On fine summer days, long queues of cars wind their way through picturesque Pottenstein – it’s no wonder it’s the tourist hub of Franconian Switzerland.
👀 Sights & experiences
- 1,000-year-old castle with castle museum
- Executioner’s Museum
- Adventure rock with summer toboggan run
- Skywalk
- Heavenly Ladder
- Nearby: Devil’s Cave (see Landscape → Caves)
🍺 Brewery
Mager Brewery Inn (see Breweries).
Perpetual Adoration (Festival of Lights)
On 6 January, the hills around Pottenstein are lit up brightly. After hours of prayer in St Bartholomew’s Church, an impressive procession winds its way through the village, whilst logs are set alight on the surrounding hills, creating a magical atmosphere. The procession begins at dusk.
