It includes neighboring villages as administrative subdivisions, namely Bibergau, Brück, Dettelbach-Bahnhof, Effeldorf, Euerfeld, Mainsondheim, Neuses am Berg, Neusetz, Schernau und Schnepfenbach.

Dettelbach has a nearly complete medieval city wall that includes towers and two remaining town gates.

Dettelbach's most prominent architectural features are cobble-stoned streets with picturesque rows of half-timbered houses, and historic buildings dating as far back as the Renaissance, or even late-Gothic era.

The festival takes place every year from the Catholic Feast of Corpus Christi to the Sunday following the holiday.

A local specialty are "Muskatzinen," flavorful pastries spiced with nutmeg, made after a secret recipe.