//
Town in Bavaria, Germany
Photo: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Aschaffenburg is a city of 71,000 people (2019) in Lower Franconia. It is the largest city in the Bavarian Lower Main region. Because of its location, it is often referred to as the gateway to the Spessart.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Renaissance palace built around 1614 for the Prince Bishop of Mainz in impressive coloured red sandstone. It was almost totally destroyed at the end of World War II but was restored a number of years later.
Landscape park
Biergarten.
Beer and traditional food.
Good restaurant.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Frankfurt am Main · International · FRA
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Aschaffenburg and Germany.
Travel tipsUnderstand travel insurance for a Schengen visa in 2026. Learn mandatory €30,000 medical coverage, zero deductible rules, and embassy-approved policies.
7 min read
Travel tipsEstimate your Europe trip cost for 2 weeks in 2026. Compare realistic budgets for lodging, Eurail trains, dining, and sightseeing across three styles.
8 min read
Travel tipsPlan your trip with our Oktoberfest 2027 guide. Learn how to reserve beer tent tables, understand Munich hotel booking windows, and budget daily costs.
8 min read
InspirationExplore the best castle and gothic hotel stays in Europe. Discover historic fortresses, medieval estates, luxury châteaux, and Spanish parador hotels.
6 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.