In this guide we have included tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurant and other information for your best visit in Tauberbischofsheim in Bavaria, state of Germany.
A travel itinerary to Tauberbischofsheim 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.
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Where is the city of Tauberbischofsheim in Germany
Tauberbischofsheim is a city in Germany located in the district of Main-Tauber-Kreis, administrative region of Stuttgart, state of Baden-Württemberg.
Tauberbischofsheim is 109 Km from Frankfurt (approx. 1h15min) or from train (2h15min). Taking the capital of the country as a reference, it is 521 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 5h45min), in relation to other cities, it is 117 km from Stuttgart and 308 km from Munich.
How to go to Tauberbischofsheim 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.
Tauberbischofsheim 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 Tauberbischofsheim in Germany – Hotel, hostel and bed tips Bed & Breakfast
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Tauberbischofsheim 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 stay.
The best rated hotels in Tauberbischofsheim that you can review to choose from are:
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Things to do in Tauberbischofsheim in Germany
Tauberbischofsheim is a hidden gem among German travel destinations. Some relics of the medieval city wall, particularly the tower called Türmersturm, can be seen.
For many years, the city was home to the Die Kreuzigung Christi (1523-1524) of the Tauberbischofsheim altarpiece, a monumental piece of German Renaissance art by Matthias Grunewald, also called the Master Mathis, now held at the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe. The painting depicts the crucifixion of Jesus with the Virgin and Saint John at his feet and the city still has a replica that can be seen in its former place.
Tauberbischofsheim is especially famous for its fencers from the Tauberbischofsheim Fencing Club, who have won several Olympic medals and world championships.
Top tourist attractions of Tauberbischofsheim in Germany
The city of Tauberbischofsheim itself is its attraction, in particular its historic and half-timbered houses. Some points worth knowing are:
- Historic buildings: In the old town, which was formerly surrounded by a wall, there are many historic buildings.
- Castle Tauberbischofsheim: dates back to the second half of the 13th century.
- Market Tauberbischofsheim: it is surrounded by half-timbered houses and the neo-Gothic town hall.
- Parochial Church of St. Martin (Stadtpfarrkirche St. Martin): was completed in 1914 after its predecessor burned down. The neo-Gothic church contains works of art from many churches of the past, including an altar from the Ulmer workshop by Niklaus Weckmann, with panel paintings by Hans Schäufelein, a Madonna by Hans Multscher and a copy of the Tauberbischofsheim altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald.
- Peterskapelle: the oldest church in the city built in the 12th century.
- Fencing-Club Tauberbischofsheim: the most successful fencing club in the world, based on its medal successes in international sporting events. FC Tauberbischofsheim is based on the training ground of the Tauberbischofsheim Olympic team for the sport of fencing.
1-day itinerary in Tauberbischofsheim in Germany
The best way to start a tour of Tauberbischofsheim is at Marktplatz, the market square, where you can already find some of the city’s main historic buildings, such as the Rathaus (town hall building), the Alte Post (the post office building from 1602), the Mackert-Haus (baroque-style palace for a rich wine merchant) and other half-timbered houses.
In addition to the square itself which is really beautiful, with some restaurants, cafes and a central fountain.
In the square, go to the Rincker-Haus, built in 1678, and walk along the Hauptstraßegängerzone, where you can see the churches Stadtkirsche St. Martin and the Peterskapelle, the oldest church in the city, built in 1180.
On the left of this street, keep walking until you reach Schlossplatz, the square in front of the Kurmainzisches Schloss, the city’s castle built between the 15th and 16th centuries and the Türmersturmm, tower from 1270.
Where to eat in Tauberbischofsheim in Germany – Bars and restaurants 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 Tauberbischofsheim we suggest some such as:
- Restaurant Badischer Hof
Hauptstr. 70, 97941 Tauberbischofsheim - Distelhauser Brauhaus in der Distelhauser Brauerei
Grünsfelder Str. 3, 97941 Tauberbischofsheim - Kloster Cafe
Hauptstraße 37, 97941 Tauberbischofsheim - Gruner Baum
Rathausplatz 5, 97941 Tauberbischofsheim - Zum Engel
Untere Torstr. 28 TBB-Dittigheim, 97941 Tauberbischofsheim
Distelhäuser brewery in Tauberbischofsheim in Germany
Brewery Distelhäuser is a brewery founded in 1811 as Brewery Womann and acquired in 1876 by Ernst Bauer.
Distelhäuser beer is brewed in accordance with the German purity law (Reinheitsgebot) of 1516, and the brewery is a founding member of the Die Freien Brauer (Independent Brewers) initiative, an association of medium-sized private breweries in Germany and Austria.
On the brewery grounds in Distelhausen are the Distelhäuser Brauhaus restaurant, the Farmer’s Snack butcher shop (Bauers Brotzeit) and the convention center Former bottling hall (Alte Füllerei). The Distelhäuser brewery is a sponsor of Slow Food Germany. Between 2004 and 2012, the Distelhäuser gourmet market (Distelhäuser Genießermarkt) took place on the brewery’s premises in cooperation with Slow Food.
Distelhäuser Brewery is one of the most successful breweries in Germany, as measured by the number of awards for its products.
Practical information:
Address:
Distelhäuser Brauhaus
Grünsfelder Straße 3
97941 Tauberbischofsheim-Distelhausen
Telephone 09341 805-820
brauhaus@distelhaeuser.de
Official website Distelhäuser Brauhaus.
Monday to Saturday: 4:30 pm to 10 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am to 8 pm
Watch a video with images of the city of Tauberbischofsheim in Germany
Description: We start our tour of Tauberbischofsheim (main Tauber district of Baden-Württemberg) on the Tauber. Passing the baroque palace, we arrive at the market square (Marktplatz) with the neo-Gothic town hall (Rathaus) from 1865 and the Catholic church St. Lioba (St.Lioba-Kirche).
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Tauberbischofsheim and Wikipedia.