Between Traditional Comfort and Modern Ambience
High above on the Schlossberg/Castle Mountain, next to idyllic castle ruins, and with the panoramic view over the Osternohetal, there lies our hotel, restaurant and conference center — the Igelwirt. Our long-standing family business has been handed down from generation to generation for more than 120 years.
Overview of Our Advantages for You
- Direct connection to the Autobahn A 9
- Rooms are available as: Bauernzimmer/Our traditional country-style rooms, and Modern Living
- Best ratings in online hotel reviews
- Magnificent view from the panorama terrace
- Panorama-Restaurant with Franconian specialties
- Business and wedding service
- A parking lot which is connected to the hotel and free of charge
- The experience of our family tradition covering more than 120 years
Our hospitality, individual service, and high quality standards are the foundations of our success. The unique locality in the Heart of Franconia, the panoramic view into the valley, and the Franconian cuisine have made the Igelwirt the ideal point of departure for entertaining recreational activities, business meetings in a relaxed atmosphere, and restful vacations.
There is no request we cannot fulfill through our continuously expanding range of services. In order to allow you better orientation and help you to find your required information, we have the subdivided our service portfolio into categories which are also highlighted through different colors.
An Overview of the Igelwirt
We have marked in an orange-yellow color the general information on the Igelwirt, its history and employees.
Under the heading “Business and Conferences” — marked in blue — you will find everything concerning our offers for business people, participants of conferences and seminars, and business events.

You may experience the happiest moments and most fun festivities under Weddings and Parties (marked in magenta)
Enjoy Franconian delicatessen and other specialties in our Panorama-Restaurant (highlighted in orange-red
The warm ruby red color of our Panorama-Hotels leads you the way to German Gemütlichkeit/Coziness, quiet, and relaxation.
Opening Hours
Monday | From 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. we offer breakfast in our restaurant. The Igelwirt is closed for the day from 11 a.m. onward, except at public holidays. |
Tuesday through Sunday |
6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
24. & 25.12. | The Igelwirt is closed for the holidays on December 24 and 25. |
Kitchen’s Opening Hours
Monday | The Igelwirt is closed for the day except at public holidays. |
Tuesday through Sunday |
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. In the afternoon we offer coffee, cake and small dishes. |
24. & 25.12. | The Igelwirt is closed for the holidays on December 24 and 25. |