Discover the Dinkelsbühl sights in the old town
Dinkelsbühl is on the Romantic Road, one of the holiday routes in Deutschland She leads from Würzburg via Dinkelsbühl and Rothenburg od Tauber to Füssen. The Dinkelsbühl sights in the old town fit well with the image that visitors get of the places along this route. According to Focus magazine, Dinkelsbühl has the most beautiful old town in Germany. One of the most beautiful cities in Bavaria she definitely is. We are here in spring. With the dandelion meadows and the fruit trees in full bloom, the city inspires us even before we enter the old town.
Dinkelsbühl is an insider tip
Where is Dinkelsbuehl?
Dinkelsbühl is a town in the state of Bavaria, Germany. The place is a landmark on the Romantic Road that is worth visiting. It is one of the beautiful cities on the A7.
Dinkelsbühl has a beautiful old town in Germany
The town of Dinkelsbühl is especially known for its architecture from the Middle Ages. The town has many historic buildings, including the Dinkelsbühl wine market with the Renaissance town hall and the armory, which now serves as a museum for the children's mine. The Dinkelsbühl city wall and old entrances to the city such as the Nördlinger Tor, the Segringer Tor, the Bäuerlinsturm or the Wörnitztor in Dinkelsbühl are also worth seeing.
Dinkelsbühl's children's colliery
Dinkelsbühl is also known for its festivals and events, such as the annual Kinderzeche, a children's and folk festival where the town's school children put on a festival play on the weekends around the third Monday in July. They then parade through the city on these weekends and Mondays. In addition, children and adults perform round dances. The children's mine goes back to a school festival in the 17th century. It is reminiscent of a legend according to which Dinkelsbühl's children saved the city from the Swedes in the Thirty Years' War. Since 2016, the Kinderzeche has been listed as part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Germany.
Another highlight of Dinkelsbühl is the St. Georgskirche, which is one of the most beautiful hall churches in Bavaria and has an imposing bell tower.
Beautiful old town in Germany
Photos are the best way to show how beautiful the old town of Dinkelsbühl is. That's why we made a video that shows you the old town and the city wall.
The Dinkelsbühl town wall
Dinkelsbühl's main attractions are the old town and the city wall. On the one hand, this is due to the fact that the old town has been completely preserved. Many houses in the old town are older than 350 years. At the same time, the old town of Dinkelsbühl is surrounded by a city wall. This goes back to the 14th century. At that time they were built because the original wall ring of the Staufer was too small. The city wall with its 14 watchtowers and the four city gates, which were completed in 1435, is two and a half kilometers long. We park our car in the parking lot at Schwedenwiese. There you can park well near the Dinkelsbühl old town. From there we walk past the Dreigangsturm and enter the old town of Dinkelsbühl through the Wörnitz Tor.
The sights of Dinkelsbühl
Our walk through the old town of Dinkelsbühl takes us through alleys where people wait for carriages to come around the corner.
Dinkelsbuehl Churches
Dinkelsbühl Sights are the Minster of St. George on the market square and the St. Paul's Church in the Carmelite monastery. This owes its existence to the spelled farmer. A monument was erected in the city park. He is considered the founder of the city. Since he remained childless, he left his court to Carmelite monks who were passing through. They finally built the Carmelite monastery on his farm.
The Dinkelsbühl Minster - a visit is a must among the sights of Dinkelsbühl
St. George's Church - also known as Dinkelsbühl Munster - is a 15th-century hall church. The church is also one of the symbols of the city and attracts many tourists and visitors every year. The church has an impressive architecture with high Gothic vaults and rich works of art, including stained glass windows and painted ceilings. The church's bell tower offers a view over the city and the surrounding area when it is open.
St. George's Church also has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. The church was built between 1448 and 1499 according to plans by Nikolaus Eseler. The "pretzel window" is definitely worth seeing. Its tracery is a donation of the Dinkelsbühl baker's trade and an example of medieval "sponsoring".
Opening hours:
09:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m. (summer time)
09:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. (winter time)
Church tours during opening hours are also available on request
These museums are Dinkelsbühl sights
The 3D Museum Dinkelsbuehl
The Museum of the 3rd Dimension, as it is officially called, houses the largest stereoscopic art collection in the world.
Nördlinger Str. 62, 91550 Dinkelsbühl
House of History Dinkelsbühl
In this museum you will learn a lot about the history of Dinkelsbühl.
Altrathauspl. 14, 91550 Dinkelsbuehl
The most beautiful house in Germany - the Deutsches Haus Dinkelsbühl
If you want to eat well or spend the night, we recommend the Deutsches Haus Dinkelsbühl. This magnificent medieval house is now a hotel and restaurant.
Weinmarkt 3, 91550 Dinkelsbühl
There are Dinkelsbühl sights such as the House of History Museum, the 3rd Dimension Museum or the city's churches, but nothing captures you as much as the old town and the city wall. On our walk we reach the market place at the Weinmarkt. That's why there are hotels and restaurants that serve Franconian specialties, among other things.
