behind the scenes... Many ways to enjoy yourself Large forests, peaks with overwhelming views and charming Bienenmarkt Museum in the Schloss Fürstenau valleys make Michelstadt a popular destination also for nature The annual fair „Bee market“ takes place during Pentecost Kellerei in Steinbach lovers. Sporty people will appreciate a wide variety of featuring live music, various rides, loads of market stalls and beautiful hiking and cycling areas as well as outdoor activities a bee auction. It is a nice festival for the whole family. like golfing and swimming.

The town museum shows its visitors all about the history In Steinbach next to the famous Einhardsbasilika you find of Michelstadt. It is currently been renovated, so that some Schloss Fürstenau. The courtyrad of the has a romantic MICHELSTADT parts of it are not accessible. atmoasphere.

Opening hours: Friday: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Opening hours of the courtyrad: daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 12 a.m. - 5 p.m. (March to the end of September, Specialized opening during Advent season) Contact: 00496061-706139 Landesrabbiner Dr. I. Einhardsbasilika in Michelstädter Musiknacht E. Lichtigfeldmuse- Steinbach The Night of Music: A summer night full of various kinds of um (Synagogue) Römerbad in Würzberg Limesturm in Vielbrunn music, performed at the highest level. Six remarkable stages are located throughout the historic city center.

On display there are cultural objects, archival materials The well preserved basilica from the year 827 impresses with und fotografic reprodutions which call to mind the life of the authentic, Carolingian architecture. It was built by , the Weihnachtsmarkt former Jewish citizens. The collection allows to gain an biographer of . The Christmas Market is a romantic market with an insight into the religious, social and political circumstances enchanting atmosphere, all over the historic center; opened of the Jewish community in the past centuries. Opening hours: From April to October: Tuesday - Sunday from Wednesday to Sunday during Advent season. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening hours: From 2nd Saturday befor Easter to the 1 Contact: 00496061-73967 November: Sunday to Thursday: 2.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Nicolaus-Matz- Kunstkabinett Wasserwerk in Vielbrunn Eulbacher Park Bibliothek (Church Seidenberg (private Libary) ivory museum)

