Things To Do
Oktoberfest
Thinking of adding Oktoberfest in Munich before the wedding? Highly recommend. No ticket is needed for the festival grounds. You can walk around freely, but reservations are required for guaranteed seating inside the large beer tents. You can try entering without one, but lines can be long and entry isn’t guaranteed, especially evenings and weekends. On weekdays you'll have more luck! Each tent handles its own bookings (no central site). Reservations typically open January–April and sell out fast. Tables seat 8–10 guests and include prepaid food and drink vouchers with fixed time slots. To book, visit the official Oktoberfest site and use the “Tents” section to access each tent’s page. If you miss spring bookings, the official resale marketplace “Oktoberfest Tischbörse” opens in September. The grounds are about 10 minutes from Munich Central Station (U4/U5 to Theresienwiese). If enough guests are interested, we may reserve a shared table. Let us know early.
Obermain Therme
Just minutes from Lichtenfels, Obermain Therme is Bavaria’s warmest and largest natural saltwater spa. Think steaming thermal pools, bubbling whirlpools, and a whole sauna world to melt away jet lag. Perfect for a lazy afternoon of pure vacation mode. Must get here via taxi or car.
Romance
Nightclub in Lichtenfels!! Open late!
Fußballgolf Obermain
A MUST do!! Just outside Bad Staffelstein, this giant outdoor “soccer meets mini golf” course is a blast for all ages. Approx 12 euro per person. It’s only 10 minutes by car from Lichtenfels, or hop on a quick 4-minute train to Bad Staffelstein and take a short taxi or 25-minute walk from the station.
Minigolf
Located in Lichtenfels and walking distance from most accommodations. Minigolf for only 4 euro!
Hiking Staffelberg
Just outside Bad Staffelstein, the Staffelberg is basically the star of the Obermain valley. The hike up is pretty easy and takes you past pretty wildflower fields and up to amazing views where you can spot the basilica, Banz Abbey, and even Lichtenfels if you look out far enough. From Lichtenfels, it’s about a 10-minute drive or a super quick 4-minute train ride to Bad Staffelstein. From there, you can walk to the trailhead in about 20 minutes or just grab a short taxi ride. Once you reach the top, treat yourself to a drink or a classic Franconian dish at the little inn up there.
Rent Bikes
Bike around Lichtenfels - you can even take a bike from Lichtenfels to Klosterlangheim. Use Google Maps to find local bike paths and trails.
Explore Bamberg
Explore one of Kat's favorite cities. Just 25 minutes away, Bamberg is a storybook town with cobblestone streets, riverside houses, and a cathedral on a hill. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site—basically, the world agrees it’s gorgeous. Wander “Little Venice,” snap a pic at the Old Town Hall, and don’t leave without trying the famous smoked beer (rauchbier). The train from Lichtenfels to Bamberg is very quick — about 25 minutes on a direct regional train (RE or RB). Trains run frequently throughout the day, usually every 20–30 minutes.
Explore Nuremberg
About an hour from Lichtenfels, Nuremberg combines storybook streets with serious history. Explore the medieval old town and Imperial Castle, then visit the sites of the Nuremberg Trials that shaped post–World War II justice. Along the way, sample the city’s famous mini bratwursts and spiced gingerbread (Lebkuchen)—local traditions dating back centuries. You can get there in about 1 hour by car or take a direct regional train from Lichtenfels (around 1 hour 10 minutes) straight into Nuremberg’s city center.
Tiergarten Nürnberg
Take a day trip to Nurnberg and visit this world renowned zoo. Tickets start at 15 euro