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Knast-Hotel Fronfeste

Fronfestgasse 8
Rated 9.1 in 1516 reviews

Knast-Hotel Fronfeste is a unique hospitality experience located in the heart of Amberg, Germany. This hotel blends historical significance with modern amenities, offering guests a distinctive atmosphere that reflects the rich heritage of the region. Housed in a former prison, the hotel has been thoughtfully transformed to provide comfortable accommodations while preserving its intriguing architectural features.

Guests at Knast-Hotel Fronfeste can enjoy a variety of spacious rooms that are designed to cater to diverse preferences, with tasteful decor that marries contemporary design with elements of the building's storied past. The hotel boasts well-appointed amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including complimentary Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant, and various communal spaces for relaxation and socializing.

In addition to the unique accommodations, the location of Knast-Hotel Fronfeste allows easy access to local attractions, such as historical landmarks, shops, and cultural sites in Amberg. The hotel aims to provide a memorable experience that balances history with modern comforts, making it a suitable choice for both leisure travelers and business guests.

The combination of its historical background, personalized service, and convenient location makes Knast-Hotel Fronfeste a compelling choice for anyone looking to explore the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Amberg while enjoying a comfortable stay.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Amberg and near Knast-Hotel Fronfeste

St. Martin
St. Martin
Parish church in Amberg
310m / 340yd
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Hilf in Amberg
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Hilf in Amberg
Church building in Bavaria, Germany
1.2km / 0.73mi
St. Georg
St. Georg
Church building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
0.6km / 0.37mi
Amberg City Museum
Amberg City Museum
Art and cultural history museum in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
440m / 480yd
Air museum
Air museum
Museum in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
380m / 410yd
Schulkirche
Schulkirche
Church building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
240m / 260yd
Nabburger Tor
Nabburger Tor
0.5km / 0.33mi
Synagogue (Amberg)
Synagogue (Amberg)
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
410m / 450yd
Frauenkirche
Frauenkirche
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
410m / 450yd
Vilstor
Vilstor
280m / 310yd
Heilige Dreifaltigkeit
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
1.3km / 0.79mi
Dreifaltigkeitskircherl
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
1km / 0.61mi
St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
1.4km / 0.87mi
Ernst Bloch
Ernst Bloch
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.8km / 0.52mi
Rosa Bloch, geb.Schwarz
Rosa Bloch, geb.Schwarz
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.8km / 0.52mi
Jakob Kirschbaum
Jakob Kirschbaum
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.42mi
Ilse Gerda Funkenstein
Ilse Gerda Funkenstein
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.44mi
Siegfried Funkenstein
Siegfried Funkenstein
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.44mi
Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein
Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.44mi
Paula Funkenstein, geb.Eckstein
Paula Funkenstein, geb.Eckstein
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.44mi
Paulanerkirche
Paulanerkirche
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
440m / 480yd
Adolf Zechermann
Adolf Zechermann
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
420m / 460yd
Martha Zechermann, geb.Strauss
Martha Zechermann, geb.Strauss
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
420m / 460yd
Erna Fanny Zechermann
Erna Fanny Zechermann
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
420m / 460yd
Kurt Emanuel Zechermann
Kurt Emanuel Zechermann
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
420m / 460yd
Stadtbrille
Stadtbrille
0.5km / 0.33mi
Gustav Spinger
Gustav Spinger
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
160m / 170yd
Erna Strauss, geb.Weinschenk
Erna Strauss, geb.Weinschenk
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
290m / 320yd
Fanny Haymann, geb.Oppenheimer
Fanny Haymann, geb.Oppenheimer
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
300m / 320yd
Karl Haymann
Karl Haymann
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
300m / 320yd
Kurfürstliches Schloss
Kurfürstliches Schloss
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
0.5km / 0.34mi
St. Johannes
St. Johannes
Church building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
3.4km / 2.1mi
St. Josef
St. Josef
Church building in Raigering, Upper Palatinate, Germany
3.2km / 2mi
St. Anton
St. Anton
Building in Kümmersbruck, Upper Palatinate, Germany
3.4km / 2.1mi
St. Wolfgang
St. Wolfgang
Church in Kümmersbruck
3.4km / 2.1mi
St. Konrad (Ammersricht)
St. Konrad (Ammersricht)
Church building in Germany
2.5km / 1.6mi
Russ.-Orth. Kirche
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
2.8km / 1.8mi
Kriegerkapelle
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
2.7km / 1.7mi
Heiligste Dreifaltigkeit
Heiligste Dreifaltigkeit
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
3km / 1.9mi
Herz Jesu
Herz Jesu
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
3.2km / 2mi
Rosenthalstraße 12
Rosenthalstraße 12
3km / 1.9mi
St.-Michael
St.-Michael
Building in Poppenricht, Upper Palatinate, Germany
4.9km / 3mi
Wasserschloss Moos
4km / 2.5mi
St. Wendelin
St. Wendelin
Building in Kümmersbruck, Upper Palatinate, Germany
5.4km / 3.4mi
Dorfkapelle Immenstetten
Building in Freudenberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
5.3km / 3.3mi

