Discover Elfershausen
Accommodation in Elfershausen
Elfershausen is a destination for travelers who would like to include historic buildings and regional traditions in their plans. When looking for a hotel in Elfershausen, you might consider whether you are especially interested in the town’s architectural history, the market and local heritage festival, or a stay connected with the Franconian Saale. The buildings offer several clearly distinct historical reference points.
Castle and buildings in Elfershausen
Erthalschloss Elfershausen consists of two parts: the pavilion, which is the residence, and the farm building, which is an auxiliary building. Christoph Heinrich von Erthal had the pavilion newly built in 1562. The two-story Baroque building has a raised ground floor and a mansard roof. This layout helps distinguish the two parts: the pavilion is the residence, while the farm building is the auxiliary building.
The stone arch bridge over the Franconian Saale and the tower of the parish church of the Assumption of Mary also provide historic reference points in the town. The bridge dates from the 13th century. The three-story church tower dates back to the early 14th century. The pavilion of Erthalschloss was added in 1562. These dates show that the buildings mentioned represent different periods and cannot be reduced to a single construction era.
Market and local heritage festival and practical information
The market and local heritage festival is held annually around the Feast of the Assumption on August 15 in the castle grounds. If you would like to plan your stay around the festival, check the current event dates in advance; the exact program may change.
For fishing permits on the Franconian Saale, contact Hotel Ullrich, August-Ullrich-Str. 40, 97725 Elfershausen, telephone 09704/913 00. Check before you travel whether permits are currently available. This gives you a specific point of contact for this practical matter without relying on unverified availability in your plans.
More historic places and routes in the Elfershausen market municipality
Other parts of the municipality also have historic destinations. In Langendorf, the origins of St. Vitus Church date back to 1025. A foundation stone outside, to the right of the main entrance, points to this early origin. In Machtilshausen, the Schreinersch House is a listed building dating from 1488. It was built with late Gothic half-timbering and is considered one of the oldest farmhouses in Bavaria. Together with the pavilion from 1562, the house offers another dated point of comparison, though in a different part of the municipality.
Machtilshausen also combines local history with a described hiking route: the local lime kilns are the centerpiece of the KALK + KULTOUR hikes. The trails offer views, pass vineyards and run through forests. In the other parts of the municipality, visitors can therefore choose not only historic buildings but also landscapes and hikes as distinct themes.
Mountain bike routes run in part through the municipal areas of Elfershausen, Aura, Euerdorf, Ramsthal and Sulzthal. Routes in the Elfershausen market municipality have corresponding trail markers. Check route information before setting out; markers can also change over time. The hiking trails in Machtilshausen and the mountain bike routes should be considered separate options, not one continuous route.
Regional context: Bad Kissingen
As a broader regional context, Bad Kissingen district lies on the southern edge of the Rhön. The A 7 between Fulda and Würzburg and the A 71 between Erfurt and Schweinfurt cross the district from north to south. Since January 1, 2025, the district has been part of the Mainfranken local transport association (NVM). These details refer to Bad Kissingen district and provide additional regional context.
Discover more destinations: Riedenberg, NĂĽdlingen, Bad BrĂĽckenau, Aura an der Saale, Burkardroth, MaĂźbach, MĂĽnnerstadt, Zeitlofs.
For the broader travel overview: Bad Kissingen.
