Weissenburg is is located in the Weissenburg-Gunsenhausen county of Middle Franconian. First mentioned in 967, it’s an amazing medieval walled town with cobblestone streets and quaint half-timbered architecture. Oddly, it attracts mostly German tourists, somehow escaping the mad rush that similar towns like Rotherburg ob der Tauber garner. There are some fine hiking trails emanating from town so it makes a nice base. It is 40 minutes from Nürnberg by frequent direct trains.
charming Weissenburg in Bayern
Once home to three breweries, the oldest known as Der Schwarzer Bär ceased in 1906. Two remained on our first visit in 2010 but not long after, Brauerei Sigwarts stopped brewing. Their beers are contract-brewed by Hofmühl of Eichstätt. Their old pub is currently a Greek Restaurant with “their” beers. Schneider-Bräu went the same route for some time but started brewing again on a small scale, though only for the Zur Kanne pub. The new brewery in town is Pröls, who have taken over the former Schneider brewery. Their beers are prominently featured at the rejuvenated Schwarzer Bär.
Schneider-Bräu (Zur Kanne)
Schwarzer Bär
Brauerei Pröls
Brauerei Sigwart (now brewed by Hofmühl)
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