Explore Frankenmuth
Iconic, Idyllic
+ Nostalgic
+ Nostalgic
Explore Frankenmuth
Known as “Little Bavaria” by millions who cross its cobblestone paths and covered wooden bridge each year, this tiny German town is iconic. And anchored by two signature staples, Zehnder’s and Bavarian Inn — both with indoor waterparks and world-famous chicken dinners — traditions here run deep.
Add in streets lined with Bavarian architecture and a picturesque riverfront peppered with shops — plus the chance to tour it all on a horse-drawn carriage, pedal trolley, or river cruise — and you start to experience the warm nostalgia of this inviting city and its European feel.
Things To Do
The greeting around Frankenmuth is "willkommen" (the German word for welcome), and you're sure to feel the warm sentiment and German inspiration all throughout your getaway in Michigan's Little Bavaria!
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Frankenmuth Kaffee Haus
Zehnder's Splash Village
Go Great
Find yourself immersed in German heritage, dine on world-famous flavors, experience Michigan's oldest microbrewery, indulge in fantasy carriage rides, and remember what it feels like to unwind. You’re in Frankenmuth for the weekend with nothing but time, and good times are definitely ahead!
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Go Great
Travel to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a weekend with your family and be ready for all kinds of over-the-top fun! This town is known as “Little Bavaria,” but it’s home to two of Michigan’s top indoor waterparks and the world’s largest Christmas store, making it a must-stop for more than 3 million who visit annually.
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Go Great
When your itinerary includes outdoor gallivanting but Mother Nature has other plans, look to this guide for weatherproof ways to make the most of a day indoors in Frankenmuth!
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Go Great
When you planned on clear skies & sunshine, but Mother Nature has something different in mind — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to spend the day indoors as a family in Frankenmuth!
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Things to Do in Frankenmuth
On a horse-drawn carriage ride, pedal trolley tour, or relaxing riverboat cruise — there’s no shortage of ways to take in the sights of this iconic German town.
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Events in Frankenmuth
From Zehnder’s Snowfest every January to Bavarian Festival each June — Frankenmuth’s booming with a year full of festivals, and you won’t want to miss a single one!
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Eat + Drink in Frankenmuth
With world-famous chicken dinners and craveable sides, served family-style daily at Bavarian Inn and Zehnder’s — Frankenmuth's no stranger to a heaping plate of comfort food.
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Places to Stay in Frankenmuth
Whether you’ll pack suits for the waterpark at Bavarian Inn Lodge or Zehnder's Splash Village, or choose a spot that boasts the city’s Bavarian charm and exudes its warm German welcome — willkommen to a stay that lives up to the iconic experience.
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