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/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) ## Visit Franconian Forest Things to do - Franconian Forest Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Franconian Forest ![DORMERO Hotel Hof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74241900/74241893/98e938ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DORMERO Hotel Hof Kreuzsteinstraße 10 Hof 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! (332 reviews) Clean, quiet, and pet-friendly. Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=74241893&PinnedHotelID=74241893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593537206) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=74241893&PinnedHotelID=74241893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593537206) ![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 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews) Great room, friendly staff and good location. 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Popular attractions Automobile Museum ... 9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews) Sehr saubere Unterkunft. Besonders zu Erwähnen ist das das Haus fast komplett neu Renoviert und mit sehr viel Liebe Eingerichtet wurde Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Fichtelberg-Hotels-Holiday-House-Fichtelgebirgshaus.h31175354.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! (5 reviews) Teambuilding im Selbstversorgerhaus Das Hillside Nature bietet den perfekten Ort für ein Teambuilding Wochenende mit den Kollegen. 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