Franconia in the spotlight: Rothenburg and Bayreuth among the top sights

Franconia in the spotlight: Rothenburg and Bayreuth among the top sights

Tourism is particularly important in Germany, and the Federal Statistical Office has just published the impressive figures: Over 487 million overnight stays were registered in accommodation establishments last year. This even exceeds the figures for Italy, which is traditionally considered a well-known holiday destination. Amid these attractive travel statistics, two Franconian attractions have made it into the top ten of the most popular attractions in the country.

The survey by the German National Tourist Board, in which more than 25,000 holidaymakers worldwide took part, shows what visitors particularly value about Germany. Among the tens of thousands of attractions, two Franconian towns made it onto the list: in fifth place is the charming town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in West Central Franconia, while the Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth takes eighth place.

Most popular attractions

The rankings are as follows:

• Platz 10: Burg Eltz, Wierschem
• Platz 9: Therme Erding
• Platz 8: UNESCO-Welterbe Markgräfliches Opernhaus Bayreuth
• Platz 7: Deutschlandmuseum Berlin
• Platz 6: Berlin
• Platz 5: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
• Platz 4: Nürburgring
• Platz 3: Phantasialand Brühl
• Platz 2: Europa-Park, Rust
• Platz 1: Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg

Rothenburg ob der Tauber attracts around 1.5 million day visitors every year. The picturesque old town is known for its well-preserved half-timbered houses and is considered a symbol of medieval Germany. The city's official website impressively describes the special flair of the historic walls: "Anyone who has spent their days and nights between historic walls knows that the spirit of these eras gradually envelops you more and more until you immerse yourself in it without noticing."

The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth also proved to be a real crowd puller in 2023. Almost 87,000 visitors flocked to the monumental structure, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2012. This attraction not only impresses with its architecture, but also with the cultural heritage it embodies.

The survey on the most popular attraction in Germany for 2024 showed that the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg is at the top of the list. This is followed by theme parks such as Europa-Park in Rust and Phantasialand in Brühl. This variety of attractions shows how varied German tourism is and how important cultural and leisure activities are for visitors.

For further details on this survey and the tourist significance of the places mentioned, you can see the extensive reporting at www.nordbayern.de read up.