What to do in Amberg and near Knast-Hotel Fronfeste

St. Martin
St. Martin
Parish church in Amberg
310m / 340yd
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Hilf in Amberg
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Hilf in Amberg
Church building in Bavaria, Germany
1.2km / 0.73mi
St. Georg
St. Georg
Church building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
0.6km / 0.37mi
Amberg City Museum
Amberg City Museum
Art and cultural history museum in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
440m / 480yd
Air museum
Air museum
Museum in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
380m / 410yd
Schulkirche
Schulkirche
Church building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
240m / 260yd
Nabburger Tor
Nabburger Tor
0.5km / 0.33mi
Synagogue (Amberg)
Synagogue (Amberg)
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
410m / 450yd
Frauenkirche
Frauenkirche
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
410m / 450yd
Vilstor
Vilstor
280m / 310yd
Heilige Dreifaltigkeit
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
1.3km / 0.79mi
Dreifaltigkeitskircherl
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
1km / 0.61mi
St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
1.4km / 0.87mi
Ernst Bloch
Ernst Bloch
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.8km / 0.52mi
Rosa Bloch, geb.Schwarz
Rosa Bloch, geb.Schwarz
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.8km / 0.52mi
Jakob Kirschbaum
Jakob Kirschbaum
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.42mi
Ilse Gerda Funkenstein
Ilse Gerda Funkenstein
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.44mi
Siegfried Funkenstein
Siegfried Funkenstein
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.44mi
Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein
Rolf Herbert Leo Funkenstein
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.44mi
Paula Funkenstein, geb.Eckstein
Paula Funkenstein, geb.Eckstein
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
0.7km / 0.44mi
Paulanerkirche
Paulanerkirche
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
440m / 480yd
Adolf Zechermann
Adolf Zechermann
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
420m / 460yd
Martha Zechermann, geb.Strauss
Martha Zechermann, geb.Strauss
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
420m / 460yd
Erna Fanny Zechermann
Erna Fanny Zechermann
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
420m / 460yd
Kurt Emanuel Zechermann
Kurt Emanuel Zechermann
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
420m / 460yd
Stadtbrille
Stadtbrille
0.5km / 0.33mi
Gustav Spinger
Gustav Spinger
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
160m / 170yd
Erna Strauss, geb.Weinschenk
Erna Strauss, geb.Weinschenk
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
290m / 320yd
Fanny Haymann, geb.Oppenheimer
Fanny Haymann, geb.Oppenheimer
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
300m / 320yd
Karl Haymann
Karl Haymann
Stolperstein in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany
300m / 320yd

About Amberg

Amberg, Germany, offers a blend of historical charm and cultural experiences. One of the highlights is the Historic Town Center, where visitors can stroll through well-preserved medieval streets and admire the architecture. The St. Martin's Church is a significant landmark, featuring impressive Gothic design and beautiful stained glass windows, making it a worthwhile stop for both history enthusiasts and those interested in art.

Another notable site is the Amberg Castle, which provides insights into the region's history and offers picturesque views of the surrounding area. For those interested in local culture, the Amberg Museum showcases artifacts and exhibits that reflect the town's heritage.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Vils River, which runs through the town, providing opportunities for leisurely walks and cycling along scenic paths. The City Wall also offers a glimpse into the town's defensive history and presents a pleasant walking route with views of the landscape.

In addition to its historical sites, Amberg hosts various festivals throughout the year, celebrating local traditions and cuisine. Engaging with the local culinary scene, especially trying regional dishes, is a satisfying experience for visitors. Overall, Amberg combines history, culture, and nature, making it a pleasant destination for those looking to explore a lesser-known gem of Germany.




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