Discover Allersberg

Allersberg combines striking architectural history with a local history that can be discovered through its churches, market square and exhibition. There is also a historical walking tour, a long-established church fair and cycling routes to destinations in the Franconian Lake District. You can plan your stay around whether you mainly want to explore historical sites, enjoy a festival weekend or spend time cycling.

Churches and architectural history in Allersberg

The Old Catholic Parish Church of All Saints is the oldest place of worship and also the oldest building in Allersberg. Its tower dates from the 12th century. The Romanesque church is surrounded by a fortification, most of which is still intact. The tower, church and fortifications make this a distinctive destination for anyone interested in historic buildings.

The Baroque Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary provides a different architectural accent. Its ceiling painting is one of the largest in the Diocese of Eichstätt and depicts the Assumption of Mary. The church also contains eight graves of prominent people from Allersberg, including the grave of Sybilla Maurer, the “saviour of Allersberg’s wire-drawing industry.” Together, the two churches offer different ways to explore Allersberg’s architectural and local history.

Market Square, walking tour and Gilardi Exhibition

The Baroque market square and its historic buildings are also connected with Allersberg’s history: it took shape during the town’s heyday after the introduction of leonische Drahtzug (a method of wire drawing) in the 18th century. The Historical Walking Tour of Allersberg has nine stops and offers insights into the town’s history. Visitors wishing to include several stops in their visit will find a thematic route here that goes beyond individual buildings.

The Gilardi Exhibition is housed in a former factory building and presents the history of Jacob Gilardi and Sybilla Maurer, who is regarded as the “saviour of Allersberg’s wire-drawing industry.” Visitors can also decorate a virtual Christmas tree with Christmas ornaments made in Allersberg. Check the official website for current opening hours before your visit.

The church fair and cycling tours as reasons to visit

The traditional church fair in Allersberg is held every year on the last weekend in July. This gives your trip a specific seasonal focus; check the event dates for your visit. If you would rather make an active outing the focus of your stay, consider Allersberg as a starting point for cycling tours. Routes from here go around Lake Rothsee and through the Franconian Lake District as far as Ornbau.

These cycling routes offer different regional destinations: around Lake Rothsee or through the Franconian Lake District as far as Ornbau.

Roth as a broader travel destination

The broader travel destination of Roth includes the 210-hectare Lake Rothsee, located between Roth, Hilpoltstein and Allersberg. The Roth district offers a wide range of recreational activities on and around the water, as well as on land.

The Gredl-Express 636 is also relevant when planning regional excursions: it travels from Hilpoltstein via Thalmässing and Greding to Kinding and back, passing numerous sights in the Roth district. The route taken by this leisure service may change seasonally; check it before travelling. In the Roth district, listed restaurants bearing the “original regional” seal serve Franconian cuisine made with products from the region. The businesses included may change. DATEV Challenge Roth is a recurring summer-season triathlon event in the Roth district; check dates and participation details separately.

Find accommodation to suit your trip

When looking for accommodation in Allersberg, first decide which themes you want to shape your stay: historic buildings and the walking tour, the exhibition and church fair, or cycling tours that take in the region.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Wendelstein, Spalt, Schwabach, Roth near Nuremberg, Heideck, Thalmässing, Greding, Rohr.

Back to the broader travel overview: Roth.