Why go
- Town in Bavaria, Germany.
- Served by Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ).
History
Hof is a town on the banks of the Saale river in the northeastern corner of the Upper Franconia region of the German state of Bavaria. The town lies close to the Czech border and is in the forested Fichtel Mountains and Franconian Forest upland regions. The town has 47,296 inhabitants, the surrounding district an additional 95,000.
Where to stay
Frauenhof 3, 95176 Konradsreuth, Germany · brauhaisla.de
Gumpertsreuth 6, 95185 Gattendorf, Germany · alteshaus-markstein.de
Kreuzsteinstraße 10, 95028 Hof, Germany · dormero.de
Kulmbacher Str. 2, 95030 Hof, Germany · hotel-central-hof.de
Maxpl. 7, 95028 Hof, Germany · hotelmaxplatz.de
Bahnhofstraße 53, 95028 Hof, Germany · hotel-burghof.com
Hirschberger Str. 6, 95030 Hof, Germany · hotelfalter.de
Bismarckstraße 31, 95028 Hof, Germany · hotel-strauss-hof.de
Marienstraße 33, 95028 Hof, Germany · deutsches-haus-hof.de
Eppenreuther Str. 100, 95032 Hof, Germany · hotel-munzert.de
Marienstraße 88, 95028 Hof, Germany · hotel-am-kuhbogen.de
Ernst-Reuter-Straße 137, 95030 Hof, Germany · choicehotels.com
Eggeten 8, 95183 Trogen, Germany · facebook.com
Unterkotzauer Weg 17, 95028 Hof, Germany
Sedanstraße 8, 95028 Hof, Germany
Liebigstraße 24, 95028 Hof, Germany
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Hauptstraße 20, 95183 Trogen, Germany · jeanstraveltips.com
Lorenzstraße 5, 95028 Hof, Germany
Ossecker Str. 9, 95030 Hof, Germany · bitsy.v6.rocks
Restaurants & places to go
German, Pizza, Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 103 Oelsnitzer Straße, Hof, 95028 · bayern-hof.de
Restaurant · Spanische Taverne Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:30-01:00 · 35 Wilhelmstraße, Hof, 95028 · lamancha-hof.de
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 61 Ernst-Reuter-Straße, Hof, 95030 · burgerking.de
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 23 Hans-Böckler-Straße, Hof, 95032 · restaurants.subway.com
Regional, German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th 17:00+; Fr 17:00+; Su 11:30+ Features: outdoor seating · 6, Gattendorf, 95185 · alteshaus-markstein.de
Coffee Shop, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Altstadt, Hof, 95028 · coffeefactory28.de
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-13:30,16:30-22:30; Sa,Su,PH 16:30-22:30 · 5 Flurweg, Hof, 95032 · hofer-pizzaservice.de
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-23:00; Mo off · 8 Theresienstein, Hof, 95028 · essboutique.de
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 1 Ernst-Reuter-Straße, Hof, 95032
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 34 Altstadt, Hof, 95028
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:30 · 2-4 Karlstraße · mekoto.de
Balkan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 1 Sedanstraße, Hof, 95028
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:30; Su 10:00-14:00; Su 17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 2…
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00 · 71 Gabelsbergerstraße, Hof, 95028
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 2 An der Michaelisbrücke, Hof, 95028 · chinagartenhof.de
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 · 2 Biengäßchen, Hof, 95028 · cafe-vetter.de
Biergarten · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Untreusee, Hof, 95032 · die-wertschaft.de
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 51 Wirthstraße, Hof, 95028 · studentenwerk-oberfranken.de
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:30-22:30; Fr,Sa 17:30-23:00; Su,PH 17:30-22:30,11:30-14:00
Indian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1 Schollenteichstraße, Hof, 95032 · goa-hof.de
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3 Longoliusplatz, Hof, 95028 · florida-hof.de
American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery
Syrian, Restaurant · Syrian restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: reservation required · 237 Plauener Straße, Hof, 95028 · mayers-tenne.de
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 22 Ludwigstraße, Hof, 95028 · ganeshahof.de
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-01:00, Fr,Sa 07:00-04:00, Su,PH 08:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 177…
Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu,Fr 19:00-23:00; Su,PH 14:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 11 Hauptstraße, Gattendorf, 95185 · bedarfshaltestelle-kirchgattendorf.de
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 3 Untreusee, Hof, 95032 · die-wertschaft.de
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:30 · peperoncino-pizzabar.de
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr 11:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 51 Wirthstraße, Hof, 95028
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:30
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; PH,Su 16:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 29 Bismarckstraße, Hof, 95028
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-18:30; Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:30-20:00; Su 13:30-18:00 · 41 Altstadt, Hof, 95028 · coffeemaker-hof.de
Biergarten · biergarten · landgasthof-fattigsmuehle.eatbu.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:45-18:00; Fr 07:45-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1 Alfons-Goppel-Platz, Hof, 95028 · studentenwerk-oberfranken.de
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 1 Vogelherder Straße, Hof, 95030
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 10:00+; Tu-Sa,PH 14:00+ Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 25 Reuthstraße, Oberkotzau, 95145 · gaststaette-friedrichsruh.de
Restaurant · restaurant · 2 Pfarr, Hof, 95028 · burger-am-strauss.de
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Su 17:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 17 Marienstraße, Hof, 95028
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00+; Sa 17:00+ · 6 Schloßplatz, Gattendorf, 95185 · schloss-gattendorf.de
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · avanti-hof.de
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-24:00 · 50 Fabrikzeile, Hof, 95028
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
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Airports
Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ) 5.6 km to the centre
Hof, BY, DE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Ottengrüner Heide Airfield 17 km to the centre
Helmbrechts, BY, DE
Zell-Haidberg Airfield 22 km to the centre
Zell im Fichtelgebirge, BY, DE
Titschendorf Airfield 29 km to the centre
Wurzbach, TH, DE
Getting there by ferry
Harra
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Harra, 20 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hof, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach