Knast-Hotel Fronfeste - Amberg

Historic 300-year-old former prison hotel in Amberg

The Prison Theme & Rooms

Hotel Fronfeste is a historic 300-year-old former prison built into the city wall of Amberg. The rooms are authentic former prison cells with bars on the windows, plus themed rooms styled after the guard's room, doctor's room, and chapel room. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.

Dining & On-Site Amenities

A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning at the Fronfeste Hotel. The hotel offers an events room with multimedia technology, luggage storage, and a drink vending machine. Additional facilities include bicycle rental, hiking, mini golf, and table tennis.

Location & Transportation

The Amberg hotel Fronfeste is located 350 metres from the town hall square, inside the historic city walls. Amberg Train Station is 700 metres from the hotel, and the A6 motorway is a 5-minute drive away. The centre of Nuremberg is a 50-minute drive from Hotel Fronfeste.

Business & Event Facilities

Hotel Fronfeste Amberg offers meeting and banquet facilities, along with fax/photocopying services. The hotel provides an invoice upon check-out and has a tour desk for guest assistance. A shuttle service is available for transportation needs.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

Family rooms are available at the Knast-Hotel Fronfeste, and board games and puzzles are provided for children. Pets are allowed, with pet bowls supplied for the animals. The hotel also has a minimarket on site and an outdoor picnic area.

• Location: 350m from Amberg town hall, 700m from train station, 5 min from A6
• Rooms: Authentic prison cells with bars + themed rooms (guard, doctor, chapel)
• Dining: Rich breakfast buffet daily
• Activities: Bicycle rental, hiking, mini golf, table tennis
• Unique Feature: Historic 300-year-old former prison built into city wall
• Business: Meeting/banquet facilities, events room with multimedia
• Pet-Friendly: Pets allowed with pet bowls provided