Vacation in Franconia

The Porzellanikon – PORZELLANIKON – STATE MUSEUM FOR PORCELAIN Five reasons Two museums of diversiTy

Nowhere else in the world can you experience more about why you must love this region porcelain than in the region of Northern Bavaria. The most PORZELLANIKON SELB important porcelain region in Europe is located in Upper Franconia. The Porzellanikon – State Museum of Porcelain Vacationing at home is the type of vacation that has turned cities looked like hundreds of years ago. Everything looks more unites factory and collection at its two locations Selb and JOIN THE into a real trend. Whether it is a city trip to Hamburg, a vaca- quiet and cozy than the hectic cities of our time. Naturally, a Hohenberg an der Eger. Embark on a journey into the history, tion on the Baltic Sea or a bike tour along the Romantic Road: car will pass by you at a high speed in those towns as well, but PORCELAIN present and future of porcelain. Germany has never been as popular a vacation destination as nevertheless, there is one thing that you can do here extremely it is now! well and that is to break away from your ever day life! ADVENTURE! selb - in an auThenTic Porcelain facTory Ranking among the top destinations is beautiful Bavaria. Fo- If you want to take a longer vacation and get to know as many Experience the production of porcelain in a former Rosent- rests, lakes, castles and beautiful towns. It seems like Bava- of Franconia’s beautiful towns as possible, there is an official hal factory. This comes to life in historical production rooms, ria has to offer everything you expect from a perfect vacation. route which, by the way, is one of Germany’s most popular va- where you can get an authentic insight into the work at that However, apart from the busy cities such as Munich, popular cation roads: the Romantic Road (featured in issue 04/2018). holiday regions such as the Bavarian Forest and world-famous Whether on foot, by bike or the fast way by car – this road will time through an ensemble of machines, films and live de- landmarks such as Neuschwanstein Castle, there is a part of take you for 415 kilometers from Wurzburg in Franconia all the monstrations. Bavaria that you will quickly fall in love with - Franconia. Fol- way to Fuessen, where the famous Neuschwanstein Castle is You will find impressive information in the „Technical Cera- lowing are five reasons why you should vacation in Franconia located. On the way to Germany’s fairytale castle, you will pass mics“ section. From the heat shield of the space shuttle to and what makes the region so special! by the beautiful medieval towns of Rothenburg ob der Tauber the most modern products in computer technology and au- and Dinkelsbuehl. The small town of Dinkelsbuehl is one of the From Bamberg to Rothenburg – Enchanting cities most beautiful old towns in Germany. tomotive engineering - all of this is presented in the Porzella- There a pictures that seem to come from the world of fairytales: nikon Selb. Colorful, a little bit crooked half-timbered houses, cobble stone Beer cellars in Erlangen The museum is also ideal for families with small children. The pavement and narrow alleys in which you completely forget Vacationing in Franconia does not only mean discovering new Porzellanikon offers exciting options and interactive exhibitions which century you are living it- Medieval towns such as Bam- destinations, it also means enjoying great food and beverages. for young and old. At around 20 experimental and discovery

Photo Credit: powell83 – stock.adobe.com powell83 Credit: Photo berg, Fuerth or Rothenburg ob der Tauber show what German What’s better than a hearty snack and cold beer fresh from the stations, young and old researchers can playfully understand the basics of porcelain and experience the manufacturing Bavarian Times | 44 process with their own hands and all their senses. And best of all: All visitors under the age of 18 do not pay admission! www.porzellanikon.org