12 Best Things To Do In Würzburg, Germany

1. Taste the best wine in Bürgerspital Winery

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Bürgerspital Winery is over 700 years old and located in Franconia. Enjoy a visit to this unique vineyard that spans over 120 hectares (296.53 acres) and enjoy a personal wine tasting in the winery. They have regular guided and cellar tours so do check their website to check the latest scheduled tours. You can learn about how wine is made as they grow classics such as Silvaner, Riesling, and Burgundy. If the tours are fully booked, you can also opt for a virtual wine tasting.

Bürgerspital Winery

Address: Theaterstraße 19, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Bürgerspital Winery

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 8am - 5pm / Fri: 8am - 3pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

2. Visit the astonishing Maria Chapel

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The beautiful Maria Chapel is located in the heart of Würzburg. It was built as a sign of atonement for the Jewish community in Würzburg who were brutally murdered in 1349.

It has beautiful architecture with slender windows and high struts from floor to ceiling. Many people visit this chapel to see the tympanum of the north portal, where the breath of the Spirit goes as a tube from the mouth of God to Mary’s left ear and ends with the dove of the Holy Spirit. The west tympanum portal shows the Last Judgement with Christ.

Maria Chapel

Address: Marktpl. 7, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Maria Chapel

3. Tour the museums in Fortress Marienberg

Fortress Marienberg is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, and it is in itself an important symbol of the city. On the left bank of the Main River, Fortress Marienberg was once the home of the local prince-bishops for almost 500 years. It was only after the 1700s that the castle was no longer inhabited. The castle has been rebuilt numerous times over its history, and now it houses two museums, both dedicated to Franconian art and history.

Fortress Marienberg

Address: Marienberg, 97012 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Fortress Marienberg

Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 10am - 4pm (closed on Mon)

Price: 10 USD

4. Explore the historic Würzburger Cathedral

If the castle is an iconic landmark in the city, Würzburger Cathedral is the most famous one. The city is known for its many churches but the Würzburger Cathedral stands among the most important. The roman-catholic cathedral was built in 1040 and has to be rebuilt after the second world war and contains numerous works of art. The church contains numerous tombs of local bishop-princes dating from the 12th century to the 18th.

Würzburger Cathedral

Address: Domstraße 40, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Würzburger Cathedral

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm (closed on Sun)

Price: Free

5. Stroll in the Court Garden of Wurzberg Residence

The Court Garden is part of the Wurzberg Residence, but it is really a landmark in itself. The large open courtyard is a popular destination for people to hang out outside and appreciate the view of the Wurzburg Residence while also admiring the elaborate gardens. There are several different styles of gardens on-site, like Baroque and English. The garden was created in 1759 and it has several sculptures.

Court Garden

Address: Residenzplatz 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Court Garden

Opening hours: 8am - 6pm (daily)

Price: Free

6. Take a stroll down the Old Main Bridge

Perhaps symbolically, the Old Main Bridge brings together the city and the people of Wurzberg. This bridge is a popular place for locals to meet and hang out on a nice warm summer day. The bridge itself is a pedestrian bridge that connects the old town to the left bank of the Main River. It was erected in 1473, replacing an older bridge, and in 1730, the iconic 12 statues of the bridge were placed.

Old Main Bridge

Address: Alte Mainbrücke, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Old Main Bridge

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

Price: Free

7. Learn about local history at Museum am Dom

Museum am Dom opened its doors in 2003, and since then, it has become one of the biggest and most important museums in the city. Showcasing works of art from around the region, spanning over the last 1000 years, Museum am Dom presents its pieces a little differently. Instead of showcasing the art according to eras or movements, the art here is organized in a way that places the old and modern together.

Museum am Dom

Address: Kiliansplatz 1, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Museum am Dom

Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 10am - 5pm (closed on Mon)

Price: 5 - 8 USD

8. Admire the architecture of Falkenhaus

Falkenhaus (or Falcon House in English) is an interesting piece of local history. Located at the center of the town, Falkenhaus was designed as the home of the cathedral priest. The building was then turned into an inn in 1735, and the building’s iconic facade was then built by some of the finest artisans in Bavaria. Although the original facade burned down in WWII, it was rebuilt in 1952.

Falkenhaus

Address: Marktpl. 9, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Falkenhaus

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

Price: 12 - 25 USD

9. Take photographs at Four Tubes Fountain

The Four Tubes Fountain is located at the end of the Old Main Bridge, making it one of the main parts of the city’s pedestrian walkways. The square serves as a meeting place with tons of locals and tourists hanging out here, enjoying the sights and the nearby restaurants and galleries. The obelisk can be seen from a distance, and the four ornaments of the fountain represent bravery, wisdom, moderation, and justice

Four Tubes Fountain

Address: Beim Grafeneckart 12, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Four Tubes Fountain

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

Price: Free

10. Do some shopping at the Marktplatz

The Marktplatz is the central marketplace of the city. Located in the old town, the area thrives with tons of stalls, shops, stores, and restaurants. If you’re looking for a place to grab a souvenir or just a snack, then the Marktplatz is the spot. Festivals and live events are also commonplace here. This area has always been a place for commerce, but the whole area has undergone renovation recently, giving more space for shoppers and businesses.

Marktplatz

Address: 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Marktplatz

Opening hours: 6am - 4pm (daily)

Price: Free

11. Tour the extravagant Würzburg Residence

The Würzburg Residence is a local UNESCO World Heritage Site representing a distinctive style of Austrian and Bavarian Baroque architecture. The residence was completed in 1744, and it has frescoes painted by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and his son Domenico. The prince-bishops of Wurburg lived in the Marienberg Fortress until the 18th century before the Würzburg Residence became the main home for the rulers of the city. Now the residence is open to tours, with one dedicated to the residence’s destruction it had suffered during the second world war.

Würzburg Residence

Address: Residenzplatz 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Würzburg Residence

Opening hours: 9am - 6pm (daily)

Price: 10 USD

12. View Franconian artwork at the Lower Franconian Museum

The Lower Franconian Museum is located in the Marienburg Fortress and it is dedicated to showcasing the many different artists and artworks from the Franconian region of Germany. The museum opened in the late 1940s, and it has plenty of works spanning centuries of art, from traditional paintings to wood carvings and sculptures. Learn about art and culture while exploring one of the city’s most important landmarks; the Marienburg Fortress.

Lower Franconian Museum

Address: Festung Marienberg, 97082 Würzburg, Germany

Website: Lower Franconian Museum

Opening hours :Tue - Sun: 10am - 4pm (closed on Mon)

Price: 10 USD

Explore lower Franconia

Würzburg is a beautiful city with a lot of interesting architecture as well as tons of local history and art. The city is filled with a ton of art galleries and places to learn about local life, both past and present. Explore old fortresses and art museums as well as buildings that have stood the test of time. Enjoy a smaller city in Bavaria that is unlike any other and is filled with history and charm!