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| Höchstadt an der Aisch | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 13.422 (2019) | |
| height | 295 m | |
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Höchstadt an der Aisch is a city in Middle Franconia and lies on the north bank of the Aisch.
background
Höchstadt an der Aisch is located in Aischgrund, one of the most famous German pond areas, named after the river Aisch. The Aischgrund lies roughly in the triangle of the cities Nuremberg, Bamberg and Neustadt an der Aisch.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is Nuremberg.
By train and bus
The next train station is in gainThere are various bus connections to Höchstadt. From Erlangen train station, DB Frankenbus line 205 runs regularly, even on weekdays (approx. 1 hour depending on the route); It is faster on weekdays with line 203 (approx. 40 minutes).
In the street
Höchstadt is connected to the A3 motorway at the interchanges Höchstadt Nord, Pommersfelden (via B505) and Höchstadt Ost. Via the B505 Höchstadt - Bamberg Guests coming from the north on the A73 (Bamberg Süd junction) will arrive directly at their destination. Höchstadt is also on the B470 Bad Windsheim - Höchstadt - Weiden in the Upper Palatinate.
By bicycle
Höchstadt is on Aischtal cycle path
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Baroque castle
- old Stone bridge about the Aisch
- historical buildings and Half-timbered houses
- old city wall
- City tower with gatehouse from the 12th century
- City parish church from the 14th century
- Market fountain.
- Heimat- und Spixmuseum and Spix memorial in memory of the natural scientist Johann Baptist von Spix from the 19th century.
- city Park with the Engelgarten, located on the Aisch
- Kellerberg with the largest cellar network in Europe
activities
- Regular events
- Parish fair in early July
- Whitsun brewery festival
- Indoor swimming pool, St.-Georg-Straße 51, 91315 Höchstadt an der Aisch, Tel. 49 (0) 9193/7637, mostly open in the afternoon during the week and in the morning on the weekend
- Wave swimming pool, Kieferndorfer Weg 77, 91315 Höchstadt an der Aisch, Tel. 49 (0) 9193/2895, open from mid-May to mid-September from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ice rink, Kieferndorfer Weg 77, 91315 Höchstadt an der Aisch, Tel. 49 (0) 9193/2895, usually open in the afternoons in winter, inline skating is also possible in summer
shop
Kaufland Rothenburger Strasse 19
kitchen
The landscape has been shaped by pond farming for centuries, so the kitchen offers a variety of fish recipes. He is famous Aischgründer carp, which is offered in a variety of preparations. In addition to the well-known baked carp and blue carp, the bone-cut carp fillet has opened up further possibilities for preparing the main fish of the Aischgrund.
The Carp season is in the months with an "r" in the name of the month. It therefore starts on September 1st and ends on April 30th.
- 1 Ristorante Pizzeria Saporito, Obere Brauhausgasse 4, 91315 Höchstadt a.d.Aisch. Tel.: (0)9193 5071050, Email: [email protected]. Italian restaurant.Open: Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. (hot meals until 10 p.m.), Tuesdays are closed.
- 2 Weberskeller, Kellerberg 22, 91315 Höchstadt, Germany. Tel.: 49 9193 8395. Menu with over 100 dishes and seasonal cuisine. The Aischgründer carp is available all year round and in over 30 preparation methods.Open: Mon, Tue, Wed from 5 p.m., Fri, S, Sun 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m., closed on Thursdays.
nightlife
accommodation
Practical advice
- Tourist Information, Marktplatz 5, Tel. 49 (0) 9161 66614
trips
literature
Web links
- https://www.hoechstadt.de/ - Official website of Höchstadt an der Aisch
WebCams
- Stork's nest high above Höchstadt - The city center can be seen in the background.
- Webcam with a view of the market square
