Aschaffenburg (German pronunciation: [aˈʃafn̩bʊʁk] ⓘ; Hessian: Aschebersch) is a town in northwest Bavaria, Germany. The town of Aschaffenburg, despite being its administrative seat, is not part of the district of Aschaffenburg. Aschaffenburg belonged to the Archbishopric of Mainz for more than 800 years.

01/23/2025 January 23, 2025. Two people are dead, one of them a small child. Three others are seriously injured. After the violent attack in Bavaria, the police are working to shed light on the ...

Here, the romance of the old town meets astrophysics, hearty inns and historical treasures. See for yourself and start your excursion with DB Regio today to discover Aschaffenburg's sights!

Aschaffenburg – also known as the Bavarian Nice for its mild, sunny climate – is the gateway to the Spessart hills. It is a town that combines tradition and modernity, shopping and culture, a buzzing atmosphere and architectural splendour.

From 28.9.2024 to 9.2.2024, works from the Hannah Rieger Collection can be seen in the exhibition "Biotope Art Brut" in the Kunsthalle Jesuitenkirche Aschaffenburg. Discover & Explore Active

Aschaffenburg is located in northern Bavaria, on the western edge of the state near the border with Hesse. The city lies on the River Main, a major waterway that winds through southern Germany. Its central location makes it an easy starting point for exploring the surrounding area.

Whatever the season, Aschaffenburg is always worth a visit, whether for the magnolia blossom in spring, for Pompeiianum Palace in summer, for Bavaria’s oldest English landscaped park in autumn, or for the works of Cranach, Grünewald, Kirchner and Schad in winter.

In addition to the Pompejanum, two representative buildings are the most noticeable cultural assets of Aschaffenburg throughout its history of more than 1000 years: the collegiate church "Stiftskirche" dating 974 and the palace "Schloss Johannisburg" which …

Visitors to the town will discover a mediterranean feel, Bavarian hospitality and remarkable witnesses to an eventful history and exciting present. Aschaffenburg’s geographical and geopolitical location has given the town, its residents and its visitors a diverse cultural heritage to enjoy, in a region rich in history and artistic tradition.

5 days ago · The ecumenical religious service at the Catholic Basilica of St. Peter and Alexander in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, was briefly suspended for the tolling of the city’s bells at the exact time that the attack took place on Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. Bavaria governor Markus Söder, Aschaffenburg Mayor Jürgen Herzing and Muslim imam Zischan Mehmood ...