Schnaittach is a German market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria.

Geography

Geographical location

Schnaittach is on a river of the same name, a tributary of the Pegnitz.

History

Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011.

Religions

Until 1806 the Christian population of Schnaittach was Catholic, in contrast to the surrounding areas. Schnaittach has had a large Jewish community since the 15th century. Today, the building complex of the synagogue houses a branch of the Jewish Museum of Franconia (the main museum is in Fürth).

Twin towns

• Twinned with Frohnleiten, Austria
• 'Friendship" with Schlettau

External links

• Official town Web site
• Fortifications near Schnaittach
• Jewish Museum of Franconia