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| Fichtelberg (Upper Franconia) | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 1.762 (2019) | |
| height | 685 m | |
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Fichtelberg in the Fichtel Mountains is a climatic health resort at the foot of the Ochsenkopf, in the Bayreuth district in the Bavarian administrative district Upper Franconia.
background
Fichtelberg consists of the districts Fichtelberg, Hüttstadl and Neubau
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is the Nuremberg Airport.
By train
Fichtelberg is far away from the railway lines and can only be reached by bus. There are bus connections to the train stations in Willow Hill, Bayreuth and Marktredwitz.
Local public transport in the Nuremberg metropolitan region is operated by the Greater Nuremberg Transport Association VGN operated. It is possible to use different means of transport with one ticket, such as bus, train, S-Bahn or U-Bahn. The tickets can be purchased online or via an app.
In the street
From the autobahn 
, Berlin-Nuremberg, Departure Bad Berneck or departure from Berlin Gefreesvia federal road 303.
By bicycle
From May 1st to October 3rd, the Fichtel Mountains were in the Cycle buses to disposal. They drive from Bayreuth to Fichtelberg on Sundays and public holidays.
mobility
Dynamic cardsThe runs every Saturday evening Leisure bus the popular discos and dance halls in the district of Bayreuth.
Tourist Attractions
The Fichtelberger Museumsweg connects all of the town's museums and sights.
- 1 Automobile Museum, Nagler Weg, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 (0)9272 6066. Exhibition of: classic automobiles, dream cars, prototypes, racing cars, small cars, motorcycles, airplanes, helicopters in the hall and in the outdoor area.Open: opening days on the homepage.
- 2 Gleißinger Fels silver iron mine, BT4, 95686 Fichtelberg.
The oldest Mine Northern Bavaria, in operation for 500 years.Open: 13.02. - 03.03. and 27.03. - 04.11.2017 Guided tours every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour.Price: Adults € 6, 5-15 years € 5.facebook url used
- The source of the is at the Fichtelsee 3 Jean Paul-Fountain, consists of a granite pyramid with the dedication In memory of Jean Paul, who liked to stay here. 1825-1925, The Fichtelgebirgsverein. The water is reddish in color, it is a slightly radioactive iron acid.
Automobile Museum
Entrance to the Gleißinger Fels visitor mine
- The 4 Fichtelnaabquelle, on the southeast slope of the Ochsenkopf.
activities
- 1 The Fichtelsee (Wikipedia) is an artificial reservoir with a size of around 11 ha, it is ideal for swimming, boating, walking and in winter for ice skating.
- The 2 Ski roller track is located right next to the Bleaml Alm (see below), it is open to the public at all times. There is lighting Tuesday to Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in winter when the cross-country ski runs and lifts are in operation, on Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is free to use. Partial routes with different degrees of difficulty can also be run.
Winter sports
- 3 Ski center Bleaml Alm in the district of Neubau, also with a toboggan slope
Regular events
- 4 This takes place in August Meilerfest at Meilerplatz in the new building
shop
After the Second World War, displaced persons from the Sudetenland and Silesia came to Fichtelberg and built up a glass industry. In the meantime, the companies stopped working, but there are still glass mills that sell high-quality processed crystal glass. Factory tours are also possible.
- 1 Bell's glass shop, Fichtelseestr. 25c, OT new building. Tel.: 49 (0)9272 1393. Open: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays until the end of October from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
- 2 Creative ambience, Jahnstrasse 5, Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 (0)9272 389. Open: Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- 3 Schöler lead crystal, Nagler Weg 4a, Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 (0)9272 6317. Open: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
kitchen
- 1 MUSEO restaurant, Nagler Weg 10b, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 9272 965 550. Fine dining in a historical setting next to the automobile museum.Open: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm - 11pm, Friday and Saturday 11.30am - 11pm, Sunday 11.30am - 6pm, closed on Mondays.
- 2 Bleaml Alm, Heinz Brunner Weg 1, 95686 Fichtelberg / new building. Tel.: 49 9272 9655460.Tavern directly on the ski slope.Open: daily from 11.30 a.m., hot meals are available from 11.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m., closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.Price: Snack from € 4.70, schnitzel € 7.90.
- 3 Pizzeria Sicilia, Poststrasse 4, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 (0)9272 965885. Open: Wed - Sun 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Mon Tue are closed.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Waldhotel Am Fichtelsee, Am Fichtelsee 1, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 9272 964000. Rooms with bath or shower / toilet, minibar, room safe, radio, flat screen TV (SAT), wireless LAN and some with balcony. Located directly on the Fichtelsee with a restaurant and beer garden.Price: Single room from € 65, double room from € 94 with breakfast.
- 2 Gasthof - Pension - Café Der Markhof, Fichtelseestraße 21, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 9272 252. 2 single, 11 double and 2 triple rooms with shower / toilet, some with balcony or TV connection.Price: single from € 27.00, double from € 47.00 with breakfast.
- 3 Hotel Schönblick, Gustav-Leutelt-Strasse 18, Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 9272 97800. All rooms with desk, shower / toilet, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, wall safe and LCD flat screen TV. Smoking is only possible on the balconies or in the garden. Hotel with an ecological strategy.Price: Single from € 69.00, double from € 132.00 with breakfast.
- 4 Pension Haus Naabquelle, Naabquellenweg 1, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 (0)9272 6143, Email: [email protected]. Feature: pension.Price: double room from € 40, double room as single room € 24.
- 5 Gasthof Pension Café Specht, Fichtelberger Str. 41, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 (0)9272 9730, Fax: 49 9272 97320, Email: [email protected]. Typical Franconian cuisine is served in the inn.Feature: pension.Price: from € 28 with breakfast.
- 6 Camping site Fichtelsee, Fichtelseestrasse 30, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 9272 801. At an altitude of 800 meters, it is Northern Bavaria's highest campsite with high-quality sanitary equipment, individual washrooms, baby changing room, sanitary cubicle for wheelchair users, washing machines and dryers, drying room, ironing, lounge, well-equipped playground, TV connection on all pitches, child care in August. Winter-proof supply and disposal station for motorhomes, some comfort pitches with water and sewage connections.
health
- 1 Mountain pharmacy, Bayreuther Str.1A, 95686 Fichtelberg. Tel.: 49 (0)9272 96266, Fax: 49 (0)909272 96267, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m., Wed Sat 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
trips
- The Weißenstädter See in Weißenstadt is not far
- The Luisenburg in Wunsiedel worth a visit
- The Wagner city Bayreuth is only 30 km away
literature
- Fritsch Hiking map No. 109 - Fichtelberg - Warmensteinach, 1: 35000
Web links
https://www.fichtelberg.de/ - Official website of Fichtelberg (Upper Franconia)
