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Pfreimd
ℹ️Practical info — Pfreimd
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit the historic town square featuring unique buildings known as 'Schlössls'.
- Rent a canoe for a relaxing trip on the Naab River, which flows gently through the valley here.
- Take a trip to the nearby Leuchtenberg Castle ruins for a fantastic panoramic view over the Upper Palatinate.
- Hike through the Lerau Valley to see the 'Devil's Churn' (Teufelsbutterfass), a unique rock formation.
- The parish church of St. Mary's Assumption is impressive for its rich interior decoration and history.
🍽 Food
Fresh from local ponds, traditionally served fried or 'blue' (poached).
A traditional bottom-fermented beer from the region, often served in cozy communal taverns.
Hearty potato pancakes, a local staple often served as a side or main dish.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for high-quality local fruit spirits and liqueurs from the Upper Palatinate.
In small shops, you can often find handmade goods from local artisans.
The meadows along the river offer plenty of space for quiet walks in nature.
A romantic and wild stream valley with mossy rocks, great for quiet hiking.
Water temperature…
Pfreimd is situated in the Schwandorf district of Bavaria, at the scenic confluence of the Naab and Pfreimd rivers. The town's history spans over 850 years, and it rose to prominence as the residential seat of the Landgraves of Leuchtenberg, a legacy still evident in its grand parish church of St. Mary's Assumption. This church is a masterpiece of Baroque interior design and serves as the burial site for the local nobility. In contemporary times, Pfreimd is best known as a key location for the German Bundeswehr, with the Oberpfalz Barracks providing a significant economic foundation for the region. Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Pfreimd for its access to the Naab Valley Cycle Path and the extensive hiking networks of the Upper Palatinate Forest. Its strategic location at the junction of the A93 and A6 motorways ensures excellent connectivity to major cities like Regensburg and Nuremberg, blending its historic character with modern accessibility.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Franciscan Monastery Pfreimd · Market Square · Stausee Trausnitz
- Nearby: Nabburg (4 km)
- Population: ~5.266
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 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 58 | 44 | 47 | 40 | 75 | 72 | 77 | 75 | 55 | 52 | 56 | 60 |
Geography
Facts
- Population: approximately 5,266 residents.
- City area: 60.37 square kilometers.
- First documented mention in the year 1118.
- Pfreimd was granted town rights in 1312.
- Elevation: 372 meters above sea level.
- The town church features a magnificent pulpit from 1720.
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