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Monheim
ℹ️Practical info — Monheim
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💡 Tips
- Follow the 'Letter Path' (M-O-N-H-E-I-M) to discover the old town's most important sights in a playful way.
- Visit the Town Hall to admire the magnificent Baroque stucco ceilings, some of the most significant in the region.
- Walk through the Upper Gate (Oberes Tor), one of the two well-preserved city gates that define Monheim's skyline.
- Use the town as a starting point for hikes in the Monheimer Alb, a peaceful part of the Franconian Jura.
- Take a look at the Peterskapelle, one of the oldest church buildings in the Donau-Ries district.
🍽 Food
A high-quality steakhouse and restaurant on the market square with a modern atmosphere.
A must-try in this Bavarian-Swabian region; look for homemade cheese spaetzle in local inns.
A cozy pub in the old town, convenient for a local beer (Augustiner on tap) in the evening.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Held on the main square, featuring regional cheese, honey, and meats from Jura farmers.
These historic timber-framed houses on the market square host small, independent boutiques.
A traditional butcher shop for high-quality meats and a quick Bavarian snack.
A quiet spot with centuries of history on the outskirts, handy for a moment of reflection.
A small green area providing peace and shade for a quick break during your visit.
Head out from the town into the surrounding forests for total silence and nature.
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Monheim is located in the Swabian district of Donau-Ries in Bavaria and is a classic example of a medieval planned city. The town was systematically laid out in the 14th century by the Counts of Oettingen, with the wide marketplace and the two striking city gates, the Upper and Lower Gate, still defining the townscape today. A central point in the town's history is the Monheim Abbey, founded in the 9th century, where Saint Walpurga was venerated. After the Reformation and secularization, the town transformed into a bourgeois center for trade and craftsmanship. Geographically, Monheim lies on the Monheimer Alb, part of the Franconian Jura, giving the surroundings a hilly and forested character. Today, Monheim is a modern industrial site, particularly due to the company Hama (photo and electronic accessories), which has its headquarters here and is a major employer in the region.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Donauwörther Tor · Town Hall · Schulweiher
- Nearby: Treuchtlingen (13 km)
- Population: ~5.544
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 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 42 | 47 | 42 | 82 | 77 | 83 | 81 | 56 | 52 | 53 | 56 |
Geography
Facts
- First documented mention in 870 as 'Moneheim'.
- Granting of city rights in 1340 by the Counts of Oettingen.
- The Upper Gate was built in its current form in the 16th century.
- Hama has had its headquarters in Monheim since 1945.
- The town is located at an altitude of 495 meters above sea level.
- The municipal area extends over 56.76 square kilometers.
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