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Friedberg

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Marienplatz 5
86316 Friedberg
+49 (0) 821 6002 450
touristinfo@friedberg.de
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An enchanting setting

Friedberg, the Old Bavarian ducal town, lies in the middle of the region formerly owned by the Wittelsbach family, which is laden with history. Particular attractions for the visitor are the Wittelsbach Events Centre and Museum in the Wittelsbach Castle, the renaissance town hall, the historic old town centre with its crooked little lanes, as well as the mediaeval town defences with their towers and panoramic views of the expansive plains flanking the river Lech.

History

  • 1264 Town founded by the Bavarian Duke Ludwig II as a bastion against the bishops of Augsburg and to protect the salt route
  • 13th / 14th century Town destroyed on several occasions
  • early 15th century New town fortifications
  • 1552-59 Construction of the castle
  • 1674 Construction of the Town Hall in the style of Elias Holl
  • 1731-53 Construction of the ‘Herrgottsruh’ Pilgrimage Church
  • end of the 19th century Construction of St. Jacob’s Parish Church

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Eating and drinking

Speciality chefs in the Wittelsbach region
An association of restaurateurs, in whose establishments top priority is given to the quality of the food and the use of regional ingredients. Regional specialities with ox from the Wittelsbach region and rotating, thematic, seasonal weekly menus – straight from farm to table!

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Map

Touristinformation
Marienplatz 5
86316 Friedberg
+49 (0) 821 6002 450
touristinfo@friedberg.de
to the website