Lichtenfels: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Lichtenfels
Lichtenfels is known as the German Basket City and has long been associated with the traditional craft of basket weaving. If you are considering Lichtenfels as a destination, you may want to book a hotel.
Culture and history
Lichtenfels' old town retains a distinctly Franconian character. Sections of the historic fortifications have been preserved, and the Bamberg Gate, the Kronach Gate, and the Red Tower are also located there. A historic Baroque town hall stands on the market square.
The annual Lichtenfels Basket Market is a basket-weaving festival. It combines an international market for woven products with an old-town festival and small-scale performing arts.
Langheim Abbey is located in the vicinity of Lichtenfels. The Langheim monastery landscape was awarded the European Heritage Label.
In the area surrounding Lichtenfels are Trieb Castle, the Schwedenschanze, and Pfarrfelsen Castle Site.
Hoher Rangen is also located in the vicinity of Lichtenfels. The surrounding area is also home to Spitzberg, Staffelberg, and Franzenshöhle.
Further destinations: Ebensfeld, Michelau in Upper Franconia, Altenkunstadt, Burgkunstadt, Bad Staffelstein.
For the higher-level travel overview: Lichtenfels District.
