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Norisring
Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Schwabach
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
About Schwabach
Schwabach is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rednitzhembach, 15km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.
Schwabach is in Bavaria, Germany, with about 39,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rednitzhembach, about 5 km away.
Schwabach (German pronunciation: [ˈʃvaːbax] ) is a German city of about 40,000 inhabitants near Nuremberg in the centre of the region of Franconia in the north of Bavaria. Together with the neighboring cities of Nuremberg, Fürth and Erlangen, Schwabach forms one of the three metropolitan areas in Bavaria. The city isRead more
an autonomous administrative district (kreisfreie Stadt). Schwabach is also the name of the river which runs through the city prior to joining the Rednitz.
Schwabach is famous for its crafts made of gold, particularly gold foil. In 2004, Schwabach celebrated this tradition with an anniversary festival, marking "500 years gold foil in Schwabach".
Around 1500, a local typesetter developed the "Schwabacher" font. This font was used for printing the first Bible in German, which had been worked out by Martin Luther.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Schwabach?
Within an hour or so of Schwabach: Norisring (13 km), Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle (15 km), Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt (32 km), Dinkelsbühl (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Schwabach?
The nearest famous roads are Schleizer Dreieck.
Where is Schwabach?
Schwabach is in Bavaria, Germany, about 5 km from Rednitzhembach.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 38,554
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Bavaria
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 49.3305, 11.0235
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 Schwabach
4 notable places within an hour's 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt
The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.
32 km · about 35 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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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