Discover Aschaffenburg
Accommodation in Aschaffenburg
Aschaffenburg combines significant architecture with art venues and cycling routes that offer different ways to explore the city. You can plan your trip around your interests—history and architecture, discovering art, or cycling into the city centre. When planning a family trip, it can be helpful to choose activities for the day based on these interests rather than trying to fit every theme into one itinerary.
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Palace and historical art
Johannisburg Palace was built between 1605 and 1614 by Prince-Elector and Archbishop Johann Schweikard von Kronberg. It is considered one of Germany’s most significant works of late Renaissance architecture. If you are interested in architecture, you can make Johannisburg Palace a focus of your trip; if you prefer other themes, Aschaffenburg also offers points of interest in art and cycling.
The collegiate basilica is another highlight of art history. It houses an Ottonian crucifix from the 10th century. The crucifix’s age and classification set this aspect of a visit apart from the palace’s late Renaissance period. This way, you can explore different eras within the city without confusing them: Johannisburg Palace represents late Renaissance architecture, while the crucifix is a work from the Ottonian period. If you are planning your trip around historical themes, these two details provide clear starting points for your choices.
Art venues with different focuses
Since 2013, the KirchnerHAUS Museum has served as a documentation centre on Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s childhood and as a forum for exhibitions related to Kirchner. Its focus on Kirchner’s childhood and life gives the museum a profile distinct from that of the historic buildings. When planning, you can therefore decide whether you would rather explore a building, a historic art object, or exhibitions and Kirchner’s childhood.
Another place to see exhibitions is the former deconsecrated church of the Aschaffenburg Jesuit community. Its elaborate stucco features shape the setting for art exhibitions, which change four times a year.
Cycling routes and trip ideas
Cyclists also have a specific route to follow: the Main Cycle Route leads into Aschaffenburg city centre via the cycle path on Willigis Bridge. The northern route of the Grünes Rad passes Johannisburg Palace and runs by the historic gardens of Grossmutterwiese and Schöntal. The two route descriptions have different points of emphasis. One describes the route over Willigis Bridge into the city centre; the other includes the palace and two historic gardens along the way. You can choose a cycling route based on which of these destinations interests you during your stay.
Aschaffenburg offers a mix of architecture, historical works of art, exhibitions and cycling opportunities as a travel destination. You can make cultural discoveries the focus of your trip or include a cycling route as a separate part of your plans. Looking for a holiday apartment in Aschaffenburg suits a stay in which you would like to explore these different aspects of the city; your interests will determine which ones matter to you and your family.
Discover more places
If you would like to include places beyond Aschaffenburg in your travel plans, you can find Rothenbuch, Mespelbrunn, Wiesen, Kleinostheim, Schöllkrippen, Goldbach, Kleinkahl and Kahl here.
For the main travel overview: Aschaffenburg.
