The towers of the cathedral (known as the Dom), which are visible from far, the Marienkapelle (Marien Chapel), Neumünster and Käppele, along with the old bridge on the Main (Mainbrücke) and the Marienberg Fortress lend the characteristic look to the city. And artists such as Tilman Riemenschneider, Balthasar Neumann and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo have left their mark everywhere with their works.
The highlight is the residence of the princely bishop, the "castle of all castles". Balthasar Neumann, the architect and genius of the baroque era, created this excellent construction in the 18th century, which is listed today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sights worth seeing

Alte Mainbrücke (old bridge across the Main), Alter Kranen, Kranenkai, Old University, Botanical Garden, Bürgerspital zum Heiligen Geist, Dom St. Kilian, Falkenhaus, Marienberg Fortress, Hof Conti, Juliusspital, Käppele, Marienkapelle (Marien Chapel), Neumünster, Rathaus, Residence, Residence Square, Hofkirche, Hofgarten, Röntgen Memorial, St. Burkard, St. Johannis

Fürstbischöfliche Residenz (Residence of the Prince-Bishop)

The Fürstbischöfliche Residenz in Würzburg is considered to be the main work of southern baroque and is at the same time one of the most important castles in Europe. It gained entry into the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1981 itself. The Residenz was built between 1720 and 1744 in accordance with plans given by Balthasar Neumann. The unique staircase room, a unique, free standing trench construction, reveals the genius of Neumann, who was probably at the beginning of his career at that time. The foundation stone was laid by Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn, the brick shell was completed under the Prince-Bishop Friedrich Karl von Schönborn.
A large number of outstanding artists worked on the interiors, among them the stucco artist Antonio Bossi and the most important fresco painters of the time, the Venetian Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, who created the world's biggest coherent fresco in the staircase hall. Today, parts of the Residenz are used by the university and by the Martin von Wagner Museum.
Opening hours:
April to October daily from 9 am to 6 pm
November to March daily from 10 am to 4.30 pm
Last entrance: 60 minutes before closing time
Closed on 1st January, Mardi Gras, 24th, 25th and 31st December.
Entry fee: Adults 7.50 € (inclusive of 50-minute guided tour)
Guiding Tours in english: every day at 11 am, 3 pm and until october 4.30 pm
More information is available via telephone + 49 (0) 931 355170

Hofkirche
Opening hours:
April to October daily from 9 am to 6 pm
November to March daily from 10 am to 4 pm
Entry free

Martin von Wagner Museum (in the south wing), painting gallery
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30 to 12.30 am
Sunday from 9.30 to 12.30 am*
Antique collection
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday from 2 to 5 pm
Sunday from 9.30 to 12.30 am*
* in each case, open alternately

Graphics Collection
Opening hours:
Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 pm
Entry free

Röntgen Memorial

Original laboratory where Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered x-rays.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm
Guided tours for groups: 2.50 €

Fürstenbau Museum

The Fürstenbaumuseum is located in the Marienberg Fortress. The living rooms of the Prince-Bishop, the treasure chamber and the department on the history of the city of Würzburg can be visited.

Opening hours:
16th March to 31th October
Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm
Closed on mondays
Ticket office closes at: 30 minutes before closing time.
Entry fee: Adults 4 €

Käppele

This church of pilgrimage on the Nikolausberg was built according to plans given by Balthasar Neumann from 1748 to 1752, incorporating an already existing chapel. A picturesque path, dotted with life size figures of Peter Wagner leads to the chapel. On the inside, votive offerings along the corridor of miracles bear testimony to the piety of the people of Würzburg.

A ride on the ships down the Main

Würzburg - Veitshöchheim - Würzburg
Departure at "Alter Kranen" April to October every hour from 10 am to 5 pm
Single ride 6 €, Round trip 9 €, Bicycle 1 €
Duration: approximately 40 minutes
Information available through telephone + 49 (0) 931 58573 or + 49 (0) 931 55633 or + 49 (0) 9321 91810

Fränkische Weinland (Franconian Wineland)

Granted: You can ride a bicycle and walk almost everywhere. But rarely can you do it in such beautiful surroundings and in such a relaxed manner as in the Franconian Wineland. What makes it so? First of all we have the richly varied landscapes that invite you formally to take part actively. Steep vineyards alternate with soft rolling meadows, narrow river valleys contrast with densely forested highlands. Just experiencing this bewitching natural landscape at close range, through all senses, step by step or on the bicycle is more than worthwhile in itself. But it is actually the unexpected discoveries along the route that constitute the unique charm. The Franconian Wineland is rich in history and culture, there is plenty to see and wonder at. Historic old cities with timber framed structures and lively market places, magnificent churches, fortresses and castles. The Franconian Wineland is inspiring in every aspect: both for the mind as well as for the body.

The Stein Wine Trail

While Würzburg lies at your feet, you can enjoy nature and culture along the 4 km long panoramic trail, through one of the most famous wineries in Germany. For instance, there are information boards that tell you how the landscape was influenced by the growing of vines, how the hospitals were financed or what linked Goethe with the Stein Wine.
Start: Middle Steinbergweg 5, at the wine-growing estate of Ludwig Knoll am Stein

Tour of the old city

On this ramble or bicycle ride through Würzburg's old city, you get to see sights that bear testimony to the richly varied history of the city: Falkenhaus (rococo facade), Marienkapelle (sandstone figures of Adam and Eve by Tilman Riemenschneider), marketplace, Alte Mainbrücke with view of the fortress and Käppele church of pilgrimage (Balthasar Neumann), Grafeneckart/old town hall, Neumünster, Lusamgärtlein (grave of writer Walther von der Vogelweide)
Duration: approximately 1.5 hours

Guided tours in english: from 30th April to 30th October every Saturday at 11 am
Entry fee: Adults 5 €, school children / college students 3.50 €
Meeting point and registration: Tourist Information/Falkenhaus am Markt, Telephone +49 (0) 931 372-398