The webcam in Coburg offers you fascinating insights into the historic old town with highlights such as the town church of St. Moriz and the market square. Enjoy the view of the Veste Coburg, one of the largest castles in Germany, and other cultural sights. Explore the impressive atmosphere of this charming town now with the Livecam and plan your next visit.
The town of Coburg is located in the state of Bavaria in Germany in the administrative district of Upper Franconia and is also the seat of the Coburg district administration. It is located between the southern foothills of the Thuringian Forest, the Main Valley and the Long Mountains, a high, small mountain range and natural area of the region. This German town is crossed by the River Itz, which later flows into the Main. Coburg was the residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg from the 16th/17th century until 1918. Above the town is the medieval Veste Coburg, one of the largest castle complexes in Germany. You can watch the Veste from home via our webcam in Coburg. Today, the town is known for its infrastructure, including the state theater, the state library, the hospital and the many schools, such as the technical college or the four grammar schools.
Coburg not only boasts the impressive Veste Coburg, but also numerous other attractions worth seeing: The Morizkirche, also known as Coburg's oldest church, was built on the remains of the foundations of a Romanesque basilica. This Protestant-Lutheran town church fascinates with the alabaster epitaph of Duke Johann Friedrich the Middle and its impressive Gothic architecture. The webcam image shows the view of Coburg from the Morizkirche.
The well-preserved old town invites you to take a leisurely stroll: it is surrounded by the surviving remains of the former town wall, including the Jewish, Ketschen and Spitaltor gates. Coburg's 15th century market square is connected to the old town by seven alleyways. On the south side of the market square is the historic town hall and the headquarters of the Coburg-Lichtenfels savings bank. In the middle of the square is the monument to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Culture takes center stage in Coburg: the town offers numerous cultural highlights, such as the Heiligkreuzkirche, an Evangelical-Lutheran parish church and the Münzmeisterhaus, known for its Gothic half-timbered building. The Landestheater Coburg, which was built in 1840 by Duke Ernst II as a court theater, offers cultural experiences at the highest level. Ehrenburg Castle with its castle square, the Coburg State Library and the Natural History Museum are also well worth a visit. The 19th century Falkenegg Castle with its mountain park and the obelisk in honor of Moritz August von Thümmel is another worthwhile destination.
In good weather, the city's parks , such as the Hofgarten, invite you to take a relaxing break in the countryside. If the weather doesn't cooperate, Coburg also offers a wide selection of interesting museums and exhibitions worth seeing. Whether it's raining or the sun is shining on the old town, you can watch it at any time with the webcam in Coburg.
Coburg's climate is influenced by its location between the upper Main Valley and the Thuringian Forest. Summers are warm with pleasant temperatures, while winters in the region are very cold, windy and mostly cloudy. The average annual temperatures range between -3 °C and 23 °C. The best time to visit Coburg is from the end of June to the end of August. The weather camera in Coburg gives you a comprehensive view of the current weather conditions and shows you a forecast for the coming days. Discover Coburg and be inspired by the diversity of this charming town.
