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Franconian Lake Region - enjoy water as far as the eye can see
Tourist office, Hafnermarkt 13, 91710How to Get There?
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The train station is Gunzenhausen. From there it is just few minutes walking to the tourist office of Gunzenhausen.
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You can reach Gunzenhausen over the motorway A6 in direction to Heilbronn/Ansbach. Take the exit 55 - Schwabach-West to the national highway B 466 in direction to Gunzenhausen.
GPS coordinates
LATITUDE: 49.113895
LONGTITUDE: 10.756234
Why Go There?
Visit the amazing Franconian Lake Region. With it's seven lakes it satisfies every wish. It is a center for all kind of water sports and other free time possibilities.
There are many sand and bathing beaches, which invite you to go swimming.
You can make navigations on the lakes or you rent a canoe, paddleboat, kayak or rowboat to explore the lakes on your own.
A lot of hiking and cycle trails are waiting for you. Hikers will find more than 1500 km of marked trails and cyclist around 500 km cycle tracks.
It allows water sports types like kite and wind surfing as well as sailing.
Tip: Take time to explore the cultural heritage of the area. The Limes, a Roman border wall and today UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, runs between Weissenburg and Gunzenhausen. Get information at the tourist office.
Opening hours:
May - September Mo - Fr 09:00 - 18:00, Sat and Sun 10:00 - 13:00 and 16:00 - 19:00
October - April Mo - Fr 09:00 - 17:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00
Location Details
Escape Address: Tourist office, Hafnermarkt 13, 91710, Gunzenhausen, Bavaria, Germany
Things to do close by!
Nature exploring
Visit the bird island in the Lake Altmühlsee. It's a breeding and resting place for many birds. On the trail to the observation tower you can't only discover many birds, but also a lot of different plants and insects, like butterflies and dragonflies.
Sightseeing
The city of Gunzenhausen is worth visiting. There are so many places of interest like the town hall, baroque palais, historic market place or many gate towers of the city. You should spend your time there as well and enjoy the beautiful historic city.
Local speciality
The Franconian Lake Region doesn't only provide activities, but also a good cuisine for all food lovers. In this region the food is very solid, e.g. the "Schäuferle", it's a legendary, strongly spiced shoulder loin of a pig or enjoy the hearty Franconian "Bratwürste".
Hotels near Franconian Lake Region - enjoy water as far as the eye can see
Recommended
Leonardo Hotel Nürnberg
From 50
Also this Leonardo hotel has a roof terrace, a sauna, and a generous breakfast buffet. It’s a 3 star hotel in the city center with the tram and underground stations only 250 meters away. The rooms are spacious, on-site parking is available and the reception is open 24 hrs. The old town is only 500 meters distant and the Nürnberger Messe is approximately 15 minutes away.
Parkhotel Altmühltal
From 82.5EUR The Parkhotel Altmühltal is located in the Franconia surrounded by lakes and being one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in South Germany. Free Wi-Fi internet is available throughout.
Ferienhaus Sunset
From 50EUR Just 7 km from both the Brombachsee and Altmühlsee Lakes in the Frankonian Lake District, this apartment has its own private balcony and terrace. All rooms are classically decorated and include free WiFi access.
Strandhotel Seehof
From 61EUR The Strandhotel Seehof is located directly on the Kleiner Brombachsee lake in the heart of the Franconian Lake District, near Nuremberg, and is one of the most popular places to stay in Bavaria.Even more "local treasures" in the area of – Lakes, Rivers and Coastlines
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