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Franconia and the German Danube

Franconia and the German Danube Travel Guide

All that is left of the huge, ancient kingdom of the Franks is the region known today as Franken (Franconia), stretching from the Bohemian Forest on the Czech border to the outskirts of Frankfurt. The Franks were not only tough warriors but also hard workers, sharp tradespeople, and burghers with a good political nose. The name frank means bold, wild, and courageous in the old Frankish tongue. It was only in the early 19th century, following Napoléon's conquest of what is now southern Germany, that the area was incorporated into northern Bavaria. More »

Getting Oriented
Top Reasons to Go
Cruising on the Danube

When to Go
Getting Here & Around
Essentials

Places to Explore

Bamberg
Bayreuth
Coburg
Kronach

Kulmbach
Nürnberg (Nuremberg)
Passau
Regensburg

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