Forchheim, a delightful town in Upper Franconia on the Main–Danube Canal, is known for a well-preserved old town, its palace, and rich brewing tradition. Fachwerk houses and Renaissance façades frame the center; the Old Town Hall on Rathausplatz is a jewel of timber framing. The Kaiserpfalz, now the Archaeology and City Museum, explores regional history and imperial rule. Forchheim’s “Kellerwald” beer cellars sustain a centuries-old beer culture and host the beloved Annafest each year—enjoy Franconian brews beneath shady trees. On the edge of Franconian Switzerland, Forchheim is a gateway to hiking, cycling, caves, and climbing. In Advent, the city’s “most beautiful advent calendar in the world” turns the old town into a Christmas fairytale.