Gunzenhausen

Gunzenhausen is a town in Middle Franconia positioned along the Altmühl River, where water meets rolling countryside dotted with lakes. Narrow streets wind through a compact center lined with houses, shops, and guesthouses, while green riverbanks offer space for walking and resting.

Emperor Ludwig the Pious transferred the monastery Gunzinhusir to Ellwangen in 823, which marks the first written mention of the settlement. Over the centuries, it grew into a fortified town, and portions of its walls and towers still stand today.

The name comes from a Frankish settler called Gunzo, whose farmstead once occupied this land. Visitors today find cafés and shops grouped around a central marketplace where locals gather for weekly markets.

A rail line runs from Treuchtlingen to Würzburg, linking the town to the wider network. Most points of interest lie within walking distance in the center, and the riverside area makes for easy strolling when you want a break.

A bunker hospital from the 1950s remains unchanged and offers a window into Cold War medical preparedness. The rooms and equipment show how emergency care was planned when tensions ran high.

Location: Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen

Elevation above the sea: 416 m

Shares border with: Arberg, Muhr am See, Haundorf, Ornbau, Ansbach, Pfofeld, Theilenhofen, Dittenheim, Gnotzheim, Wassertrüdingen, Unterschwaningen, Unterer Wald

Website: https://gunzenhausen.de

GPS coordinates: 49.11472,10.75417

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37