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Erlenbach am Main
ℹ️Practical info — Erlenbach am Main
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Hike the Franconian Red Wine Trail in the late afternoon for the most beautiful lighting on the vines.
- During autumn, visit the seasonal pop-up taverns (Häckerwirtschaften) to taste wine directly from the makers.
- The Main river promenade has the best viewpoint to see the historic shipyard facilities in action.
- Parking directly along the riverbank is often much easier and more relaxed than in the town center.
🍽 Food
Taste this famous local red wine that grows on the steep terraces of the Erlenbacher Hohberg.
A hearty roasted pork shoulder best enjoyed at a traditional riverside inn.
Grab this quick, savory snack from a local butcher shop in the town center.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy red wine directly from the producers at their estates along the main roads.
Pick up a traditional, crusty loaf from one of the long-established bakeries in town.
Find a quiet spot among the steep vineyards offering a serene view of the river below.
Enjoy a leisurely walk right next to the river, completely away from street noise.
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Erlenbach am Main is the most populous city in the Miltenberg district of Lower Franconia. The city is attractively situated on the banks of the Main river, framed by the foothills of the Spessart and Odenwald mountains. Erlenbach's history has been closely linked to viticulture for centuries; the steep red sandstone slopes of the 'Erlenbacher Hochberg' produce excellent red wines, particularly Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder). In the early 20th century, the city experienced a massive industrial boom with the establishment of the shipyard and later the chemical fiber plants (now ICO). This mix of traditional winemaking and modern industry shapes the current cityscape and social fabric. Erlenbach features a wide range of leisure facilities, including a cinema and a heated terrace-style outdoor pool. Its location on the Main makes the city a key spot for river tourism and provides access to the Main Cycle Path, which winds through the region's pretty wine villages.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: St. Peter and Paul Church · Historic Town Hall · Schifffahrts- und Schiffbaumuseum
- Nearby: Obernburg am Main (4 km)
- Population: ~10.335
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 46 | 47 | 41 | 71 | 59 | 66 | 65 | 46 | 54 | 56 | 64 |
Geography
Facts
- First documented in 1183.
- The municipal area covers about 16.33 square kilometers.
- The shipyard was founded in 1918.
- Erlenbach was granted city status in 1970.
- The 'Hochberg' is one of the premier vineyard sites in Franconia.
- The city is located at an elevation of 129 meters.
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Sights in the town Erlenbach am Main (7)
Dauerausstellung Römerzeit🏛 museum
Museum presentation of archaeological finds from the Roman era of the region.
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