Rhönhäuschen

Rhönhaus 1, 97653 Bischofsheim an der Rhön

GBP 52 - 68

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This charming, country hotel offers unique accommodation in the heart of the Bavaria-Rhön Nature Park, close to the Hessian border, and about a one-h… More

EUR 39 - 73

Gasthof Zum Lamm

Geigensteinstraße 26, 97653 Bischofsheim an der Rhön

GBP 31 - 58

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At our guesthouse ”Zum Lamm” travellers can find a familiar atmosphere in beautiful surroundings for about 200 years. If you need peace an… More

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Bischofsheim an der Rhön: Guide

Bischofsheim an der Rhön is a town in the district Rhön-Grabfeld, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the Rhön Mountains, 29 km southeast of Fulda.

Town Structure

Several originally separate villages became part of the town Bischofsheim. These are Frankenheim, Haselbach, Oberweißenbrunn, Unterweißenbrunn and Wegfurt.

History

In a document of the early 13th century Bischofsheim was first mentioned. The town is much older, probably 8th century. The name Bischofsheim (German: home of the bishop) indicates that the town was maybe founded by Saint Boniface. As Bischofsheim is situated between Fulda and the palatinate Salz, Boniface founded a settlement to rest on the way.

Sights

Kreuzberg, 2nd highest mountain of the Rhön Mountains (932 metres)
Kloster Kreuzberg (monastery, built 1681 - 1692)
Town tower Zehntturm (13th century, 26 metres high)

Image:Bischofsheim an der Rhön Marktplatz.jpg|Market place of Bischofsheim
Image:Bischofsheim-an-der-Rhön-Zentturm.jpg|Tower „Zentturm“
Image:Kreuzberg (Rhön) 01.jpg|Crosses on the Kreuzberg

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