In this guide we include tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurants and other information for your best visit to Friedberg in Bavaria, state of Germany.
A trip to Friedberg can be part of planning 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.
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Where is the city of Friedberg in Germany
Friedberg is a city in Germany, located in the district of Aichach-Friedberg in the state of Bavaria.
Friedberg is 73 km from Munich (approximately 55 minutes drive). I haven’t taken the train to the city yet, but you can search for an option on the Deutsch Bahn. Taking the capital of the country as a reference, it is 580 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 6 hours), in relation to other cities, it is 170 km from Stuttgart (approx. 2 hours) and 362 km from Frankfurt (approx. 3h45min).
As you can see, we are getting closer to the city of Munich, which becomes the best option in terms of origin and stay for your visit. If you want to go by train from Munich, the journey takes approximately 1 hour (see the route on Google Maps).
How to go to Friedberg 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?).
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If you want to go by train from Munich, the journey takes approximately 1 hour.
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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.
Friedberg 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 Friedberg and other destinations on the German Romantic Road:
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Where to stay in Friedberg in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Friedberg as a base to visit the Romantic Route (it is much more common for example staying in Munich and take a day trip), there are many good options for accommodation.
The best rated hotels in Friedberg, close to the city center and that you can analyze to choose where to stay are:
- Park Ambiente Friedberg
- Probststraße 14, 86316 Friedberg, Germany
- 8.5 – Very good out of 217 ratings
- Guest Reviews: Spacious room, very stylish, premium bedding – everything for a good night’s sleep. Lovely outside space. First class breakfast.
- Altstadtpension Waltner
- Bauernbräustraße 2, 86316 Friedberg, Germany
- 8.4 – Very good out of 209 ratings
- Guest Comments: The Pension is in a nice historic house in the center of Friedberg. We were very well received and the accommodation was very comfortable. Breakfast is very complete
- Gasthof Kreisi
- Herrgottsruhstraße 18, 86316 Friedberg, Germany
- 8.3 – Very good out of 196 ratings
- Guest Reviews: Friendly, clean and comfortable. Pork dinner was very tasty. Very acceptable breakfast.
- Hotel zum Brunnen
- Bauernbräustraße 4, 86316 Friedberg, Germany
- 8.7 – Fabulous out of 273 reviews
- Guest Reviews: Very friendly hosts, extraordinarily clean rooms and good breakfast.
- Euro Hotel Friedberg
- Winterbruckenweg 51, 86316 Friedberg, Germany
- 8.2 – Very good out of 439 ratings
- Guest Reviews: Perfect budget hotel for a short stay, clean, close to the highway.
There are many other options for accommodation in hotels, hostels and inns, be sure to check it out at Booking.com page.
Things to do in Friedberg in Germany
Settlements in the Friedberg area can be traced back to Roman times through archaeological finds of pottery and masonry in the districts of Hügelshart, Rohrbach. The city is mentioned in historical documents for the first time in Conrad’s charter of protection of the House of Hohenstaufen together with Duke Ludwig II, also called “the Strict”, of Bavaria and the burghers of Augsburg, in 1264.
Fridberch Castle was later built to serve as a frontier security and customs post for the Duchy of Bavaria, but set the city in opposition to the free city of Augsburg. This role soon meant problems with the powerful Augsburgers, who first burned the city to the ground in 1396. Its location often caused problems for the city, as the not uncommon armed skirmishes between Bavaria and Augsburg or Swabia were usually carried out in the rear. from the city.
A revival in the town’s fortunes came when, in 1568, Duchess Christine chose Friedberg Castle as her seat after her husband’s death. The city became the center of Bavarian court life, but it was short-lived when the city was ravaged by the plague in 1599. Further hardship came when the city was twice sacked by the Swedes during the Thirty Years’ War.
After the war, only the town hall, castle and city walls were left standing. The city was soon flourishing again as the Dukes of Bavaria encouraged artisans to settle in the area by establishing guilds in nearby Augsburg. Due to overcrowding, Friedberg offered accommodation to displaced craftsmen who could not find rooms in Augsburg and were not yet master craftsmen.
More positively, the city survived both world wars without major damage.
Top tourist attractions
The most interesting tourist attractions that can be included in your travel itinerary in Friedberg are:
- Wittelsbacher Schloss (Wittelsbach Castle)
- Friedberg’s main landmark is Wittelsbach Castle. The complex is characterized by the Renaissance style and is surrounded by a moat called Halsgraben, in Portuguese Neck.
