Sight Cass River, Frankenmuth
Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge
A sight in Cass River, Frankenmuth, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Wooden covered bridge over the Cass River, linking Main Street with the Bavarian Inn Lodge.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Frankenmuth, alongside 3 shops, 2 places to eat and 1 sight. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Frankenmuth River Place Shops and Bavarian Inn Restaurant. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Cass River
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Frankenmuth, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Frankenmuth River Place Shops
Bavarian-style shopping lanes by the river, with small shops, a courtyard tree and seasonal events.
Shopping · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Bavarian Inn Restaurant
Family-style chicken dinners under a glockenspiel tower that tells the Pied Piper story.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Bavarian Inn Lodge
Big family hotel across the covered bridge from Main Street, with indoor pools and a family fun center.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
Large family-run restaurant across Main Street from the Bavarian Inn, known for all-you-can-eat chicken dinners.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Frankenmuth Cheese Haus
Main Street cheese shop with a tower front, known for its flavored cheese spreads and free samples.
Shopping · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
Huge Christmas store open nearly every day of the year, with thousands of ornaments plus decorated trees and lights.
Shopping · 0.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge is a stop on our Frankenmuth & Detroit route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Frankenmuth
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When to go
Average daily highs in Frankenmuth run from 28°F in January to 80°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Frankenmuth from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Frankenmuth weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 43.32519, -83.73898
- Destination
- Frankenmuth, Michigan
Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge: quick answers
How much time do you need at Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Walk across and look back from the riverbank for the best view of the bridge.
Is Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge free?
Yes, we list Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge?
Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge appears on Frankenmuth & Detroit, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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Lists & regions
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