Discover Grafenwöhr

Grafenwöhr offers a range of ways to explore the town’s history, culture and nature. A historic town walk takes you through the old town and up to Annaberg; there are also offerings at the museum and open-air stage, as well as opportunities for walking and cycling. If you are looking for a hotel, you can plan your stay around these interests. When planning, it is also worth considering whether you prefer a route you can explore independently or an offering with guided-tour or booking conditions.

Town History and Historic Buildings

The historic town walk takes you through the old town and up to Annaberg. Along the way, it showcases sights and attractive spots in Grafenwöhr and brings the town’s centuries-old history to life. The route links several stops and impressions with a view of the town’s history—offering a different perspective from looking at a single building.

At the heart of the historic old town stands the town hall, a three-storey Late Gothic building dating from 1462. Its date and architectural style provide a tangible point of reference for Grafenwöhr’s architectural history. The town hall can thus be viewed as a single building, while the town walk brings together various sights and places.

Another landmark of Grafenwöhr is the water tower. Built in 1911 in the Franconian half-timbered style, the tower is located within the military training area and is accessible only as part of a guided tour. If you would like to visit it, be sure to include a guided tour in your plans.

Museum and Culture at Schönberg

The Grafenwöhr Culture and Military Museum presents an exhibition about life shared by Germans and Americans from 1945 to the present day. This time span brings historical and contemporary perspectives on the subject together. Group tours and the museum’s educational programmes are available by telephone appointment.

A bookable guided tour in Grafenwöhr offers insights into the individual stops and the town’s history. Topics also include the influence of the military training area and present-day life shared with Americans. This gives you the option of learning about the town’s history both through an exhibition and as part of a guided tour.

The open-air stage at Schönberg is used for performances, concerts, theatre, open-air cinema and festivals. Its location also has a history: the stage is situated in a former quarry where sandstone was extracted until the beginning of the 20th century. The site therefore combines its former use as a quarry with a range of cultural events. If the open-air stage is important to your stay, check the dates of the individual events.

Walks, Nature Trail and Cycling Route

There are eleven town walks in and around Grafenwöhr that you can explore on your own. Various routes combine history and nature with culture, art and fun puzzles. So, alongside guided activities, you can also choose walks that you can enjoy independently.

The Bierlohe nature trail near Grafenwöhr is about 2 km long. It invites you to experience nature with all your senses: sight, taste, touch and smell. These sensory impressions offer a different focus from the historical themes of the town walk and museum offerings.

A cycling route also passes through Grafenwöhr: it runs directly through the old town and past the Culture and Military Museum. The difference is clear when choosing between a walk and the cycling route: the eleven walks can be explored independently, while the cycling route links the old town with a stretch running past the museum.

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