What to do in Franconia

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Franconia Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Franconia has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Franconia, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Franconia with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Franconia

Franconia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Franconia, and make it a breeze to explore Franconia and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Franconia to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Franconia, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Franconia.

Franconia attractions

Franconia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Franconia to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Franconia.

Looking for things to do in Franconia can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Franconia or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Franconia attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Heilig Geist Spital which includes a river or creek and heritage elements

Nuremberg Old Town

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Frauenkirche or Heilig Geist Spital while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.

Nuremberg Old Town
Wuerzburg Cathedral which includes heritage elements and a city

Würzburg City Centre

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Würzburg City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Würzburg Cathedral and Neumünster.

Würzburg City Centre
Nuremberg featuring heritage elements

Mitte

4/5(87 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and St. Sebaldus Church are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Mitte
Wuerzburg Residence featuring flowers, a garden and heritage architecture

Altstadt Würzburg

Altstadt Würzburg is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg and Würzburg Residence.

Altstadt Würzburg
Nuremberg featuring a sunset and heritage elements

Altstadt - Sankt Sebald

While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
Nuremberg featuring heritage elements, a bridge and a river or creek

Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz

If you're spending time in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, check out sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.

Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz

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