Att göra i Miltenberg - 11 tips till en pärla vid floden Main

What to do in Miltenberg, Germany? This town is beautifully situated on the River Main and offers charming half-timbered houses, cosy breweries and a lovely campsite. You can't help but fall in love! Here are our top tips for things to see and do in Miltenberg.

Miltenberg, Germany

Miltenberg is a historical city, and you can tell by the old buildings and walls. It is also surrounded by beautiful nature.

Miltenberg is located in the federal state of Bavaria, about 7 kilometres southeast of Frankfurt am Main.

What can you do in Miltenberg?

So what can you see and do in Miltenberg? First and foremost, you can of course stroll through the charming half-timbered houses, but there is also much more to see and discover. We've put together a list of our top tips here.

1. Strolling among half-timbered houses in the Old Town

Miltenberg is another of the cities we follow along the German holiday route "Korsvirkesvägen". It is therefore not surprising to find a real half-timbered idyll. The old town of Miltenberg is filled with beautiful and charming half-timbered houses. Here you can stroll through cosy alleys, browse in shops or sit down in cafés or restaurants in a fantastic setting.

2. Hang out at Alter Marktplatz (Schnatterloch)

Alter Marktplatz (Schnatterloch) is a historic square in Miltenberg, often depicted in photos of the city. It is home to a group of beautiful half-timbered houses and the Marktbrunnen fountain from 1583, created by sculptor Michael Junker. You'll also find restaurants and ice cream parlours, as well as stairs leading up to the city's castle.

3. Check out the church of St James

Just off the Alter Marktplatz, at Hauptstrasse 166, is the St. Jakobuskirche. This Catholic parish church is dedicated to the Apostle James the Elder. A church has existed on the site since the 13th century, but the current building was designed in the 19th century.

4. Check out the medieval hotel Zum Riesen.

In the centre of the old town of Miltenberg is the medieval hotel "Zum Riesen". The estate is known in documents from the 12th century, and from the early 15th century it is described as the "Zum Riesen inn". Today, the site still serves as a hotel with a restaurant. Think of all the history in the walls here!

5. Visit Miltenberg Castle

Perhaps the biggest and most important attraction in Miltenberg is Miltenberg Castle. Located on a hill above the River Main, the castle can be seen from many points around the city. For a small fee, you can walk around the courtyard and enter the castle, where you can see a small historical exhibition and an art gallery.

You can also climb a high tower, and from here you can see, if possible yet more magnificent views of the city. In the picture below you can also see that you can look down on the castle itself.

6. see the city's medieval towers: Würzburger Tor and Mainzer Tor

Miltenberg is a city with medieval history, which is reflected in the old walls and towers. You can check out the high towers "Würzburger Tor" and "Mainzer Tor".

7. try beer or whiskey

In Miltenberg you can try both beer and whiskey. Here you will find the brewery "Brauhaus Faust" and the whiskey distillery "St. Killian".

8. Have dinner at Faust Braustuben

Maybe you want some food along with the beer? We had dinner at Faust Braustuben, which can be described as a German "Biergarten". The atmosphere here was really nice, with good service and a nice view of the river.

Peter started with a potato soup. This was followed by hamburgers for him and "spätzle" (South German pasta) with cheese, onions and salad for Helena. Very tasty and good!

9. Make a visit to a museum

There are some museums to visit in Miltenberg! You can check out the Pharmacy Museum (Apothekenmuseum, Hauptstrasse 116) or the Museum Stadt Miltenberg (Hauptstrasse 169-175).

10. Take a boat trip on the river Main

The River Main is stunningly beautiful, with its wide, mirror-like waters. Many long passenger boats pass here, and it is of course possible to join a tour. The Henneberger shipping company, for example, offers daily tours throughout the summer months.

11. Walk along the river Main.

Even if you don't feel like taking a boat trip, it's really nice to walk along the river Main. There are many historic buildings and restaurants here, and we also passed a lovely outdoor restaurant with beach chairs right on the water.