Established in 1499 when Nicolaus Matz, the canon of Ulrich Seidenberg opend the ivory museum an novem- , donated his private collection of 117 books to the ber1976, in the house of the former school of Michelstadt Erbach-Michelstädter town of his birth. Today, the collection contains approximately (1780). There are over 500 objects of extraordinary and Theatersommer 44 manuscripts (14 of which stem from medieval times), 157 unique ivory carvings. Free entry. English incunabula until the year 1500 and about 4000 printed Every second year the market place serves as a stage for the publications from the 16th and 17th century. Guided tours Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 2p.m. to 5 p.m. performance of a local theater group. For two weeks, the City Map must be booked in advance. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. exciting plays are performed. Contact: 00496061-3157 Contact: [email protected] Public outdoor Swimming Pool 2021 Post There is a lot to see... Travelling and Parking Way to Basilika & Castle 1 Historical Town Hall 7 Mothers-In-Law-Fountain 19 Kellerei Michelstadt, the heart of the Odenwald, can easily be The year of construction 1484 is inscribed in The Schwiegermütterbrunnen (Mothers-In- Gartenweg These premises are considered to be the the wood in Arabic numerals, using a half- Law-Fountain) is one of the oldest fountains cradle of Michelstadt. In 815 it was bestowed reached by train or by car. There are plenty of free parking eight as a four. The Town Hall’s open ground in Michelstadt. In 1541, it was given to the to Einhard, the biographer of Charlemagne. lots inside and around the city centre. floor accommodated the local court. The town by Count Georg I of Erbach. Its name is Einhard’s inheritance fell to the abbey of 1) Großparkplatz „Altstadt“ (Wiesenweg): no time limit, for upper story housed the Town Council. The derived from the four coats of arms engraved Lorsch, which led to the conversion of the free (except in Advent season) Town Hall has been the venue of countless in the center post, e. g. the one of Baden Frankish empire. After the complex has been 2) Parkplatz „Kellerei“ (Kellereibergstraße): for free, duration public ceremonies, receptions and weddings (Beatrix of Baden was his mother-in-law). Way to public swimming pool destroyed in 1304, it was rebuilt of parking is limited to two hours Schulstraße and jewish cementry – and still is. subsequently. 3) Parkplatz „Obere Dammgärten“ (Hochstraße): for free, duration of parking is limited to two hours 2 Town Church 8 Lower Gate Bahnhofstraße 20 Thieves’ Tower The Town Church, constructed predominantly Waldstraße The Thieves’ Tower, a former watchtower of There is a speed limit for cars in the entire inner city from 1461 to 1537, is dedicated to the Archan 9 Tavern „Zum Grünen Baum“ Marktstraße the Kellerei, served as the district jail. Since (cobbled surface). Besides you are just allowed to park here gel Michael and Saint Killian. It was built upon the tower had no groundlevel entrance, the for the duration of one hour in the marked spaces. These the grounds of an former wooden Iro-Scottish prisoners entered the dungeon through a 10 arrangements are mentioned at the entrances of the old church, which was replaced by a Carolingian House of Soldiers trapdoor in the upper story. A stone relief of town. Please do not forget to use your parking disk. stone church consecrated in 821. Bad König Direction the Roman god Mercury can be seen above 11 Synagogue 9 a narrow window, its meaning is unknown. Built in 1791, it was made famous by Rabbi Wiesenweg Seckel Löb Wormser, Baal Shem („faith 8 3 21 Löwenhof & Thurn- und Taxis Building healer“) of Michelstadt. He, who was in 7 House of Tithe Count Fuchs The baroque building was constructed in charge of a world-renowned Talmud school, 1755 by Johann Nicolaus Friedrich to be used Hochstraße worked here from 1822 to 1847. In 1979 a B45/47 24 Mauerstraße12 13 Stadtgarten 22 House of Council Member Pfreund as a tavern named „Golden Lion“. His initials museum of Jewish religious objects was Obere Pfarrgasse 11 JNF and the construction date ornament the 6 established in the Synagogue (Landesrabbi- 23 23 pediment. Later the building served as a ner Dr. I. E. Lichtigfeldmuseum). 1 House of Coin Manufacturing mailcoach station of Thurn und Taxis. Today Große Gasse 10 the Office for Cultural Activities and the 12 Town Wall 25 24 House of Mayor Spinder 3 Tourist Information Center are based here. 22 i 13 Untere Pfarrgasse 5 4 25 4 Market Fountain Watchtower 1 2 Nicolaus-Matz-Library (Church-Library) It was built in 1575 by George II, Count of 21 Erbach. Its pillar is topped by a sandstone 14 Linden Tree Square 26 17 16 26 Old Brewery statue of the Archangel Michael. The patron 27 Direction Erbach Direction 18 3 saint protects the town against evil with its 15 27 Upper Gate Häfnergasse WC Old parlour of the former Museum flaming sword and scales. However, the 19 15 name of Michelstadt is not derived from the 20 16 Gästeinformation Michelstadt Tourist Information Center patron but goes back to an Old High German Dyer‘s House Neutorstraße Braunstraße Marktplatz 1 word „michel“ which means „large“. 00496061-74-610 17 Tavern „Zur Sonne“ 64720 Michelstadt E-: [email protected] 5 Old Smithy Opening hours: Kellereibergstraße www.michelstadt.de 18 Kilian stream Mon: 10-12 Tue - Fri: 10-17 6 Old Pharmacy 14 Among other thing we offer you touristic information, Sat, Sun, holidays: 11-15 2 souvenirs, guided tours through the city and overnight Opening hours may vary during Advent season. accommodations. Erbacher Str. As of: January 2021