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Hammelburg

Welcome to Hammelburg

The oldest document in the Bavarian Public Record Office is the note of a gift by Karl the Great in the year 777. It says, that the Crown Estate of Hammelburg was handed over to the monastery of Fulda. At this time the Estate included eight vineyards around the town. According to this record Hammelburg is the oldest wine-producing town in Franconia.

The town's long history has left many traces, for example Saaleck palace, which stands high above the baroque monastery and the town. It is now a municipal wine-producing estate and a hotel where you can enjoy a glass of dry, vintage wine accompanied by a "Häckerbrotzeit", a typical Franconian meal made of traditional sausages, meat, cheese and bread. While savoring your meal, you can enjoy the great view over the valley and the river Saale.

A visit to the local history museum -the "Herrenmühle"- gives an insight into the history of two important commodities - bread and wine. Another place of interest is the church named after "Johannes dem Täufer", built in Gothic style with its frescos, old tombs and wall paintings. Don't miss a visit to the Red Castle's ("Rotes Schloss") park, a beautiful place to relax.

The small town itself has many cobbled and twisted lanes. The marketplace and the fountain of the early renaissance are located in front of the neo-gothic facade of the old town hall.

North of Hammelburg lies the beautiful landscape of the "Rhön". Hikers are attracted by the long and wide paths and the pure nature.

There are many celebrations all over in Franconia during harvest time. Every village and every town have their own annual wine festival. A speciality of the region is the unfermented, fresh grape juice - the "Federweisser".