Plankenfels: Hotels and Accommodation

Plankenfels has medieval roots: the Lords of Plankenfels were first mentioned in a document in 1217. Later, both the town and Plankenfels Castle changed owners several times. Geographically, Plankenfels is a municipality in the Bayreuth district of Upper Franconia, Bavaria.

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History and Architecture

Plankenfels Castle is a two-winged complex. The two wings are connected by an intermediate building with a gabled roof. The castle in Plankenfels is privately owned and not accessible to visitors.

The historical surroundings of Plankenfels reflect its location between the former ecclesiastical territory of Bamberg and the Kulmbach-Bayreuth area.

Surroundings

The nearby area around Plankenfels includes Wadendorf Castle, Truppach Castle, and the ruins of Plankenstein Castle. The surrounding area also features Rabenstein Castle, Ludwigshöhle, Kuhloch, Wunderhöhle, and Quackenschloss.

Getting There

The nearest railway station is in Bayreuth. From there, Plankenfels can be reached by bus 376.

Other places at the same administrative level: Aufseß.

For the higher-level travel overview: Hollfeld.