Nabburg: Old Town, City Wall and Churches

When looking for a hotel in Nabburg, it helps to consider the themes that shape a stay here: the historic old town, its fortifications, churches and museums, as well as cycling routes connected with the town. The Naab Valley Cycle Route passes the historic town of Nabburg along the River Naab and invites you to take a break in Nabburg. This makes Nabburg suitable both as a destination for sightseeing and as a stop along a cycling route. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on the town’s history, culture or cycling.

Old Town and Architectural History

The Zwinger Circuit runs between Nabburg’s double city walls, which are largely very well preserved. Along the route, you can view the historic fortifications up close. The city wall itself becomes a focus of the exploration: the path runs between the two lines of walls and lets you see the complex at close quarters. St. John the Baptist Parish Church offers another perspective on the town’s architectural history. It was built between around 1290 and 1349 and is known as Nabburg’s High Gothic “cathedral.” The city wall and the church represent different aspects of the historic townscape: its fortifications and its High Gothic church architecture.

Museums and Church Art

The museums in Nabburg are devoted to art, archaeology, local history and regional natural history. Their themes thus range from art and archaeology to the town’s history and natural history. The old town is also home to the Remise am Fleischtörl, a small private museum behind the town hall. If you plan to visit the Remise, check the latest visitor access information. A guided five-church walk links five places of worship in Nabburg, each from a different stylistic period. It illustrates the development of church architecture and the religious history that has shaped the town. Check the latest tour arrangements before planning your visit.

Cycling Routes and Getting Your Bearings

There are several ways to explore the area by bike: the Bavarian-Bohemian Friendship Cycle Route starts in Nabburg’s historic old town at the Upper Palatinate Forest Tourist Centre. The Naab Valley Cycle Route passes the town along the River Naab and invites you to take a break. This offers two distinct route connections: a starting point in the old town and a stretch along the Naab. Check current route conditions before setting off. The battery of an e-bike can be charged free of charge at the Upper Palatinate Forest Tourist Centre in Nabburg; check in advance whether this service is currently available. A flyer for a tour through the town centre is also available at the visitor information office in Nabburg. You should check its current availability before your visit as well.

A Wider Travel Perspective: Schwandorf

The wider destination of Schwandorf offers further regional themes. Schwandorf District is a holiday area in the Upper Palatinate Forest; the Upper Palatinate Lake District in the district is characterised by its waters and diverse landscapes. The Weiher Cycle Route is about nine kilometres long, signposted throughout in both directions, connects Schwandorf with Lake Murner See and runs through the Charlottenhofer Weiher nature reserve. Gneiss at Hochfels in Schwandorf District is another regional feature: it was included in Bavaria’s list of the 100 most beautiful geotopes. The Wald- und Heidelandschaft nature reserve provides a refuge for species that cannot survive in more densely vegetated and nutrient-rich habitats. The BAXI Museum Line 8402 serves the Open-Air Museum of the Upper Palatinate in Schwandorf District. Check the latest information about this line before travelling.

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