Neuenmarkt: Railway History and Cycling Route

Discover railway history in the town

Close to the German Steam Locomotive Museum are a Catholic and a Protestant railway workers’ church. Both were planned by the railway and built by railway workers on a voluntary basis. Their origins add another aspect to the story of railway history: in Neuenmarkt, both distinctive buildings and the history of the railway village are topics to explore during a visit.

A walking tour of Neuenmarkt, about three kilometres long, introduces participants to features of the railway village’s history from the perspective of a railway enthusiast. If you would like to plan this walk, arrange your preferred date at least two weeks in advance. Confirm the details with the museum. Its approximate length and focus on local history make the walk different in format from a guided tour of an exhibition.

A tour of the exhibition takes place at the German Steam Locomotive Museum. For booked group tours, the museum asks visitors to register at least one week in advance. This is distinct from the railway line between Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg and Marktschorgast stations: it is still in operation today and was built between 1844 and 1848. Its construction therefore dates to the early history of railways.

Explore by bike and compare excursions

The Main Cycle Route along the White Main runs from Himmelkron through Neuenmarkt, past Wirsberg towards Kulmbach, and on to Mainleus. This gives you a specific route through the town to consider as you plan. You can think of the walk through Neuenmarkt and the cycling route as different thematic focuses: one turns your attention to local history, while the other follows the cycle route through several towns.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to first decide which of these themes you want to shape your trip. Railway history in Neuenmarkt, the walk through the railway village, and a cycling route along the White Main offer different reasons to choose this holiday destination. Comparing it with other destinations in the wider Kulmbach travel region can add other cultural and nature themes to your plans.

More attractions in the wider Kulmbach travel region

The wider Kulmbach travel region has its own excursion destinations with different focuses. The nature trail on Kulmbach’s Rehberg is about four kilometres long and has 21 learning stations. The Frankenwaldsteigla “Rehbergweg” is an eleven-kilometre circular route from the Plassenburg to the Rehberg, through Kulmbach’s old town, and back to the starting point. The two routes differ both in length and in the paths they follow; check current trail conditions before setting out.

Also in the wider Kulmbach travel region, the German Tin Figure Museum is located at the Plassenburg. Its collection includes more than 300,000 individual figures in around 150 dioramas. The Bavarian Brewery Museum offers a different cultural focus: its exhibition space of more than 3,000 square metres is devoted to the history and art of brewing beer. A visit ends with a tasting sip from the Glass Museum Brewery.

When choosing a holiday destination, you can weigh up specific interests rather than putting every excursion under a single theme. Neuenmarkt offers railway history and the Main Cycle Route through the town; the destinations mentioned in the wider Kulmbach travel region add a nature trail, a circular route, and museums as distinct themes. Deciding which of these you want to focus on can help guide your search for a suitable holiday apartment.

Discover more destinations: Trebgast, Kulmbach, Mainleus, Stadtsteinach, Neudrossenfeld, Marktschorgast, Kasendorf and Wonsees.

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