Lauf a.d.Pegnitz: Hotels and accommodations

Lauf a.d.Pegnitz is located directly on the Pegnitz River. In the old town stands Wenceslasburg, a castle from the 14th century commissioned by Charles IV. Its armory contains 112 coats of arms carved in stone.

Booking a hotel in Lauf a.d.Pegnitz is part of planning your stay.

Culture and history

The Lauf Industrial Museum presents the history of industrialization from 1900 to 1970. Other historical sights include the Hersbruck and Nuremberg Gates, the old town hall, the Glockengießerspital with the ruins of its hospital church, the Felsenkeller, the historic Reichel grinding mill, and the historic market square with half-timbered houses, which provides the setting for a diverse selection of shops.

Options for exploring on foot include guided city walks, tours with the Old Town Friends, and walks through the city districts. The cultural program also includes the Old Town Festival and the Kunigunden Festival.

Landscape

In the vicinity of Lauf a.d.Pegnitz are Hallerschlösschen Nuschelberg, Schmalzberg, and Mühlberg. The surrounding area includes Eschenau Castle, Rothenberg Fortress, Kalchreuth Castle, and Moritzberg. The Hohle Kirche is located in the wider regional area.

Local life and routes

Lauf's dining scene includes cafés, restaurants, pubs, and traditional Franconian inns. The Laufer Cycling Circuit, a bike tour, is also associated with Lauf.

Other destinations in the Nürnberger Land: Hersbruck, Hartenstein, Röthenbach An Der Pegnitz, Engelthal, Altdorf Bei Nürnberg, Happurg, Kirchensittenbach, Schnaittach.

To the higher-level travel overview: Nürnberger Land.