less excellent German roads and highways (who has never heard of the Autobahns with no speed limit, right?).
If you want to go by train from Munich, the journey takes approximately 3 hours.
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Romantic Road in Germany (Romantische Straße)
The German Romantic Route is the name given to a travel itinerary in southern Germany that crosses the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It passes through 460 kilometers and 29 cities, starting in Würzburg to Füssen (where the famous Neuschwanstein Castle) linking various historic attractions and picturesque castles.
Feuchtwangen is part of the suggested itinerary and we have a complete and well-detailed travel guide with tips on how to get to know Germany’s Romantic Road, be sure to check it out.
Suggestions for activities and tours in the city of Feuchtwangen and other destinations on the German Romantic Road:
Where to stay in Feuchtwangen in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Feuchtwangen as a base to visit the Romantic Route (it is much more common, for example, to stay in Munich or Frankfurt and take a trip -back), there is an option to stay.
Some accommodations close to the center of Feuchtwangen that are worth visiting:
- Gasthaus Schöllmann
- Ringstraße 54, 91555 Feuchtwangen, Germany
- 8.5 – Very good out of 404 ratings
- Guest Reviews: Breakfast was excellent! The staff was very friendly and the room for breakfast very cozy.
- Land-Gast-Hof WALKMÜHLE
- Walkmühle 1, 91555 Feuchtwangen, Germany
- 8.3 – Very good out of 301 ratings
- Guest Reviews: This was an exceptional overnight stay in a traditional old German inn. The stairs creaked, the room spotless and plain. The family were so welcoming and friendly and the dinner and breakfast were fantastic.
- Hotel Wilder Mann
- Alter Ansbacher Berg 2, 91555 Feuchtwangen, Germany
- 8.7 – Fabulous out of 251 reviews
- Guest Reviews: Fantastic breakfast, great location, and incredibly helpful owners! I highly recommend this place!
There are many other accommodation options in hotels, hostels and inns, be sure to check them out at Booking.com.
Things to do in Feuchtwangen in Germany
The origins of Feuchtwangen can be traced back to a Benedictine monastery mentioned in the 8th century as being “quite prosperous”. And it was in 1241 that it became a free imperial city.
Around 1400, the wall with its 14 towers and 3 gates was built, but many of its parts were demolished.
The city has seen conflicts such as the German Peasants’ War, the Protestant Reformation, the Thirty Years’ War and both World Wars, but much of its buildings remain. Even being a center for receiving post-war refugees.
And for its historical and regional importance, Feuchtwangen is now part of Germany’s Romantic Road.
Kreuzgangspiele Feuchtwangen (Summer Party in Feuchtwangen Cloister)
The cloister plays are theater festivals that have been held every summer since 1949 in the monastery garden in front of the arcades of the Romanesque cloister of the former Benedictine monastery in the town of Feuchtwangen.
The special feature of this open-air theater is its chamber-play character. The theater space is inserted in an enclosed area formed by the former cloister and the imposing façade of the former Stiftskirche.
You can check the schedule and updated information on the official website .
Top tourist attractions
We have listed below some of the tourist attractions that can be included in your travel itinerary in Feuchtwangen.
- Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church)
- The former collegiate church, with Romanesque remains and later expansions, stands on the site of the former church of the Benedictine monastery.
- Collegiate church built in the 13th century, successor to the monastery’s Romanesque church with a Gothic choir. Its altar of the Virgin Mary has panels of painting by Michael Wolgemut.
- Marktplatz (Market Square)
- Main square of the city. Worth seeing are the streets adjacent to the market square with Museumsstraße, Untere Torstraße, Hindenburgstraße, Bärmeyerplatz and others, as well as the picturesque alleys along the city wall with their artisans and farmers’ houses
- In the center of the square is the Röhrenbrunnen, a “tubular iron fountain” from 1727 that boasts a statue of Minerva as protector of crafts and crafts. Surrounding the fountain are the coats of arms: the coat of arms of the Margrave of Ansbach, the coat of arms of Württemberg as a sign of the ironworks in Königsbronn and the two coats of arms of the city, imperial eagle and fir tree.
- Johanniskirche (St. John’s Church)
- Church of Saint John built around the 12th century with a Baroque altar and a late Gothic tabernacle
- Fränkisches Museum (Museum of Franconia)
- Museum of Franconia is considered one of the most beautiful and rich museums of folk art in southern Germany. After two years of remodeling and conversion works, it was reopened at the end of February 2008.
- The museum showcases a varied collection of artifacts relating to Franconian life over, mainly, the last two hundred and fifty years.
It is an interesting mix of exhibits which, for the €3 entrance fee, is well worth it. a visit. All information boards are in German. - Updated information on the official website.
- Romanischer Kreuzgang (Romanesque cloister)
- Romanesque cloister from the 12th century that served as a backdrop for the stage that housed the theater of the Summer Festival.
In addition to the points listed, be sure to explore the entire city Feuchtwangen and admire the city’s alleys and buildings, especially its historic square, the Marktplatz, other small churches and medieval houses.
Tips for a 1-day itinerary in Feuchtwangen in Germany
Our suggested itinerary in Feuchtwangen is to divide your itinerary into two parts:
- Start the day strolling through the city center, getting to know Marktplatz and its surrounding streets.
- Take the opportunity to see the Stiftskirche.
Take a break for lunch
- Take advantage of the afternoon to visit the Johanniskirche, the Romanischer Kreuzgang and the Fränkisches Museum.
As you can see, it is possible to get to know the city in a single day or even in a period of the day, unless you like to spend hours in museums and churches.
And after that you continue your journey to the next town on German Romantic Road.
Where to eat in Feuchtwangen in Germany – Tips for bars and restaurants
If you’re traveling in Germany, I believe you should look for restaurants specializing in the country’s traditional cuisine or even a Biergarten for a German beer.
In Feuchtwangen we only saw some option:
- Landgasthaus Forste
- Mosbach 33, 91555 Feuchtwangen, Bavaria Germany
- 4.5 out of 37 reviews
- Customer comments: Pleasant atmosphere, good food, large portions, good value for money, friendly service. Beautiful beer garden.
- Sindel-buckel
- Spitalstr. 28, 91555 Feuchtwangen, Bavaria Germany
- 4.0 out of 68 reviews
- Customer Feedback: The restaurant was packed with locals. Waitress couldn’t speak English but she was extremely nice and kind. All the food we ordered was so delicious and fresh.
- Greifen Post
- Marktplatz 8, 91555 Feuchtwangen, Bavaria Germany
- 4.0 out of 37 reviews
- Customer Reviews: Great Roast Duck. Well-prepared regional dishes. Service was great. I would recommend it on your way along the Bavarian Romantic Road
- Walkmuehle
- Walkmuehle 1, 91555 Feuchtwangen, Bavaria Germany
- 4.0 out of 30 reviews
- Customer Reviews: The food is delicious there. 😍 There weren’t many dishes overall, but they were quite generous with the portions and the price was ok for that. The service there is the friendliest we’ve ever had and it’s great to talk to people. We’ll be back for sure. 👍
Worth seeing in TripAdvisor website some options for restaurants, bars, Biergarten and cafes nearby in other cities.
Watch a video with images from Feuchtwangen in Germany
Video description: During our visit to Feuchtwangen (about 12,400 inhabitants – Bavaria), a former free imperial city that was probably founded by Charlemagne, we observe the collegiate church and the Romanesque cloister, among other things . The city’s former Town Hall and the 1727 tubular fountain in the market square are other places to visit.
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Feuchtwangen and Wikipedia.
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