Medieval Near Nuremberg | 10 Guides

Franconia preserves medieval heritage with remarkable completeness—entire towns surrounded by original walls, villages where half-timbered houses line cobblestone streets much as they did 500 years ago, and churches filled with altarpieces from the era of Albrecht Dürer. Our medieval guides take you to Rothenburg ob der Tauber's fairy-tale perfection, Bamberg's UNESCO-listed old town built on seven hills, and the smaller towns where you can experience medieval atmosphere without fighting crowds. We provide historical context that brings these places alive and highlight the details—from guild signs to stone carvings—that most visitors walk past.