Wächtersbach, Ceramic town in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Germany.
Wächtersbach is a small town nestled in the Kinzig valley, spreading across several villages between forested hills. The landscape features rolling terrain shaped by the river and its surroundings.
The town grew around a major ceramic factory established in the 19th century that operated for nearly two centuries. This industry made the place a center of craft production in the region for generations.
The town carries forward its ceramic heritage through local workshops and shops that remain part of daily life. This craft tradition shapes how residents and visitors see and experience the place.
The town connects to the regional rail network, making it accessible by train from surrounding areas. The place spreads across multiple villages, so allow time to explore the different districts.
Local museums display ceramics made here that stand out for their thick walls and large handles, showing a distinctive manufacturing style. This approach to crafting made Wächtersbach products recognizable and different from pottery elsewhere.
Location: Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Elevation above the sea: 164 m
Website: https://stadt-waechtersbach.de
GPS coordinates: 50.26667,9.30000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00
Dampfkleinbahn Bad Orb
3.1 km
Schloss Wächtersbach
1.3 km
Schloss Eisenhammer
6.2 km
Wächtersbach station
1.3 km
St. Martin
5.5 km
Bad Orb
5.5 km
Burg Bad Orb
5.5 km
Evangelische Kirche
1.5 km
Church of Wolferborn
10.1 km
Synagoge (Wächtersbach)
1.3 km
Jewish Cemetery, Bad Orb
4.9 km
Evangelische Kirche
6 km
Feuchtwiesen bei Aufenau
2.3 km
Autal bei Bad Orb
3.2 km
Evangelische Kirche
6 km
Lokschuppen
5.2 km
Zehntscheune
5.5 km
Kirchgasse 4
5.6 km
Kirchgasse 1
5.6 km
Kirchgasse 3
5.6 km
Kirchgasse 14
5.5 km
Enggasse 3
5.6 km
Kirchgasse 10/12
5.6 km
Backhaus
5.9 km
Marktplatz
5.6 km
Kirchgasse 9/11
5.5 km
Kirchgasse 5
5.6 km
Amt Spielberg
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