In this guide we include tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurants and other information for your best visit to Schillingsfürst in Germany.
A travel itinerary to Schillingsfürst 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.
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 Schillingsfurst in Germany
Schillingsfürst is a city in Germany, located in the Ansbach district, in the state of Bavaria.
Schillingsfürst is 198 Km from Frankfurt (approx. 2h10min). 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 512 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 5h15min), in relation to other cities, it is 137 km from Stuttgart and 235 km from Munich.
How to go to Schillingsfürst 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?).
Find the best deals and options for flights and airport transfers to your hotel.
If you want to go by train from Munich, the journey takes approximately 2 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.
Schillingsfürst 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.
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Where to stay in Schillingsfurst in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast tips
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Schillingsfürst as a base to visit the Romantic Road (it is much more common, for example, to stay in Frankfurt and take a day trip), there are some good options for accommodation.
The best rated hotels in Schillingsfurst that you can review to choose where to stay are (in order of proximity to the historic city center):
- Gasthof Adler
- Am Markt 8, 91583
- 9,1 – Fantastic out of429 ratings
Guest reviews: The owner is extremely friendly and from the moment we arrived she went out of her way to please us. Good, quiet hotel with fantastic breakfast.
- Hotel-Gasthof Die Post Brennerei Frankenhöhe
- Rothenburger Str. 1, 91583
- 8,1 – very good at 96 ratings
- Guest reviews: Nice local guesthouse with very nice and authentic staff, own distillery and good food. Very clean and spacious rooms, a very good breakfast. Nice view from the room. Bikes were safe and dry in the garage.
- Gästehaus “Gisela” im fürstlichen Fischhaus
- Fischhaus 1, 91583
- 8,7 – Fabulous at 104 ratings
- Guest reviews: O proprietário da pousada nos fez sentir em casa. O café da manhã é em um quarto com muitas decorações, faz você olhar ao redor e descobrir mais detalhes.
- Ferienwohnung Neureut
- Neureuth 9, 91583
- 8,9 – Fabulous at 45 ratings
- Guest reviews: The apartment is big enough for 8, very clean. Host is nice and ready to help. Views from the room are amazing. Great value.
There are many other accommodation options in hotels, hostels and inns, be sure to check them out at Booking.com.
Things to do in Schillingsfürst in Germany
The place “Xillingesfirst” is mentioned for the first time in 1000 by Kaiser Otto III. As early as 1300 Schillingsfürst was owned by the House of Hohenlohe. The location and its buildings have undergone changes of ownership and several revolts, including the destruction and reconstruction of its Castle. Until November 4, 1959, the then market town of Schillingsfürst received city rights.
Schloss Schillingsfürst, the Schillingsfürst Castle
The baroque palace of the princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst is a landmark of the city of Schillingsfürst.
In 1316 the castle was destroyed by Ludwig the Bavarian. The rebuilt castle burned down during the Peasants’ War in 1525. The castle, built a third time, was destroyed again in 1632 during the Thirty Years’ War.
Under the rule of Prince Karl Albrecht, Schillingsfürst experienced its first significant expansion through a planned settlement policy from 1753 to 1793. With the formation of the Kingdoms of Bavaria and Württemberg, the Principality of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst was dissolved. The possessions around Schillingsfürst reached Bavaria and the princes became Imperial Counselors to the Crown of Bavaria.
One of the castle’s owners, Prince Chlodwig zu Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst (1819 – 1901), was a German statesman. Between 1866 and 1870 he was Prime Minister of Bavaria and from 1894 to 1900 he was Chancellor of the German Empire and Prime Minister of Prussia. The castle is still owned by the family.
It rises from afar on a mountain spur of the Franconian Hills. Museum rooms and parks point to the heyday of a small princely residence.
Daily guided tours are offered for visitors to the castle museum. Check the official website for ticket prices and updated entry times.
Top tourist attractions
In addition to Schillingsfürst Castle, the other sights to visit in Schillingsfürst that can be included in your travel itinerary are:
- Brunnenhausmuseum
- In the Casa da Fonte Museum is the princely water supply system, which is unique in Germany and was built by Martin Löhner in 1702. The completely preserved wooden pumping station was formerly driven by oxen and impressively documents a piece of technological history. A part of the museum shows the living culture of the 18th century. Ancient handicrafts are displayed on the four floors of the tower. A classic herb garden is added to the set of historic buildings.
- Luwig Doerfler Museum
- The gallery contains the life’s work of Schillingsfürst artist Ludwig Doerfler (1905-1992). Impressionist images from the Franconian homeland, landscapes, portraits, still lifes and southern prints show the range of his work. Temporary exhibitions by other artists complete the program.
- Wasserturm, water tower
- The water tower, built in 1902 in the Wilhelminian lighthouse style, served Schillingsfürst’s water supply until the 1970s. Today it is closed and shapes the cityscape in a very impressive way. Inside the brick tower, a spiral staircase leads to the top with works by French painter Michel Leroux. It brings the history of Schillingsfürst and the water supply history of the time to all visitors in a very interesting and picturesque way.
- Evangelisch-Lutherische Tochter Kirche St. Sixtus
- Evangelical Lutheran Church Filha de São Sisto in the municipality of Faulenberg. It is a Roman church with Gothic-inspired windows probably built around 1245 and later renovated in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Yenish Heritage Maintenance
Yenish (German: Jenische Sprache) is commonly used to refer to the language used by certain marginalized groups who have led a nomadic or semi-nomadic life in Germany since the early 18th century and in neighboring countries. In fact, the Yenish language is called Taitch.
In the town of Schillingsfürst, on the Marktplatz, the central market square, there is the “Stuppler Monument” which shows a man, a spear and a hedgehog. In the Yenish language, the hedgehog hunter was called Stuppler. Back in the day, hedgehogs were the Sunday roast for poor yen newcomers.
Today, the hedgehog is the city’s unofficial heraldic animal and the municipality presents small chocolate hedgehogs to special guests.
A museum for the Yenish language is being set up where connections will be presented in a loving and humorous way in display boards, photos and comics.
1 Day Itinerary Tip in Schillingsfurst in Germany
Our suggestion for an itinerary in Schillingsfürst is to divide your itinerary into two parts:
- Stroll around the points spread around the city center, such as the Brunnenhausmuseum and Wasserturm.
Take a break for lunch
- Go to the Schloss Schillingsfürst, taking the guided tour and also watching the falconry show.
And after that you continue your journey to the next city on the German Romantic Road.
Where to eat in Schillingsfürst in Germany – Bar and restaurant tips
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 Schillingsfurst, there are three options:
- Adler
- Am Markt 8, 91583
- Schlosscafe
- Am Wall 10, 91583
- Restaurant Frankenhohe
- Rothenburger Str. 1, 91583
Video about Schillingsfürst in Germany
Watch a video with images and information from Schloßcafé Schillingsfürst on YouTube:
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Schillingsfürst and Wikipedia.