In this guide we have included tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurant and other information for your best visit in Lauda-Königshofen in Bavaria, state of Germany.
A travel itinerary to Lauda-Königshofen can be part of planning to discover the entire German Romantic Route, the country’s best-known tourist itinerary, or even a weekend or holiday short 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 Lauda-Königshofen in Germany
Lauda-Königshofen is a city in Germany located in the district of Main-Tauber-Kreis, administrative region of Stuttgart, state of Baden-Württemberg.
Lauda-Königshofen is 132 Km from Frankfurt (approx. 1h30min) or from train (2h). Taking the capital of the country as a reference, it is 522 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 5h30min), in relation to other cities, it is 119 km from Stuttgart and 314 km from Munich.
How to go to Lauda-Königshofen 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 roads (who has never heard of Autobahns with no speed limit, right?).
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 and 20 minutes (see Goog routeland Maps).
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Germany’s Romantic Route
The German Romantic Route is the name given to a travel itinerary in southern Germany that crosses the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in >. 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.
Lauda-Königshofen 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 Tauberbischofsheim and other destinations on the German Romantic Road:
Where to stay in Lauda-Königshofen in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Lauda-Königshofen as a base to visit the Romantic Road (it is much more common, for example, to stay in Frankfurt and take a day trip -back), there are some good options for staying there.
The best rated hotels in Lauda-Königshofen that you can review to choose where to stay are:
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Things to do in Lauda-Königshofen in Germany
The wine town of Lauda-Königshofen in the enchanting Tauber Valley on the Romantic Road offers just the thing for every tourist. It has unique cycling and walking trails that connect its twelve districts and make the city, with its many wine offerings, a friendly holiday destination.
You can reach Bad Mergentheim, Wertheim or the residential town of Würzburg in less than 30 minutes by car or train. Cozy accommodation and restaurants await you with a variety of Taubertal specialties.
Magnificent vineyards, the idyllic Tauberaue and natural forests form the landscape of the city. Traces of the Middle Ages, Peasants’ War, Gothic and Baroque characterize Lauda-Königshofen and offer a magnificent setting with half-timbered houses, old Tauber bridges with statues of saints, shrines to the wayside and churches.
You can actively cycle and walk or relax, celebrate and much more… the idyllic landscape, heated outdoor pool, numerous attractions, fine Tauber-Franconian wines and culinary delights invite you to discover it.
Top tourist attractions of Lauda-Königshofen in Germany
The main sights to visit in Lauda-Königshofen are in the historic city (Altstadt) in particular:
1. Martkplatz (market square) where the Neues Rathaus (new town hall building), the central fountain and the Hochkreuz are located.
2. Oberes tor (Upper city gate) built in 1496
5. Marienkirche (Liebfrauenkirche) built in 1613 by Prince Bishop Julius Echter on old cemetery foundations from 1542. It has a very beautiful interior and exterior architecture rich interior and exterior design, wayside shrines. It is possible to see work on the Via Sacra in baroque style from 1782.
11. Heimatmuseum (Museum of local history), the museum was the home of a Renaissance vintner (1551) and birthplace of Professor Dr. Philip Adam Ulrich (1692-1748), important professor and agricultural researcher who developed potato cultivation (hence its importance in German history).
As you can see on the tourist map of the city, there are several other points that can be visited, in addition to, of course, admiring the city itself and its beautiful half-timbered houses.
Viticulture in Lauda-Königshofen – tradition in Tauberfranken
Today, Lauda-Königshofen is pleased to have five independent, family-owned wineries from the villages of Beckstein, Gerlachsheim and Lauda, as well as the Beckstein winegrowers’ cooperative, an association of over of 350 winegrowers in the Tauber Valley wine region with around 265 hectares of vineyards.
Lauda-Königshofen belongs to the Tauberfranken wine-growing region, a wine-growing area of the Baden wine-growing region. Baden is the third largest wine-growing region of Germany’s thirteen regions. Due to the historical affiliation with Franconia, Baden wines from Tauberfranken can be bottled in the traditional Bockstüten. Even today, many Tauber Valleys speak mostly East or Main Franconian and feel like Franconians due to their proximity to the university city of Würzburg.
The “Lovely Tauber Valley” can recall more than 1000 years of winemaking tradition. Between gentle slopes and the tranquil Tauber, from Rothenburg to Wertheim, a wealth of high-quality grape varieties thrive in a good 1100 hectares of vineyards. Since the consolidation of the Napoleonic land, the Tauber Valley was divided into three and therefore belonged to Franconia, Württemberg and Baden, formerly also called Baden Franconia, which is also reflected in the wine law today. Today’s Tauberfranken still benefits from the Bockstüte privilege, but as a member of Baden in wine-growing zone B, it must also meet higher quality standards than Franconia. The Tauber Valley also owes to this ancient winemaking tradition the wealth of artistic monuments and the large number of mansions and residences.
Check out on the city’s official website some places to do tasting and purchase of wines from the region.
1-day itinerary tip in Lauda -Königshofen in Germany
Our suggested itinerary in Lauda-Königshofen is to divide your trip into two parts:
- Walk through the Altstadt, getting to know its sights and admiring all the beauty of the historic city center
Take a break for lunch
- And stroll through the grape plantations, getting to know some of the wineries and wine shops in the region.
Of course, for this you should be lucky enough to have a beautiful sunny day, as it will make all the difference.
Where to eat in Lauda-Königshofen 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 Lauda-Königshofen, we suggest some like:
- Rebgut – Die Weinherberge
Rebgutstr. 80 97922 Lauda-Königshofen, 97922 Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany - Restaurant Vino Vista im Rebenhof
Am Hummelacker 34-52, 97922 Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany - Gasthaus Gans
Hauptstrasse 61, 97922 Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany - Gasthof/Metzgerei Deutscher Hof
Bürgermeister-Kolb-Str. 19 Unterbalbach, 97922 Lauda-Koenigshofen, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Lauda-Königshofen and Wikipedia.