Schweinfurt Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the district of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany
About Schweinfurt
Schweinfurt, whose name literally means "swine ford", has a long history. It was first mentioned in a document dating from 720. It was an important place to cross the River Main in a time when there were not yet many bridges in Germany. In 941 Schweinfurt became the capital of a Franconian margraviate. During the High Middle Ages, it became an Imperial City (i.e. the citizenry was directly subject to the Emperor and enjoyed many liberties and privileges). In 1542, it was one of the first cities in Southern Germany to adopt Protestantism. During the Counter-Reformation, many Protestants from neighbouring territories fled to Schweinfurt where they could freely profess their faith. Nowadays however, due to more recent immigration from the surrounding Catholic areas and secularisation, 42% of
Top Attractions in Schweinfurt
Explore the best things to see and do in Schweinfurt:
- ★Museum Georg Schäfer
Where to Stay in Schweinfurt
- 🏨Alte Reichsbank
- 🏨Hotel Ross
Schweinfurt Travel Guide Sections
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