Located directly on the Main River between the Spessart and Odenwald regions, Miltenberg fascinates visitors with its medieval half-timbered houses and its wonderfully romantic atmosphere. The town is surrounded by vineyards, hiking and cycling trails and located only 75 km from Frankfurt.

Its eventful history, thanks to its strategic position on the old trade route between Nuremberg and Frankfurt allowed the city to experience prosperous times quite early in its history. This was followed by periods of changing fortunes, but the original medieval structure and architecture of the town has been preserved to the present day. Many magnificent old half-timbered buildings still bear witness to the earlier importance of Miltenberg. Among the most famous buildings are the houses on the Alter Marktplatz (Old Market Square), which is also known as the Schnatterloch (Chatter Hole). The inn "Zum Riesen" in Miltenberg is the oldest inn in Germany.

Events

Theatre Festival at Mildenburg Castle (July); Michaelismesse Fair (August); Miltenberg Autumn Wine Festival (September); Romantic Christmas Market (Advent). The regular programme of events is complemented by concerts, lectures and readings, markets, exhibitions, festivals and celebrations, guided hikes and cycle tours, sightseeing tours and much more besides.

Culinary Delights

You can enjoy a wide range of excellent food, from hearty local fare at the traditional inns and winegrowers’ pubs to international cuisine. There is also a good choice of gourmet restaurants where fresh local products are used to produce true culinary delights, always with a focus on what is in season.