Frankenmuth's 175th Anniversary

Celebrate 175 Years of Michigan’s Little Bavaria…

Founded on courage in faith, and flourishing today as a global destination for authentic German hospitality, “Franken” depicts the city of its original settlers and “Muth” means courage in German.

It’s hard to imagine that what is known today as Frankenmuth, Michigan, home to world famous chicken dinners, year-round extravagant festivals, and a tourist destination for over 3 million visitors each year, all began with just 15 brave souls and a steadfast mission.

Keep scrolling to learn a brief history of how Michigan's Little Bavaria came to be and discover a few stories about the Frankenmuth community.