Schnaittenbach: Hotels and Accommodations

Schnaittenbach is a town in the Amberg-Sulzbach district of Upper Palatinate and is located about 70 kilometers east of Nuremberg.

For visitors who would like to book a hotel in Schnaittenbach, the town remains the clear point of reference when choosing accommodation.

History and Culture

Schnaittenbach was first documented in 1271. The town hall dates from the late 17th century and was extended in 1817 and 1932. Kaolin mining is also part of the town’s history: The Hirschau-Schnaittenbach kaolin district is considered Germany’s largest kaolin area, and kaolin has been mined in Schnaittenbach since 1833.

Landscape

Schnaittenbach lies in the Ehenbach valley between the hills of Kohlberg and Buchberg. Löwenhöhe and Streuberg are located in the surrounding area. Kulm and Ohberg are also part of the area around Schnaittenbach.

Historical Surroundings

Several historic structures are located in the area around Schnaittenbach. These include Wernberg Castle, the “Hinter der Mauer 9 Tower,” the “Hinter der Mauer 17 Tower,” and the “Doggenhansl Tower.”

Transport Connections

Schnaittenbach is located on Federal Highway 14 between Nuremberg and Prague, about 15 kilometers north of the A6 and 12 kilometers west of the A93.

For the general travel overview: Amberg-Sulzbach.

More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Freudenberg, Auerbach In Der Oberpfalz, Weigendorf, Königstein.