Discover Neustadt A.D.Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Franconian everyday history, carp-farming traditions and active days outdoors give the district of Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim a variety of highlights. Nestled between the Steigerwald and Frankenhöhe nature parks, the district is especially easy to explore on foot or by bike. You can tailor your stay to culture, regional cuisine or outdoor activities.

Carp traditions and Franconian cuisine

At the Aischgrund Carp Museum in Neustadt an der Aisch, visitors can learn more about the region’s carp-farming tradition, which dates back over 1,250 years, in ten rooms. Aischgrund mirror carp also features on local menus: it is one of the region’s specialties and is served from September to April, for example, fried until crisp or cooked in a seasoned broth until its skin turns blue.

The Aischgrund Carp Food Weeks take place every year from September 1 to November 1 at selected restaurants in the district. Before your trip, check which establishments are participating this year. Another seasonal opportunity to enjoy regional cuisine is the game weeks in November. They feature game meat prepared in a variety of ways; check the current program in advance.

Museums, architectural history and castles

A tour of the Franconian Open-Air Museum in Bad Windsheim feels like a journey through 700 years of everyday Franconian history. One striking architectural feature is the Bauhof barn, built between 1441 and 1444. Its late-medieval roof structure spans an interior of around 360 square metres without supporting pillars—a remarkable design that is easy to picture even without specialist knowledge.

Other destinations in the district include Frankenberg Castle in Weigenheim, an attractive castle complex, and the impressive Hoheneck Castle in Ipsheim. Along with the museums, they offer a range of cultural highlights to consider when planning your trip.

Compare cycling routes and circular trails

The district-wide cycling network includes themed routes for different abilities, from leisurely rides to more challenging cycling. The nearly 100-kilometre long-distance cycle route “vom Main zur Zenn” (From the Main to the Zenn) passes through the district and connects Kitzingen with Fürth. This route is a longer ride between two endpoints, while the NeuStadtAktivWeg offers a different way to explore.

The NeuStadtAktivWeg in Neustadt an der Aisch is a circular route of around two kilometres through the town centre. It connects numerous points of interest and attractions, is signposted with a blue “n” and starts at the free car park at the fairground and motorhome parking area. Comparing the routes can help with planning your day: the town trail is circular, while the long-distance cycle route is a longer connection between Kitzingen and Fürth. These descriptions refer to routes on different scales and do not specify walking or cycling times.

Choose your travel arrangements and accommodation to suit your plans

Neustadt an der Aisch is a stop on the Würzburg–Nuremberg railway line and can be reached by bus, regional express and S-Bahn within the Greater Nuremberg Transport Association. For journeys within the district, NEA Mobil takes passengers to their chosen destination with advance booking. Check current connections and booking conditions before setting off.

Compare accommodation locations with the places you actually plan to visit. If cycling is a priority, the different route profiles can also help you plan.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Gutenstetten, Emskirchen, Oberscheinfeld, Uffenheim, Neustadt an der Aisch, Dietersheim, Burghaslach, Bad Windsheim, Simmershofen, Ergersheim, Burgbernheim, Markt Erlbach, Ippesheim, Scheinfeld, Neuhof an der Zenn, Baudenbach, Gerhardshofen, Wilhelmsdorf, Weigenheim, Obernzenn, Münchsteinach, Markt Bibart, Langenfeld, Ipsheim and Uehlfeld.

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