A pretty little city on the banks of the Sulzach River, Feuchtwangen boasts an impressive 1200 years of history. Once home to a Benedictine monastery, the town remains studded with striking heritage buildings, and will delight heritage aficionados. Intimate and charming, the best places to stay in Feuchtwangen reflect the character of the community itself — perfect for relaxed romantics.

Discover Feuchtwangen on foot or by bicycle, spotting the remains of the old town walls and the Upper Gate, and stepping into the former Benedictine monastery church. The cobbled Romanesque cloister remains the site of a number of craft workshops, which are fascinating. Head to the Franconian Museum houses to admire one of the finest collections of folk art in Bavaria, and pop into the Singers’ Museum for an insight into Germany’s rich choral traditions.

Beyond the city, you’ll find picturesque walking and cycling trails amongst the forests and fields of the Sulzach Valley. Day trips to Nuremberg come highly recommended, as do cooking classes at our pick of the best places to stay in Feuchtwangen.