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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Aufseß
Spend a half‑day on the 13 km Breweries Path; add a night if you want to stay in a local guesthouse.
Aufseß is a tiny Upper Franconian village famous for its world‑record brewery density. The main attraction is a 13 km circular walking route linking four historic breweries; the sights are spread across hamlets, so a half‑day walk plus optional overnight accommodation covers it.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, some breweries closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–€60 excl. bed · Mid €70–€90 excl. bed · High €110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beer (0.5 l) at a local brewery | €2.8–€3.0 |
| Coffee at a café | €2–€3 |
| Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km)) | €15–€20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NUE · Nuremberg Airport
- Nearest major airport, about 50 km (31 mi) by roadNearest major airport, about 31 mi (50 km) by road
Typical fares
- Taxi Nuremberg Airport → Aufseß
- about €80 one way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The villages are walkable; the 13 km (8.1 mi) Breweries Path is a marked trail. Taxis (Ott) are available for longer trips; public transport is limited.The villages are walkable; the 8.1 mi (13 km) Breweries Path is a marked trail. Taxis (Ott) are available for longer trips; public transport is limited.
See and do
Known for
- World‑record brewery density
- Breweries Path (13 km)
- Schloss Unteraufseß and Schloss Oberaufseß
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bamberg | Regional train from Nuremberg to Bamberg (≈30 min), then bus or taxi 15 min | ≈1 h total |
| Bayreuth | Regional train from Nuremberg to Bayreuth (≈45 min), then bus 10 min | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Pottenstein (Franconian Switzerland) | Bus from Bamberg to Pottenstein (≈40 min) or drive 30 km (19 mi)Bus from Bamberg to Pottenstein (≈40 min) or drive 19 mi (30 km) | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Zum Mühlengrund
- Single €37, double €54; basic rooms with shower, TV
- Brauereigasthof Rothenbach
- Single €38, double €62; non‑smoking, shower, TV
- Brauerei Reichold
- Single €30, double €40; shower, TV, motorhome bays
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEnt-shool-dee-goong |
| Thank you | DankeDahn-ke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Vee feel kost-et das? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Wo ist die Toilette?Vo ist dee Toy-let-te? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Accommodation fills quickly in summer; book early.
- Brauerei Reichold closed on Mondays; Meyer Kathi closed on Mondays; check opening days before planning.
Aufseß is a quiet rural village; typical rural safety applies. Watch for closed brewery days and limited night transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Aufseß yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- World‑record brewery density
- Breweries Path (13 km)
- Schloss Unteraufseß and Schloss Oberaufseß
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Aufseß official website: www.aufsess.de/
- Wikivoyage: Aufseß, revision 5210970 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5210970
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/aufse). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.