Scheinfeld in Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Gasthof „Zum Schwan“
⎯⎯⎯
The Swan Inn

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026

1. Gasthof „Zum Schwan“ / The Swan Inn Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Erbaut in der 2. Hälfte des 16. Jahrhunderts.

Aus dieser Zeit stammt auch die Holzdecke im Gastraum.

Gusseisernes Wirtshausschild um 1780.

(Built in the second half of the 16th century. The wooden ceiling in the dining room also dates from this period. Cast iron inn sign circa 1780.)

(Marker Number 26.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. 49° 39.915′ N, 10° 27.766′ E. Marker is in Scheinfeld, Bayern (Bavaria), in Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Kirchstraße, on the left when traveling west on Hauptstraße. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scheinfeld BY 91443, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia.

Globally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Fachwerkhaus / Half-Timbered House (a few steps from this marker); „Altes Rathaus“ / Former Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Gasthof „Weisses Ross“ / White Horse Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthaus „Zum Hirschen“ / Deer Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadtpfarrkirche “Mariä Himmelfahrt” / Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Katholisches Pfarrhaus / Catholic Rectory (about 90 meters away); Antoniusspital (about 120 meters away); Sigmund Ernst (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scheinfeld.

Gasthof „Zum Schwan“ / The Swan Inn Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026

2. Gasthof „Zum Schwan“ / The Swan Inn Marker - wide view

Gasthof „Zum Schwan“ / The Swan Inn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026

3. Gasthof „Zum Schwan“ / The Swan Inn

Cast Iron Swan Sign, ca. 1780 (mentioned on the marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026

4. Cast Iron Swan Sign, ca. 1780 (mentioned on the marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Gasthof „Zum Schwan“⎯⎯⎯The Swan Inn

Gasthof „Zum Schwan“
⎯⎯⎯
The Swan Inn