More to see and do in Miltenberg for culture and history lovers?

Want to experience even more in this beautiful city? Here you will find more suggestions for things to see and do in Miltenberg, for those interested in culture and history.

Old Town Hall is the city's historic old town hall. (Hauptstrasse 137)
Franciscan Church is a Kaotlish church (Hauptstrasse 62).
Main Bridge Miltenberg is a bridge that opened in 1950.

More things to do in Miltenberg for nature lovers

Are you a nature lover? Then you can find even more tips for things to see and do in Miltenberg here:

Franconian red wine trail is a 79 km long 'red wine trail' from Grosswallstadt to Bürgstadt.
City Park Miltenberg is a park in the city.

Where can you live or stay with your campervan?

There are of course many different hotels and other accommodation options in Miltenberg to choose from. We visited the town by motorhome and stayed two nights at the campsite. Main Camping at Josef Wirth Strasse 1. An absolutely wonderful place!

We got a spot right next to the river and really enjoyed the view, and being able to sit and watch all the passenger boats chugging by. Also, the staff was very nice and helpful!

If you don't think you need to camp, there are also several car parks where you can park your campervan for free, without service. This city felt really welcoming to motorhomers!

Things to do in Miltenberg - on film

More to see and do around Miltenberg

There is of course more to see and do in the neighbourhood of Miltenberg. It is not far to Würzburg, which offers several fantastic castles. It is also close to the large city of Frankfurt am Main, as well as to Steinau on the road, with a castle and the Brothers Grimm house.

More tips for things to do in Miltenberg?

Have you been to Miltenberg? Tell us about your experience and your relationship with the city! Do you have any other tips for things to see and do in Miltenberg?

Facts about Miltenberg

Country: Germany
Federal Republic of Germany: Bavaria
Circle: Miltenberg
Residents: More than 9000 (2019)
Read more: You can find more information at the city's website (in German).

Travelling to Miltenberg

Flight: Fly to Frankfurt am Main and continue by domestic train or car hire.
Car/caravan: You can take the Öresund Bridge and drive to Miltenberg (about 11 hours from Malmö). Other options are to take a ferry, for example Finnlines Malmö-Travemünde, Nynäshamn-Rostock, Göteborg-Kiel or Rödby-Puttgarden.

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BP says:

Miltenberg - another town I've never heard of. But oh so charming. Yes, which town along the half-timbered road would you choose as the most cosy? Quite difficult to choose, I imagine...
Then I see that you take the custom where you come from... and eat spätzle. A must in southern Germany. When you get home, you'll be craving a seabream with just salad;-)

09 June 2022 - 19:29

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  Helena says:
  
  As you say, it's hard to choose, but Miltenberg is a favourite! It's not only the half-timbered houses but also the river and the environment. This place became a favourite! And haha, yes, it's good that we eat our own food in the campervan sometimes (although spätzle is very good) 😉!
  
  10 June 2022 - 22:06

Things to do in Miltenberg - 11 tips for a gem on the river Main

Miltenberg, Germany

What can you do in Miltenberg?

1. Strolling among half-timbered houses in the Old Town

2. Hang out at Alter Marktplatz (Schnatterloch)

3. Check out the church of St James

4. Check out the medieval hotel Zum Riesen.

5. Visit Miltenberg Castle

6. see the city's medieval towers: Würzburger Tor and Mainzer Tor

7. try beer or whiskey

8. Have dinner at Faust Braustuben

9. Make a visit to a museum

10. Take a boat trip on the river Main

11. Walk along the river Main.

More to see and do in Miltenberg for culture and history lovers?

More things to do in Miltenberg for nature lovers

Where can you live or stay with your campervan?

Things to do in Miltenberg - on film

More to see and do around Miltenberg

More tips for things to do in Miltenberg?

Facts about Miltenberg

Travelling to Miltenberg

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