Lauda-Königshofen

Tourist Information
Hauptstr. 46
97922 Lauda-Königshofen
49 (0) 9343 501-5332
tourist.info@lauda-koenigshofen.de

Paradise in the hills

Wine town with magnificent churches dating back to the heyday of Franconian Baroque. Historical bridges, imposing half-timbered houses, a museum of local history and wayside shrines from six centuries.

History

  • 741/1135 1st documentary mention (‘Kunegeshoven’ and ‘Ludun’)
  • 1344/1415 Town / market charter for Lauda-Königshofen
  • 14./15th century Work begins on the town fortifications (Upper Gate, Powder Tower)
  • 16th century Construction of the Town Hall and other half-timbered houses
  • 1723-1730 Construction of the Premonstratensian monastery with the ‘Holy Cross’ Roman Catholic Church in Gerlachsheim
  • 1894 Beckstein winegrowers’ co-operative founded
  • 1975 Town of Lauda-Königshofen reorganised and formed from 12 towns and municipalities

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Tourist Information
Hauptstr. 46
97922 Lauda-Königshofen
49 (0) 9343 501-5332
tourist.info@lauda-koenigshofen.de