Car Hire in Pegnitz - Mini guide to Pegnitz

Pegnitz is a town with a population of about 15,000 in southeast Germany. The River Pegnitz originates in the town. Pegnitz is in the Upper Franconia region of the State of Bavaria. Upper Franconia is renowned for its innumerable breweries. A transport option for seeing the region is car rental in Pegnitz.

Pegnitz is on the E51 motorway which runs from Berlin down to Nuremberg. Nuremberg is 60kms south-west of Pegnitz. Pegnitz is at the centre of the local road network, which leads out into the Bavarian countryside and its enchanting villages. Car hire in Pegnitz town centre is available.

Several car rental companies operate service outlets either in town or just outside it. The town centre has a few charming hotels. Cheap car hire in Pegnitz can be booked directly with local companies or on Internet car hire comparison search engines.

Pegnitz has numerous enchanting Bavarian style chalets. The town centre features the 12th century town hall (rathaus), the Baroque St Bartholomew's Church and a number of local pubs in which to sample the nectar like Bavarian beer. The town itself has two breweries.

The Frankische Schweiz Nature Park north of Pegnitz boasts stunning scenery, enchanting castles and villages, caves and stark mountain peaks. The region is a historic tourist destination. Its mountains, the best known is Ehrenburg, are popular with climbers. Other activities in the park are canoeing and hiking.

Nuremberg is also on the River Pegnitz. Nuremberg is a historic city crammed with tourist draws. The landmark Nuremberg Castle, the 14th century Hospital of the Holy Spirit, next to the river, and the Hauptmarkt are wonderful sights. The Hauptmarkt contains the Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) and the Gothic Schoner Brunnen Fountain. There is a medieval market inside the city walls selling local handicrafts.

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