City or town
Things to see in Würzburg (Germany): 132 places and when to go
Würzburg is a city in Germany with around 169,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 132 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (69), Hiking (17), Wildlife (15). The best known are Würzburg Residence, Marienberg Fortress and Würzburg Cathedral. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.8004, 9.95
- Population
- About 169,000
- Places
- 132 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (69) · Hiking (17) · Wildlife (15) · History (13) · Nature (13) · Museums and art (7)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 103 km as the crow flies
What to see in Würzburg
The places in and around Würzburg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Würzburg ResidenceCultural heritage monument D-6-63-000-454 (0) in Würzburg, Bavaria1.2 km
- Marienberg FortressCultural heritage monument D-6-63-000-317 (0) in Würzburg, Bavaria2.5 km
- Würzburg CathedralCathedral in Würzburg, Germany1.5 km
- Alte MainbrückeCultural heritage monument D-6-63-000-10 (0), arch bridge in Würzburg, Bavaria1.9 km
- Neumünster, WürzburgChurch building and cultural heritage monument D-6-63-000-289 (0) in Würzburg, Bavaria1.5 km
- Marienkapelle, WürzburgCultural heritage monument D-6-63-000-321 (0) in Würzburg, Bavaria1.6 km
- KäppeleCultural heritage monument D-6-63-000-232 (0) in Würzburg, Bavaria2.7 km
- Veitshöchheim PalaceCultural heritage monument D-6-79-202-2 (0) in Veitshöchheim, Bavaria6.4 km
- Museum im Kulturspeicher WürzburgMuseum in Germany2.0 km
- Röntgen Memorial SiteCultural heritage monument D-6-63-000-472 (0) in Würzburg, Bavaria1.4 km
- Volkssternwarte WürzburgObservatory2.9 km
- Maria im WeingartenCultural heritage monument D-6-75-174-73 (0) in Volkach, Bavaria21 km
- Naturwaldreservat WaldkugelNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany7.0 km
- Blutsee-MoorNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany12 km
- Eisenbahnmuseum WürzburgMuseum in Germany5.2 km
- Höhfeldplatte und ScharlachbergNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany9.8 km
- Synagoge Veitshöchheim und Jüdisches KulturmuseumMuseum in Germany6.7 km
- Constitution ColumnCultural heritage monument D-6-75-174-257 (0) in Volkach, Bavaria22 km
- LaurentiusbrückeBridge5.2 km
- Mainbrücke DettelbachBridge15 km
- Mainbrücke MarktbreitBridge19 km
- Alter Main bei VolkachNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany19 km
- AltstadtCultural heritage monument E-6-75-117-1 in Dettelbach, Bavaria15 km
- AltarbildstockCultural heritage monument D-6-75-155-29 (0) in Nordheim am Main, Bavaria19 km
And the other 108, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Bandkeramik-Museum Schwanfeld, Deutsches Fastnachtmuseum, Knauf-Museum Iphofen
- Nature: Bärnthal-Hüttenthal, Marktstefter Tännig, Marsberg-Wachtelberg, Ruine Homburg, Sandfluren bei Volkach, Schwarzach a.Main und Sommerach, Sandgrasheiden am Elgersheimer Hof, Wald an der Hallburg, Zeubelrieder Moor
- History: Stadttor, Falterturm, Kirchenburg, Mariä Geburt und St. Valentin (Burghausen)
- Food and drink: Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg, Alte Hausbrennerei Alfred Wecklein, Arnsteiner Brauerei Max Bender GmbH & Co. KG, Artur Steinmann - Weingut im Pastoriushaus, Bio-Weingut Laudens Bach, Bürgerspital, Bürgerspital Weingut, Glückert, Goldener Löwe, Günter Kümmet, Heckenwirtschaft Bauer, Hofbrennerei Stefan Steinmann, Hofbrennerei Steinmann Sommerhausen, Höfer Sektkellerei, Kirschberghof, Klein, Maischerei Mayr & Müller, Mönchshof, Öko-Weingut Zang, Steinmanns Töchter, Vinothek & Heckenwirtschaft Laudens Bach, Weinbau Jakob, Weinbau Krämer, Weinbau Krieger, Weinbau Otto Bauch, Weinbau Schönig, Weinbau und Heckenwirtschaft Klaus Ungemach, Weingut am Engelsberg, Weingut am Kreuzberg, Weingut am Ölspiel, Weingut am Stein - Ludwig Knoll, Weingut Bäuerlein, Weingut Bickel-Stumpf, Weingut Bistro Molitor, Weingut Braun, Weingut Breunig, Weingut Christine Pröstler, Weingut Christoph Steinmann, Weingut Claußen-Wintzheimer, Weingut & Edelbrennerei Nickel, Weingut Edelhof, Weingut Edwin Huttner, Weingut Felshof, Weingut Franz Kirch, Weingut Freihof, Weingut Gebrüder Müller, Weingut Glaser-Himmelreich, Weingut Götz, Weingut Hessler, Weingut Jung in Franken, Weingut Knoblach, Weingut Kram, Weingut Leo Langer, Weingut Leo Sauer, Weingut Mangold, Weingut Markert, Weingut Max Müller, Weingut Otmar Zang, Weingut Roman Sauer, Weingut Roman Schneider, Weingut Schloss Sommerhausen, Weingut Staudt, Weingut Steigerwald, Weingut Waldemar Braun, Weingut Wolfahrt, Weinhaus Schmachtenberger, Weinverkauf Freudinger, Winzerhof Burrlein, Winzerhütte Retzbach
- With kids: aqua-sole Freibad auf der Mondseeinsel, Arche Gaukönigshofen, Geisbergbad, Tierpark Sommerhausen
- Hot springs: Dettelbacher Baggersee, Freibad Zellingen
- Hiking: Eibelstadt - Kitzingen, Gerbrunn - Sommerhausen, Heuchelhof - Ochsenfurt, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago, Keesburg - Albertshofen, Kister Blutseerunde, Kulturweg "Gnodstadter Dreieck", Kulturweg "Sonne, Mond und Steine", Mainweg, Mainweg part 6, Radroute Kitzingen - Marktbreit, Randersacker - Gerbrunn, Rotes Gleich - Mariabuchen - Wü-Frankenwarte, rotes Kreuz auf Weiß, Schutzhütte Waldfriede, Würzburger Haus Weg
- Stargazing: Hans Haffner Sternwarte
When to go to Würzburg
The best time to visit Würzburg is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:21
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:05
- JulBest time15:42
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:46
- DecBest time7:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. In April, 130 of the 132 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Würzburg
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 103 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Würzburg?
The best known: Würzburg Residence, Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg Cathedral, Alte Mainbrücke, Neumünster, Würzburg. In all, 132 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Würzburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55.
How do you get to Würzburg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 103 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Würzburg as the destination and these 132 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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