Title: Visit Franconian Forest: Best of Franconian Forest Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Franconian Forest](https://expedia.ca/Franconian-Forest-Hotels.d553248621593537206.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Franconian Forest](https://expedia.ca/Franconian-Forest-Vacation-Rentals.d553248621593537206.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Franconian Forest](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Franconian-Forest.d553248621593537206.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Franconian Forest Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Franconian-Forest.d553248621593537206.Car-Rental-Guide)[Franconian Forest Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Franconian-Forest.d553248621593537206.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Franconian Forest ## Travel Guide ![Das Schloss Fantaisie (südliche Seite, Parkseite) steht etwa fünf Kilometer von Bayreuth, in Eckersdorf-Donndorf. Erbaut wurde das Schloss von 1761 bis 1765. 1850/52 wurde es in seiner noch heute bestehenden Form umgebaut. Im Schlossgebäude befindet sich das im Jahr 2000 eingerichtete, erste Gartenkunstmuseum Deutschlands. Betreut wird das Schloss von der Bayerischen Schlösserverwaltung.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351022/c2c1d10c-5641-498f-b6b6-d02145758be3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Das Schloss Fantaisie (südliche Seite, Parkseite) steht etwa fünf Kilometer von Bayreuth, in Eckersdorf-Donndorf. Erbaut wurde das Schloss von 1761 bis 1765. 1850/52 wurde es in seiner noch heute bestehenden Form umgebaut. Im Schlossgebäude befindet sich das im Jahr 2000 eingerichtete, erste Gartenkunstmuseum Deutschlands. Betreut wird das Schloss von der Bayerischen Schlösserverwaltung.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351022/3cf23046-de72-486a-9b4d-aae0d0597c32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Die Burg Zwernitz wurde im Jahre 1156 erstmals erwähnt. Sie liegt in der zur Gemeinde Wonsees gehörenden Ortschaft Sanspareil in Oberfranken. Seit dem Jahr 1745 ist sie Bestandteil des Felsengartens Sanspareil.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351026/289aa527-243c-4e15-9ba2-fb03c62e8428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Die Burg Zwernitz wurde im Jahre 1156 erstmals erwähnt. Sie liegt in der zur Gemeinde Wonsees gehörenden Ortschaft Sanspareil in Oberfranken. Seit dem Jahr 1745 ist sie Bestandteil des Felsengartens Sanspareil.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351026/80d175c0-a7df-4a4f-82fc-194cff58344b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Burgstall Großes Haus - Blick auf den westlichen Ringgraben mit Außenwall sowie auf das westliche Vorgelände der Burgstelle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000376965/fb255d69-ec03-40ee-810f-38c6b574b2d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Franconian Forest Things to do - Franconian Forest Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Franconian Forest ![H4 Hotel Residenzschloss Bayreuth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28300/28229/2eb8402f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### H4 Hotel Residenzschloss Bayreuth Erlanger Straße 37 Bayreuth BY CA $125 CA $134 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bayreuth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) The room was very clean. The staff was nice and friendly. The amenities were as required for this kind of hotel. Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=28229&PinnedHotelID=28229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593537206) ![DORMERO Hotel Hof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74241900/74241893/169cae15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DORMERO Hotel Hof Kreuzsteinstraße 10 Hof CA $101 CA $109 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hof. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (343 reviews) Clean, quiet, and pet-friendly. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Bayreuth-Hotels-Apart-Hotel-FirstBoarding-Bayreuth.h14767710.Hotel-Information) ![Chalet 'Hillside Nature' with Private Terrace, Balcony and Wi-Fi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93226400/93226325/68a9a48b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chalet 'Hillside Nature' with Private Terrace, Balcony and Wi-Fi Bischofsgrün Stay at this chalet in Bischofsgruen. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Gehrenlift and Seilschwebebahn Nord are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Angenehm und gut ausgestattet. Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Bischofsgruen-Hotels-Chalet-Hillside-Nature-With-Private-Terrace.h93226325.Hotel-Information) ![To Bayreuth only 9 km, family friendly, living area 220 m2, free parking, air conditioning, terrace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33620000/33611600/33611559/f566e7a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### To Bayreuth only 9 km, family friendly, living area 220 m2, free parking, air conditioning, terrace Mistelgau Bavaria Stay at this vacation home in Mistelgau. