Hotels in Upper Franconia, Germany

Upper Franconia is a region in northern Bavaria, Germany, with a continental climate-summers average 70°F (21°C) for hiking in Franconian Switzerland's rock formations, and winters drop to 30°F (-1°C) for cozy beer tasting in Bamberg's 11 breweries. You can explore Bayreuth's Margravial Opera House in spring or cycle along the Main River in fall, while winter offers festive Christmas markets in cobblestone towns like Kulmbach. For summer, climb the 446 steps of the Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers near Bad Staffelstein, then cool off with a dunkel at a beer garden-rainy days are perfect for touring the Hofbrau Bayreuth brewery.