Baiersdorf: Relaxation, cycling route and Franconian culture

Relaxation with views of the Regnitz Valley

The “Anger- und Ausee” recreational area is a facility of the City of Baiersdorf and is open to the public for general recreational use, subject to the applicable regulations. The underlying municipal usage regulations came into force in 2021.

One specific place to stop for a break is the small plateau at the Jungfernbrunnen spring. It sits above a sandstone wall and is equipped with oak benches and tables; from here, you can see the Regnitz Valley and Baiersdorf. The views and seating make the break closely connected to the place. In your day’s itinerary, this rest stop offers a different focus from the Regnitz Cycle Path: views and a break rather than a route between cities.

Cycling route and guided tours

The Regnitz Cycle Path, a scenic route between Bamberg and Nuremberg, passes directly through Baiersdorf. If you want to include the town in a cycling trip, it offers a specific point of interest on a route connecting the two cities. Another option is a guided bike tour around Baiersdorf through the Regnitz floodplain. The town offers this tour to groups by arrangement.

The other guided tours mentioned are also for groups and take place by arrangement. They include a tour of Baiersdorf’s fountains and “The Talking Stones” about the Jewish cemetery. When planning, you can therefore choose between following the Regnitz Cycle Path and booking a guided activity connected with Baiersdorf.

Jewish history, music and the parish fair

The Jewish cemetery behind Judengasse recalls the former importance of Baiersdorf’s Jewish community. It is a specific point of reference if you are interested in the town’s history.

Music is also part of Baiersdorf’s cultural life: the Protestant parish holds concerts and organ evening services at regular intervals. These are generally held at St. Nicholas Church on Kirchenplatz or at St. John’s Chapel in the cemetery; specific dates vary. If you want to plan your trip around a concert, it is best to check the date in advance.

Various bands perform on every day of the Baiersdorf Franconian parish fair. On Monday, traditional Franconian parish-fair music is played in particular; in the early evening, the young men and women of the fair dance the “Betzen.” The parish fair thus offers a different musical focus from the regularly held concerts and organ evening services.

Horseradish Market and Franconian offerings

Natural products, as well as handcrafted and agricultural goods, are offered at the Baiersdorf Horseradish Market. Horseradish dishes on offer include horseradish beef with dumpling, horseradish soup and horseradish bread. These are market offerings; the specific items available may vary. The market therefore brings together produce and crafts with a particular culinary selection, while music and dancing take centre stage at the parish fair.

When choosing a holiday apartment, the focus of your trip may be helpful: the Regnitz Cycle Path is a point of interest for cyclists, while the recreational area and Jungfernbrunnen spring are suited to relaxation and breaks. Concerts, the parish fair and the Horseradish Market offer their own cultural and culinary highlights. If you have a particular concert in mind, it is worth checking the dates; specific dishes available at the Horseradish Market may vary.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Heßdorf, Eckental, Uttenreuth, Höchstadt an der Aisch, Hemhofen, Adelsdorf, Marloffstein, Röttenbach.

For the broader travel overview: Erlangen-Höchstadt.