Allersberg combines church and local history with cycling tours that start here. Its historical themes range from the oldest church and the Baroque market square to the history of wire drawing. This makes it easy to choose between a focus on cultural history and cycling tours when planning your visit.
Churches, the Market Square and Local History
The Old Catholic Parish Church of All Saints is the oldest place of worship and also the oldest building in Allersberg. Its tower dates from the 12th century. The Romanesque church is surrounded by a fortification, most of which is still intact.
The Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary offers a different perspective: this Baroque church houses one of the largest ceiling paintings in the Diocese of Eichstätt, depicting the Assumption of Mary. The church also contains the graves of eight notable figures from Allersberg. They include Sybilla Maurer, known as the “Saviour of Allersberg’s wire-drawing industry.”
The Baroque market square and its historic buildings also tell the story of Allersberg’s development. The square took shape during the town’s heyday, following the introduction of leonische Drahtwaren—gold- and silver-plated wire goods—in the 18th century. Together, the churches and market square offer different ways to explore the town’s architectural and local history.
Gilardi Exhibition and Historic Sites
The Gilardi Exhibition is housed in a former factory building and presents the history of the Jacob Gilardi company and Sybilla Maurer, known as the “Saviour of Allersberg’s wire-drawing industry.” One activity explores the theme of Christmas decorations in a playful way: visitors can decorate a virtual Christmas tree with ornaments made in Allersberg. Check the official website for current opening hours before your visit.
The Historic Walking Tour of Allersberg includes nine stops and offers insights into the town’s history. It complements visits to individual buildings with further stops around town. Visitors can explore local history through both notable individual buildings and a tour with several stopping points.
A traditional event that returns each year is the church fair, which is always held on the last weekend in July. If you would like to plan your stay around it, you can take this weekend into account when arranging your trip.
Cycling Tours from Allersberg
Cyclists can set off from Allersberg on tours around Lake Roth, as well as through the Franconian Lake District to Ornbau. The wider destination of Roth provides geographical context: the 210-hectare Lake Roth lies between Roth, Hilpoltstein and Allersberg. The tours mentioned focus on different routes—around the lake or through the lake district to Ornbau.
This makes it easy to distinguish between the focus of a stay: the churches, market square, exhibition and Historic Walking Tour explore Allersberg’s history, while the cycling tours offer another way to spend your time here.
Discover more destinations: Rohr, Spalt, Greding, Abenberg, Roth near Nuremberg, Rednitzhembach, Georgensgmünd, Thalmässing
For the wider travel overview: Roth.
