Upper Franconia

Upper Franconia spans 7,230 square kilometers across northeastern Bavaria, encompassing cities like Bamberg, Bayreuth, Coburg, and Hof at 368 meters elevation.

The region emerged from the settlement of Franks in the 6th century and became part of Bavaria following territorial restructuring under Napoleon's reign.

Every city in Upper Franconia maintains its own theater, museum network, and yearly festivals, with Bayreuth hosting the Wagner Festival each summer.

The region connects to major German cities through an extensive network of highways and railway lines, with Bayreuth serving as the administrative center.

Upper Franconia contains the highest concentration of breweries per capita worldwide, with over 200 independent beer producers maintaining traditional recipes.

Location: Bavaria

Location: Kingdom of Bavaria

Capital city: Bayreuth

Elevation above the sea: 368 m

Shares border with: Lower Franconia, Middle Franconia, Upper Palatinate

Website: http://bezirk-oberfranken.de

GPS coordinates: 49.95000,11.58333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:51