Empfangsgebäude

The Empfangsgebäude is a railway station building in Bad Staffelstein constructed with typical local brick and stone elements. It has a sturdy, functional appearance with window-rich facades that allow good light into the interior spaces.

The station was built in the 1800s as part of expanding railway networks across Bavaria during the industrial period. The building demonstrates how even small towns were meant to benefit from this new form of transportation.

The building shows how railway stations once served as important gathering points in small towns and shaped daily life for residents. Its design still reflects how much care was put into solid craftsmanship and the use of local building materials.

The building sits directly beside the railway tracks and is easily accessible on foot from the town center. Visitors can find seating areas here and watch the train traffic up close.

The building is one of thousands of monuments in Bavaria that are strictly protected so their original preserved details are not lost. These protection measures ensure that any repairs are done with care and respect for the historical fabric.

Location: Bad Staffelstein

Address: Bahnhofstraße 101

Website: https://stationsdatenbank.bayern-takt.de/StationsdatenbankBEG/station_public_print.html?lang=de&efz=8005670

GPS coordinates: 50.10855,10.99513

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25