landmark
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
One of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, with half-timbered houses, intact city walls, and a famous Christmas market.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Bad Windsheim
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
About Bad Windsheim
Bad Windsheim is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ipsheim, 47km from Würzburg Residence.
Bad Windsheim is in Bavaria, Germany, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ipsheim, about 6 km away.
Bad Windsheim (German pronunciation: [baːt ˈvɪntsˌhaɪm] ; East Franconian: Winsa) is a historic town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of more than 12,000. It lies in the district Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, west of Nuremberg. In the Holy Roman Empire, Windsheim held the rank of Imperial City (untilRead more
1802). Since 1810 Windsheim is part of Bavaria. In 1961, it became a spa town and has since been called "Bad Windsheim".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bad Windsheim?
Within an hour or so of Bad Windsheim: Rothenburg ob der Tauber (22 km), Würzburg Residence (47 km), Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle (48 km), Dinkelsbühl (49 km).
Are there any good drives near Bad Windsheim?
The nearest famous roads are Solituderennen and Schottenring.
Where is Bad Windsheim?
Bad Windsheim is in Bavaria, Germany, about 6 km from Ipsheim.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,022
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Bavaria
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.5027, 10.4154
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Bad Windsheim
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Würzburg Residence
A UNESCO Baroque palace with the world's largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo, marking the start of the Romantic Road.
47 km · about 55 min drive
castle
Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle
The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Dinkelsbühl
The Romantic Road's quieter answer to Rothenburg: a completely walled medieval town untouched by war, ringed by sixteen towers and four gatehouses, and mercifully short on tour coaches.
49 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
Norisring
Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Bamberg Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.
55 km · about 65 min drive
bridge
Kochertal Viaduct
Europe's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Bad Windsheim
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 58 kmKochertal ViaductEurope's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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