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Schloss Fantaisie and Tierpark Rohrensee are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews) Celebration with family The property was in a cute village. It has three levels and clean. There was plenty of room for our family to spread out and be comfortable. There is a small outdoor patio with table and chairs and charcoal grill. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine. Communication with owner was great and he answered ... Reviewed on Sep 24, 2019 [](https://expedia.ca/Mistelgau-Hotels-To-Bayreuth-Only-9-Km-Quiet-Wfl-220-M2.h33611559.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Franconian Forest](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248621593537206&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Franconian Forest hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593537206&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17)[Mar 16 - Mar 17](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593537206&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593537206&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18)[Mar 17 - Mar 18](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593537206&startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593537206&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593537206&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593537206&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621593537206&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Margrave\'s Opera House which includes heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071787/9ac45b11-fdb9-432a-aec3-4a79bb2daa07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Margrave's Opera House One of Europe’s oldest and loveliest theaters demonstrates the construction and artistic excellence of 18th-century Bayreuth at its very finest. [](https://expedia.ca/Margraves-Opera-House-Bayreuth.d6071787.Vacation-Attraction) #### Obermain Therme You can take time to visit Obermain Therme during your travels to Staffelstein. Discover the area's musical theater and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Obermain-Therme-Staffelstein.d553248621532508571.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bayreuth Festival Theater Enjoy a show at Bayreuth Festival Theater, a storied theater in Bayreuth. Take in the festivals while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bayreuth-Festival-Theater-Bayreuth.d6071789.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bleiloch Dam Bleiloch Dam is just one of the places to see in Gräfenwarth, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and casinos. [](https://expedia.ca/Talsperre-Bleiloch-Schleiz.d553248634855574685.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fichtelsee Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fichtelsee during your travels in Fichtelberg. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Luisenburg-Rock-Labyrinth-Wunsiedel.d6239832.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Franconian Forest ![Hof which includes forests, a castle and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1499/8ed45959-a199-461e-ab7e-a8d71cfd9fb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hof ![0_69668527](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55281/a99215cd-6a05-4ad5-80a3-30477cac1015.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coburg ![This is a picture of the protected area listed at WDPA under the ID](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500593/56dc93fe-5c62-4f3c-803c-ccc771391bc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lichtenfels ![Memmelsdorf, Germany - historic fountain on the background of the palace.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601830/e789cf92-a9ff-4993-b68c-04ffef2d8b7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Memmelsdorf - Cities near Franconian Forest [Hof](https://expedia.ca/Hof.dx1499)[Coburg](https://expedia.ca/Coburg.dx55281)[Lichtenfels](https://expedia.ca/Lichtenfels.dx500593)[Memmelsdorf](https://expedia.ca/Memmelsdorf.dx601830)[Bad Steben](https://expedia.ca/Bad-Steben.dx6034131)[Wunsiedel](https://expedia.ca/Wunsiedel.dx6085458)[Saalburg-Ebersdorf](https://expedia.ca/Saalburg-Ebersdorf.dx6127854)[Rehau](https://expedia.ca/Rehau.dx6130159)[Zell im Fichtelgebirge](https://expedia.ca/Zell-Im-Fichtelgebirge.dx6130904)[Kronach](https://expedia.ca/Kronach.dx6147930)[Neustadt bei Coburg](https://expedia.ca/Neustadt-Bei-Coburg.dx6193052)[Burgkunstadt](https://expedia.ca/Burgkunstadt.dx6193076)[Creussen](https://expedia.ca/Creussen.dx6193099) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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