Würzburg Residence

Explore the historic city of Würzburg on a picturesque sightseeing train. Enjoy a ride through the city center, departing from the Würzburg Residence. Pass the Cathedral, travel along the river Main, and see Marienberg Castle. Enjoy panoramic views of the sights from the comfort of your seat. In addition, learn more about the history of the city and uncover its secrets and legends from your informative audio-guide. During this tour, you will be able to see all of the city's highlights in just 40 minutes and afterwards, explore the city at your own pace.

Guided tour from Frankfurt along the Romantic Road, Germany's oldest and most loved holiday route to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Depart Frankfurt in the morning, start the drive through the Spessart to Würzburg. Passing the university town, the Tauber Valley, the wine growing region of the Romantic Road, will be reached. Weikersheim is famous for its Renaissance Castle, dating back in the 17th and 18th century. Worth to mention is the "Knight`s Hall" (Rittersaal). The palace garden is laid out in the style of Versailles. Röttingen is a small wine village and the first European town of Germany. The landmark of Röttingen is the baroque town hall. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a MUST when traveling in Europe. Famous sights are the medieval town wall, the historical market place, the town hall, the Gothic Parish Church of St. Jakob, and the Plönlein, an area featuring a colorful timber-frame house. Worth to mention: German Christmas Museum at Käthe Wohlfarth`s Christmas Village, Medieval Crime and Torture Museum. The battlements can be traversed for a length of approx. 2.5 km. On the way back to Frankfurt fotostop in Würzburg at the Residence, the prince bishops palace (1720/1744), UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.

Admire the Baroque and Rococo architecture of Würzburg on a private walking tour of the Old Town. Find out how the city is the center of the Franconian wine country. Appreciate sights like the Market Square, the historic Town Hall, and the Neumünster church. Meet your guide outside the Tourist Information center and begin your walking tour. Listen as your guide tells you about how Würzburg is home to three of Germany’s largest wine producers and one of the best vineyards in all of the region of Franconia. Stroll by a wide variety of monumental landmarks such as the massive Marienberg Fortress that overlooks the river valley, the Falkenhaus with its Rococo façade, and the gothic Marienkapelle (Chapel of St. Mary).  Soak up the vibe in the Market Square, pass by the Town Hall and the Neumünster church which is nearly a thousand years old and it is the resting place of the famous medieval German minstrel Walther von der Vogelweide. Head to the Main River to see the Alte Mainbrücke (Old Main River Bridge) that offers a spectacular view of the Marienberg Fortress. Learn about Residence palace which was designed by Balthasar Neumann, a prominent German baroque architect. Take in other sights along the way like the Vierröhrenbrunnen fountain and the Romanesque Würzburger Cathedral. Return to your meeting point at the end of your tour. 

Explore the German Romantic Road daily by minibus. Departure in Frankfurt am Main/BusTerminal, Stuttgarter Straße 26, 60329 Frankfurt/Main, Bussteig 1. Drive through the Spessart to Wertheim and time for a walk in the medieval city center. Along the Romantic Road to Weikersheim. Short tour in the Castle with it`s magnificent Knight`s Hall and the Baroque Garden (closed on Mondays). Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the most romantic town in Germany and one of the highlights of the Romantic Road. There are 3 hours to discover the medieval jewel with its town wall, the German Christmas Museum and Käthe Wohlfarth´s Christmas Store, the Crime and Torture Museum and St. Jacob`s with an altar carved by Tilman Riemenschneider. On the way back to Frankfurt foto stop in Würzburg at the Residence, UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour ends close to the Main Train Station in Frankfurt. !!! Please book your Tour at least 48 hours / 2 days before you want to get on the bus, otherwise we can not guarantee that the tour can take place !

Step into a 60-minute exploration through Würzburg from a local’s perspective and get the most of your precious visit! From Würzburg Residence to Old Main Bridge, get to know the city's most defining landmarks. Discover all the key facts about Würzburg, experience the local lifestyle, and taste its unique culture. Your local, equipped with stories and tips, will point you toward the best local cuisine and direct you to lively bars where you can sip and chill in true Würzburg style. This experience is focused on providing a genuine feel of Würzburg, connecting you with the local way of life and its landmarks, all while fitting perfectly into any travel itinerary.