- The well-preserved monument dates back to a tall medieval castle complex of the Dukes of Bavaria and today houses the municipal museum of local history, with various thematic exhibitions, as well as function rooms.
- Rathaus (City Hall)
- The current Friedberg Renaissance town hall was built in 1680 after it was destroyed in the Thirty Years’ War. It is worth noting that its tower was rebuilt in 1911.
- Look on the south side of the building for a plaque commemorating the visit of Pope Pius VI, who traveled from Vienna to Augsburg via Friedberg on May 2, 1782. In the meeting room, where city council meetings are held, there are well-preserved frescoes by the Munich historical painter Josef Widmann from 1892.
- Stadtmauer (Historic city wall)
- The wall was built by Duke Ludwig the Strict around 1264 as part of city planning. The wooden fortification gave way to a brick wall in 1409-1412, including its connection to the castle fortifications.
- In addition to large parts of the wall, 14 defense towers are still intact, unfortunately the gates were removed in the 19th century.
- Wallfahrtskirche Herrgottsruh (Pilgrimage Church “Rest of Our Lord”)
- The pilgrimage church “Rest of Our Lord”, in German Herrgottsruh, was built between 1731 and 1753 and is one of the most beautiful works of Bavarian Rococo. Some of the most important artists of the period were involved, creating a spatial artwork of remarkable consistency in terms of content and form.
- In the 2000s, the building underwent extensive restoration work, renewing the original colors of its exterior and interior, in particular the church nave.
- Stadtpfarrkirche St. Jakob (St. Jakob Parish Church)
- Since the city was founded in 1264, there has been a church dedicated to the apostle James, called in German St. Jakob. Its red and white striped façade has a decisive influence on Friedberg’s skyline.
- The church was destroyed in the 30 Years’ War and greatly affected by the wear and tear of time. The current building was finally completed in 1881 and consecrated by Bishop Pankratius von Dinkel of Augsburg.
- In the church there is a 13th-century memorial stone, considered a masterpiece of Gothic quarrying, in honor of Duke Ludwig the Bearded over the city fortifications he had begun.
In addition to the points listed, be sure to explore Friedberg and admire the city’s alleys and buildings.
1 day itinerary tip in Friedberg in Germany
Our suggestion in Friedberg is to divide your script into two parts:
- You can start your tour by visiting Wittelsbach Castle and its museum, then follow the old wall and walk to the Altstadt, the historic center.
Take a break for lunch at one of the restaurants suggested in our publication.
- End your day by strolling through the Altstadt, visiting the points listed above in the city’s tourist attractions.
After that you continue your journey to the next city on the Romantic Route of Germany.
Where to eat in Friedberg 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 Friedberg there are the options:
- Goldener Stern
- Dorfstr. 1, 86316 Friedberg, Bavaria Germany
- Reviews: This restaurant is amazing – German food presented and cooked that you want to eat every morsel – very excellent wines – and all for a good price – excellent.
- Schillers
- Schuetzenstr. 84 auch Mittwoch Ruhetag, 86316 Friedberg, Bavaria Germany
- Reviews: I really love this place. Food is great. Check out Kässpätzle, Zwiebelrostbraten and more. Get into the Schillers experience with a Schillers drink at the start. The staff is very friendly and really cares about you!
- Gasthof Zur Linde
- Muenchner Str. 1, 86316 Friedberg, Bavaria Germany
- Reviews: Solid Bavarian experience with standard dishes, very well cooked, served reasonably quickly. Good prices (really not expensive), friendly atmosphere.
- Restaurant Kussmuhle
- Pappelweg 16, 86316 Friedberg, Bavaria Germany
- Reviews: The food is very good, filling, well cooked and not that expensive, the restaurant has always been busy when we’ve been there, which is always a good sign.
- Gaststatte Metzger
- Radegundisstr. 14, 86316 Friedberg, Bavaria Germany
- Reviews: The service was friendly and fast, the food tasted really good (the roast beef was wonderfully tender), the portions were reasonable, and the prices were reasonable.
Watch a video with footage of Friedberg in Germany
Video description: The city of Friedberg in Bavaria, former ducal city of Bavaria in the Lechrain and now part of the Romantic Road. The attractive city offers a varied cultural and sports program.
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Friedberg and Wikipedia.