Kipfenberg is a lively market town with a fairy-tale feel. Enjoy relaxing riverside strolls, hike to scenic lookouts and visit a centuries-old hillside castle. Explore a secret cave hidden in the woods and fill up on Bavarian sausages, pretzels and honey-hued lagers in sunny beer gardens.
Things to do in Kipfenberg
Kipfenberg Castle was built in the 12th century by a Bavarian count and recalls the town’s ancient past. From the hillside castle, you can enjoy sweeping views over the red-roofed town centre and surrounding forests. Learn more about the castle’s fascinating past at the small museum and enjoy a drink in the atmospheric beer garden.
The River Altmühl flows through Kipfenberg and is lined with parks and gardens. Stroll along picturesque riverside trails and hike up to the Kipfenberg Viewpoint for spectacular panoramas over the town. Just above Kipfenberg Castle is the Geographical Centre of Bavaria, where a large stone marks the heart of the famous German state.
Rent a bike and cycle to Arndthöhle, a small cave hidden in the Bavarian woods. Moss-covered rocks mark the entrance to the cave, while bats can be seen hanging from the ceiling. Don’t forget to pack a flashlight and warm clothes – it can get cold in the cave.
Try hearty Bavarian cuisine at taverns and restaurants in Kipfenberg. Fill up on “weisswurst” white sausages made with pork, veal and spices, “leberkase” meatloaf and “spaetzle” noodles sprinkled with cheese. Beer is best enjoyed with enormous, salt-crusted Bavarian pretzels.
Getting around Kipfenberg
Kipfenberg is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is in the heart of Bavaria, a one-hour drive from Nuremberg and Munich. Trains stop in the nearby town of Kinding, a 15-minute drive from Kipfenberg. Munich International Airport is a one-hour drive away.