Nabburg’s double city wall, which is very well preserved for the most part, and the High Gothic parish church of St. John the Baptist each highlight different periods of architectural history. Museums covering topics from art to natural history and cycle routes with clear local connections broaden the view beyond the historic buildings. If you are looking for a hotel in Nabburg, these highlights can help guide your choice of destination: are you most interested in the old town and its architectural history, or would you like to explore Nabburg as a rest stop or starting point for a cycling tour?
Old Town and Architectural History
The Zwinger circular path runs between Nabburg’s double city wall, which is very well preserved for the most part, offering a close-up view of the historic fortifications. The parish church of St. John the Baptist presents a different architectural highlight: it was built between approximately 1290 and 1349 and is known locally as Nabburg’s High Gothic “cathedral.” “Cathedral” is the local name here; it does not mean that the church is classified as a cathedral. The city’s museums focus on art, archaeology, local history and regional natural history. In the old town behind the town hall is the Remise am Fleischtörl, a small private museum. Check current access arrangements before visiting.
Cycle Routes: Rest Stop and Starting Point
The Naab Valley Cycle Route follows the Naab past the historic town of Nabburg and invites cyclists to stop for a break there. By contrast, the Bavarian-Bohemian Friendship Cycle Route starts in the historic old town at the Upper Palatinate Forest Tourist Centre. So Nabburg is a rest stop along the first route and the starting point for the second. You can charge an e-bike battery free of charge at the Upper Palatinate Forest Tourist Centre in Nabburg. If you depend on this service, ask in advance about current availability. You can get a leaflet for a tour of the town centre from the visitor information office in Nabburg. If you are planning around it, ask in advance whether it is available.
Five Churches on One Hike
A guided hike to five churches links five Nabburg places of worship from different architectural periods, illustrating the development of church architecture and the religious history that has shaped the town. Check the current tour packages before planning the guided tour as part of your stay.
Regional Context
Beyond Nabburg, Schwandorf is a relevant destination at the wider regional level: Schwandorf district is a holiday area in Bavaria’s Upper Palatinate Forest. The district is also home to the Upper Palatinate Lake District, a region shaped by water and diverse landscapes. The Weiher Cycle Route there is about 9 kilometres long, signposted throughout in both directions, and connects Schwandorf with Lake Murner; its route passes through the Charlottenhofer Weiher nature reserve. The gneiss at Hochfels in Schwandorf district has also been included in Bavaria’s list of the 100 most beautiful geotopes. The BAXI Museum Line 8402 serves the Open-Air Museum of the Upper Palatinate; check the current transport details before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Guteneck, Bruck in der Oberpfalz, Wernberg-Köblitz, Pfreimd, Bodenwöhr, Maxhütte-Haidhof, Neunburg vorm Wald, Altendorf.
Go to the overview of destinations in the wider region: Schwandorf.