City tours 2024 to the sights of Dinkelsbühl
The best way to get to know the Dinkelsbühl sights is on a city tour. Reservation and tickets at Touristik Service T: 09851-902440
Events in 2024 at the Dinkelsbühl sights
Dinkelsbühl also celebrates itself and its sights at events.
The Kinderzeche - a historic local festival from July 12.07.2024th, 21.07.2024 to July XNUMXst, XNUMX
At this festival, the people of Dinkelsbühler commemorate the rescue of the city from the Swedes in the Thirty Years' War. As in 1632, they set up camp outside the city gates. The tower watchman's daughter Lore and the children of the town play the main roles in the parade. The festival is accompanied by the Dinkelsbühl boys' band.
Tickets for the festival are available from Touristik Service. T: 09851-902440. You can find prices and details here.
Dates in the coming years:
- July 18.07.2025th, 27.07.2025 to July XNUMXth, XNUMX
- July 17.07.2026th, 26.07.2026 to July XNUMXth, XNUMX
- July 16.07.2027th, 25.07.2027 to July XNUMXth, XNUMX
The Dinkelsbühl Christmas market from November 28th to December 22nd, 2024
During Advent, the Christmas market takes place in the inner courtyard of the Heiliggeistspital. With mulled wine, bratwurst and Gingerbread you can buy cookies and gifts.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 13:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m
We leave Dinkelsbühl through Rothenburger Tor and walk past apple orchards back to Wörnitz Tor and Schweden Platz. If you want to enjoy Dinkelsbühl in peace and see the sights, you should take a whole day.
Overnight stay in Dinkelsbuehl
There are several:
Hotel Meiser's Dinkelsbuehl
The 4-star superior Hotel Meiser's is popular with business travellers. Guests like the location, the food and the design of the hotel. They also rate the comfort and service as very good.
Dinkelsbuehl Altstadt hotels
Meiser Old Town Hotel
The Meiser Altstadt Hotel is perfect for a weekend for connoisseurs. It is located on the Weinmarkt and is therefore in the center of the city. His guests praise the good food with specialties from Franconia.
Hotel Blauer Hecht Dinkelsbuehl
The Hotel Blauer Hecht Dinkelsbühl is something for romantics. The hotel is furnished like a country house and is located in the old town of Dinkelsbühl. The restaurant serves Franconian cuisine. The breakfast buffet also offers vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.
Apartment near Dinkelsbühl sights
There are also some very pretty holiday apartments in Dinkelsbühl:
hetzelhof's witch's cottage
Hetzelhof's Hexenhäuschen is a small holiday home with a terrace in the old town of Dinkelsbühl. It has its own parking lot and a restaurant. At breakfast you can choose between continental breakfast or buffet.
Garden shed on the Wörnitz
The garden shed on the Wörnitz with garden and terrace, which also belongs to the hetzelhof, is also exceptional. Guests particularly like the great location on the city wall. Breakfast and a restaurant are available at the Hotel Hetzelhof.
Accommodation in the Dinkelsbühl old town and at the Dinkelsbühl market square
There are a variety of ways to spend the night around the Dinkelsbühl market square. Here you stroll through narrow streets, past historic facades. Every house tells its own story. Enjoy being close to everything that matters.
Sights in Dinkelsbühl and the surrounding area
- If you like hiking, then a trip to the Jagsttal is definitely worth it. Of the path of silence offers beautiful views as well as places away from the hustle and bustle that make hiking a pleasure.
- Do you like open-air museums as much as we do? Then it's worth taking a trip to Open Air Museum Bad Windsheim. There you can find out, for example, how farmers used to live in Franconia.
- There is also Rothenburg ob der Tauber with its sights in the area.
You want to go camping in Dinkelsbühl?
- Do you want to rent a mobile home? Then you will find information and a selection of booking options. Or would you prefer to stay overnight instead in a roof tent on the car? In addition, the overnight stay in camping tents is possible.
- So check with our beforehand packing list for camperswhether you have packed everything for your motorhome tour.
- Dinkelsbühl camping is possible here, for example: the DCC See Camp Dinkelsbühl, Kobeltsmühle 6, 91550 Dinkelsbühl, is located on the banks of a swimming lake. There you can relax in one after a trip Dutch Oven or on the portable grill or maybe on a campfire . You can also find Dutch oven accessories you can also find here.
- You want to know where you can stay overnight in Germany can and are you looking for pitches and campsites? You can find information on this, for example, under this link.
Travel Arrangements
Parking at the airport
You can book your parking space at the airport here.
Arrival by plane, car, bus and train to the Dinkelsbühl sights
Compare and book flights here*. Nearby airports are Nuremberg, Stuttgart as well Frankfurt. From there you can then continue your journey by rental car. It is also possible to travel by train and bus.
By rental car to the Dinkelsbühl sights:
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