Start your tour at the court garden which was built in 1613–1617 by Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria as an Italian style Renaissance garden. In the center of the garden is a pavilion for the goddess Diana, built in 1615 by Heinrich Schön the elder. Here, you will also find a path that leads from each of the eight arches. On the roof of the Diana pavilion is the replica of a sculpture of Bavaria by Hubert Gerhard, created in 1623. The original garden is in the Kaisersaal of the Residenz. Next, you will be visiting The Würzburger Residenz, a very famous landmark. Balthasar Neumann, court architect of the Bishop of Würzburg, was the principal architect of the Residence, which was commissioned by the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn and his brother Friedrich Carl von Schönborn in 1720, and completed in 1744. As we continue, you will see the Schönborn Chapel is a necropolis of the Schönborn family . It is at the end of the north transept of the Würzburg Cathedral. The Work began in 1721 and in 1723, Balthasar Neumann took part in the project. The structure was ready in 1724. The chapel was consecrated in 1736. Your next destination will be the Würzburg Cathedral which is a Roman Catholic cathedral, dedicated to Saint Kilian. With an overall length of 103 meters, it is the fourth largest Romanesque church building in Germany, and a masterpiece of German architecture from the Salian period. The cathedral was heavily damaged by British bombs in March 1945 but rebuilt post-World War II. Finally, you will visit the Falkenhaus which is an iconic building in downtown Wurzburg with a bright yellow rococo facade. The building was severely damaged during World War II, before being reconstructed using old photos to match its historic appearance. This 18th-century guesthouse today contains the tourism office and the municipal library.

embark on a day trip from frankfurt along the "romantic road" to rothenburg ob der tauber. taste some regional wines during the journey, and see the main sights of the charming city of rothenburg on your own. depart from frankfurt's main train station (mannheimer straße 2-4, busstop deutsche touring/eurolines) in the morning and travel through the spessart and würzburg to the tauber valley, the wine-growing region of germany's oldest holiday route. pass small villages such as weikersheim and visit the magnificent renaissance palace and its baroque garden. in röttingen, germany`first european town there will be a foto stop in front of the twohn hall. further along the river tauber to rothenburg, a jewel of the medieval ages. on the way from frankfurt to würzburg a dry secco will be served on board to welcome the guests and when driving along the wineyards in the tauber valley, a dry white wine is served. in weikersheom a guided tour through the knights hall and the baroque garden of weikersheim castle is included. in röttingen, germany`s first european town, there is a foto stop at the baroque town hall. alnon the river tauber to rothenburg, the jewel of the medieval ages. arrive in rothenburg ob der tauber, which is considered as germany`s most romantic town and a medieval architectural jewel. optional lunch in a typical franconian restaurant with regional products (not included). free time to discover rothenburg for your own (3 hours). stroll around the market place with its magnificent town hall and many half-timbered houses. admire the exterior of the church of st. jakob and the "plönlein." worth to mention is the german christmas museum and the medieval crime museum with its historical collection of objects relating to medieval law. a walk on the town wall is a must when visiting the highlight of the romantic road. on the return journey to frankfurt am main, there is foto stop in würzburg at the residence, unesco world heritage and the offical starting and endpoint of the romantic road. take a view in the baroque court garden or the "hofkirche", a elaborately decorated church. on the way back to frankfurt a glass of dry red wine will be served. please notice: alle the wines are products of franconia, semi- and dry wines from the area around. they are served in small bottels (0,25 l) and can be also taken back home. the tour guides are speaking german and english, there is a mobile website available, where further infomations are provided: guide.romantischestrasse.de

Explore the German Romantic Road daily by Minibus. Departure in Frankfurt and drive through the "Spessart" to Wertheim and walk around in the medieval city center. The town is also called "little Heidelberg". Along the Romantic Road to Weikersheim. Short tour in the castle with it`s magnificent "Knight`s Hall" and the Baroque Garden (closed on Mondays) or just walk in the historic city center. Röttingen Wine Village, Germany`s first european town is passed. Rothenburg ob der Rauber is the most romantic town in Germany and one of the highlights of the Romantic Road - a must when travelling in Europe. there are 3 hours time to discover the medieval jewel on your own. Sightseeing highlights: the town wall (2,5 km to walk on it, the German Christmas Museum and Käthe Wohlfarth´s Christmas Village, the Crime and Torture Museum and ST. Jacob`s with an altar carved by tilman riemenschneider. on the way back to frankfurt foto stop in würzburg at the residence (unesco world heritage site since 1981). worth to mention is the baroque court garden with the offical starting and end point of the romantic road and the "hofkirche", an eleborately decorated church. next to the palace there is a franconian restaurant with a traditional beer garden. Important advise: tour has to be booked at least 48 hours in advance/2 days before you want to get on the bus, otherwise we can not guarantee that the tour can take place. from may until october there is a public guided day tour on sundays with a non concellation quarentee. there are reservated seats in rothenburg in a traditional franconian restaurant, where regional food and products are served (on self paying basis).