Michelstadt is in South Hesse within the Odenwald region.
The highlight of Michelstadt is its picturesque medieval town centre.
- Rathaus. The half-timbered town hall has been a city landmark since 1484.
- Marktbrunnen. The fountain standing opposite the Rathaus in Marktplatz was erected in 1575. A statue of the archangel Michael stands on a column above the fountain.
- Schwiegermutterbrunnen. This fountain (literally the mother-in-law fountain) is the town's oldest fountain.
- Alte Hof-Apotheke. The old apothecary is a half-timbered structure built in 1557. The ground floor is built out of red sandstone.
- Stadtkirche. Late Gothic church - Choir: 1481, main entrance: 1490, bell tower: 1507, carillon: 1913/58.
- Synagogue. Built in 1791.
- Remains of the city wall with a gate and a defensive tower. Best seen from a park between Braunstraße and Kellereibergstraße.
Rathaus. The half-timbered town hall has been a city landmark since 1484.
Marktbrunnen. The fountain standing opposite the Rathaus in Marktplatz was erected in 1575. A statue of the archangel Michael stands on a column above the fountain.
Schwiegermutterbrunnen. This fountain (literally the mother-in-law fountain) is the town's oldest fountain.
Alte Hof-Apotheke. The old apothecary is a half-timbered structure built in 1557. The ground floor is built out of red sandstone.
Stadtkirche. Late Gothic church - Choir: 1481, main entrance: 1490, bell tower: 1507, carillon: 1913/58.
Synagogue. Built in 1791.
Remains of the city wall with a gate and a defensive tower. Best seen from a park between Braunstraße and Kellereibergstraße.
- Schloss Fürstenau, Schlossplatz. This chateau is a short distance north of the railway station.
- Einhardsbasilika, Schloßstraße 23. Carolingian church built between 824 and 827
- Kastell Würzberg. Roman bath and castra
Schloss Fürstenau, Schlossplatz. This chateau is a short distance north of the railway station.
Einhardsbasilika, Schloßstraße 23. Carolingian church built between 824 and 827
Kastell Würzberg. Roman bath and castra
The town was known for its ivory carving, and a few shops selling ivory products remain open.
There are a number of restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours (Eiscafe) in the Altstadt.
- Brauereigaststätte zum Deutschen Haus, Bahnhofstraße 20, +49 6061 3699.
- Drei Hasen, Braunstraße 5, +49 6061 71017. Also hotel
- Café Siefert, Braunstraße 17, +49 6061 3068.
Brauereigaststätte zum Deutschen Haus, Bahnhofstraße 20, +49 6061 3699.
Drei Hasen, Braunstraße 5, +49 6061 71017. Also hotel
Café Siefert, Braunstraße 17, +49 6061 3068.
- Rathausbräu, Mauerstraße 1-3, +49 6061 5666. Also restaurant
Rathausbräu, Mauerstraße 1-3, +49 6061 5666. Also restaurant