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Upper Franconia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

administrative region of Franconia in Bavaria, Germany

About Upper Franconia

There are three holy hills that are important for Upper Franconia. Those were already populated in prehistoric times. TheWalberlanearKirchehrenbach, theStaffelbergnearBad Staffelsteinand theKreuzbergnearHallerndorfwith a pilgrimage church built in 1463 and beer cellars of three breweries. TraditionAn old tradition in Upper Franconia is theStärk’ antrinken(drink force) on the evening before 6th January or on 6th January itself. The force in this context stands for health and strength for the new year to be aware of upcoming contrarieties.

Top Attractions in Upper Franconia

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Upper Franconia Travel Guide Sections

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