Stadtaufbau Kronach, Foto: Dr. Otmar Fugmann Festung Rosenberg bei Nacht, Foto: Dr. Otmar Fugmann Kronach, Festung Rosenberg, Foto: Stadt Kronach, Stefan Wicklein Fränkische Galerie, Foto: Achim Bühler, Concept Visuell Foto: katjasv/pixabay.com Stadtpfarrkirche, Innenraum, Foto: Kerstin Low
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Kronach's charm and Cranach's art

Castles
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Culturally Important

Winding alleyways, an impregnable fortress and masterpieces by Cranach: In Kronach, you will travel through centuries of history, art and Franconian hospitality.

Start
Kronach
Duration
5 h
Distance
2 km
Key facts of the tour
Romantic half-timbered houses, enchanting alleyways, a lovingly preserved old town and a fortress that no-one has ever conquered - all this plus art and culinary delights await you on this walk through the town.

A rabbit, skilfully placed on the fortress walls, caused the Swedes to abandon the siege of Kronach during the Thirty Years' War. They had to assume that the people of Kronach were still so well supplied after weeks that they still let the hares graze on the town walls. The hare has been the mascot of the over 1000-year-old town ever since. You can find out how fortresses actually worked in the specially designed museum at Rosenberg Fortress. It is also a feast for the eyes, with works by renowned Renaissance artists such as Lucas Cranach - Kronach's famous son - Veit Stoß and Tilman Riemenschneider on display.
A city tour for culture lovers, explorers and connoisseurs

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From the banks of the Haßlach, you can enjoy a picturesque view of Kronach's old town centre. You will see the historic town fortifications, the parish church and the Rosenberg fortress.

After crossing the Haßlach, you come to the Bamberg Gate, the only remaining town gate in Kronach. It was built in the 14th century and partially rebuilt after the Thirty Years' War.

In Lucas-Cranach-Straße, you pass the eastern Renaissance gable of the Old Town Hall. It was built in 1583. Today it is mainly used for cultural purposes. You also pass the market square of the Upper Town and can see the Michaelsbrunnen fountain on the right. It is older than the Old Town Hall and was first mentioned in 1543. However, the stele with the archangel on it was only created in 1672 to commemorate the defence of the town against the Swedish troops.

You will pass the town tower on Festungsstraße. It dates back to the 13th century and is the oldest building in Kronach. The 30 metre high tower served as a watch tower and fire station.

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96317
Kronach

Phone: 09261 60410
Festung Rosenberg bei Nacht, Foto: Dr. Otmar Fugmann

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96317
Kronach

Phone: 09261 60410
Kronach, Festung Rosenberg, Foto: Stadt Kronach, Stefan Wicklein

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Festung 1
96317
Kronach

Phone: 09261 60410
Fränkische Galerie, Foto: Achim Bühler, Concept Visuell

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96317
Kronach

Phone: 09261 500700
Foto: katjasv/pixabay.com

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Melchior-Otto-Platz 9
96317
Kronach

Phone: 09261 610620
Stadtpfarrkirche, Innenraum, Foto: Kerstin Low

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