Miltenberg
Miltenberg, Germany
A town on the Main river with a long, curved main street of half-timbered houses and a hilltop castle behind it. Look for the old market square near the fountain and park by the river before walking in.
Miltenberg lies in the Main quadrangle between the Spessart and Odenwald hills in Lower Franconia. The town was first mentioned in a document in 1226 and belonged to the Electorate of Mainz until 1803. Around AD 159/160 the Romans connected the Upper Germanic Limes to the River Main here. The old town, with many half-timbered houses, stretches along the main street and gathers around the market square, known as the Schnatterloch. Above it stands the medieval Mildenburg castle, which houses a museum.
Allow two to three hours for the old town and castle. The inn "Zum Riesen" is among the oldest inns in Germany. The old town is easy to explore on foot, and the town is also the starting point of the roughly 180-kilometre Main-Tauber Way of St James. Expect larger crowds during the Michaelismesse fair, held from late August to early September.
- Nearest town
- Miltenberg, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.7036, 9.2650
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping am LeinrittCampsite4 km from MiltenbergTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Seecamping FreudenbergCampsite8 km from MiltenbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Trailer CampingplatzCampsite8 km from MiltenbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Campingplatz MainwieseCampsite9 km from MiltenbergTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Campingplatz ForelleCampsite19 km from MiltenbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Wohnmobilstellplatz am SchloßMotorhome stopover19 km from Miltenberg · 8 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-FiFree
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FAQs
Where is Miltenberg?
Miltenberg is in Miltenberg, Germany, at GPS 49.7036, 9.2650. It is about 7 km from Amorbach.
Can you camp near Miltenberg?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Yachthafen Miltenberg, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 52 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Miltenberg?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lorsch Abbey (51 km), Speyer Cathedral (73 km), Rothenburg ob der Tauber (75 km) and Dürkheim Giant Cask (83 km).
When is the best time to visit Miltenberg?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)