Plankenfels

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Welcome to Plankenfels Castle - live like the lords of the castle in the south wing!

Welcome to Plankenfels Castle - live like the lords of the castle in the south wing!

Bayern Fränkische Schweiz
Book a stay at this family-friendly castle in Plankenfels. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sophie’s Cave and Ludwigs' ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Einmal Schlossherren von und zu Plankenfels...
"Schönes Ambiente, voll ausgestattet, sehr sauber, freundliche und unkomplizierte Buchung, Ansprechpartner vor Ort wenn nötig "rund um die Uhr erreichbar", kinderfreundlich. Bei Schnee ist der Weg im Schlossgarten hinunter ins Tal für Kinder eine tolle Po-Rutscher Bobbahn. Da wir im tiefsten Winter ..."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2010

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Welcome to Plankenfels Castle - live like the lords of the castle in the south wing!
Hotel Rheingold

Hotel Rheingold

Austraße 2 Bayreuth
$98 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$104 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bayreuth. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (679 reviews)
"Nice location. The hotel was quiet and easy to get to. We had a rental car and having a garage for parking was helpful. We did not purchase breakfast."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Hotel Rheingold
Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg

Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg

Untere Sandstr. 32 Bamberg BY
$154 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$165 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bamberg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (923 reviews)
"Zuerst bekamen wir ein Standard Zimmer nach langem Marsch in einem Annex Gebäude in der 2.Etage exakt gegenüber lauten Bauarbeiten am neuen Lift, der deshalb natürlich nicht funktionierte. Nach einer kurzen Intervention an der Rezeption wurde uns dann schließlich ein etwas besseres Zimmer im Vorderhaus ..."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss Bamberg
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Apartment for 2-3 people on the southern slope with View and possibility of excursions

Apartment for 2-3 people on the southern slope with View and possibility of excursions

Plankenfels Fraenkische Schweiz
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Plankenfels. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sophie’s Cave and Ludwigs' ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Apartment for 2-3 people on the southern slope with View and possibility of excursions
Limehome Bayreuth Spitalgasse

Limehome Bayreuth Spitalgasse

Spitalgasse 2 Bayreuth BY
Stay at this aparthotel in Bayreuth. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Bayreuth Old Palace and Museum of Natural ...
9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
"It's a lovely clean and bright studio in the heart of Bayreuth, a 15 minute walk from the train station and less than a minute from the colourful and lively Maximilianstraße. If you're prepared to self-cater (and the local supermarkets are excellent), then it's a bargain. What stops it from my giving ..."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Limehome Bayreuth Spitalgasse
Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth

Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth

Nürnberger Straße 32 Bayreuth Bayern
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Bayreuth. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (570 reviews)
"Clean .friendly helpful staff"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Plankenfels?
The best time to visit Plankenfels is from July through September, when the weather is typically pleasant for exploring. For travelers seeking fewer crowds and better value, the quieter months of October through December are a good option, offering a more relaxed experience.
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