"My Wuerzburg Page" a Würzburg Travel Page by Jplummer

If you have some extra time, Wuerzburg is the place to go. It is a historic city that has been rebuilt since World War II. It is worth a stop to see its impressive Prince Bishop's Residenz, the bubbly Baroque chapel (Hofkirche) next door, and the palace's sculpted gardens. This small tourist-friendly town is easy to navigate by foot or streetcar. You can easily walk to everything but the hill-top fortress. When I went, there were free bus rides that will take you right up to the fortress. There are many hotels, restaurants, vineyards and anything else you may want to see. You can even take a guided tour of the city. I did not do that, but it might be a good idea if you are traveling in a group. You can go to the Tourist Information Center located on Julius-Prom Strasse, close to Cafe Two Jours. Or just walk around and see the sites.

There are many things to do in Wuerzburg during the day and night. From beautiful sights to night clubs, whatever you are looking for, it is here. I personally like this town. It is a town that is not too crowded with tourists. Located right off the Romantic Road, an hour north of Rothenburg, it is a very beautiful town. The historic sites are amazing. The Wuerzburg Residenz is one of those main historic sites. It is a Franconian Versailles with grand rooms, 3-D art, and massive fresco. The admission is 4 euros. From April to October, it is open daily from 9am to 6pm, November thru March, open daily from 10am to 4pm. There are English tours and an English guidebook offered for 3 euros. There is also the Marienberg Fortress which is a 13th century fortified retreat that was the original residence of Wurzburg’s Prince Bishops. After being stormed by the Swedish army during the Thirty Years’ War, the fortress was rebuilt in Baroque style. The fortress contains two museums: a city history museum and the Mainfrankisches Museum. I would recommend the English guide offered for 3 euros. You don’t need to visit the museums. Going to the fortress is free. Walking around and looking at the sites from way up high is also free. You can see the fortress from the anywhere in Wuerzburg.

From the Residenz you can take a brief walk to the old bridge, the “Old Town Walk”. Start at the Residenz, and head to the Fountain of Franconia, the statue, a gift from the townspeople to their new royal family turns its back to the palace and faces the town. 300 yards ahead down Hofstrasse is the St. Kilian’s Cathedral (Dom) which is the fourth largest Romanesque with Gothic spires and Baroque additions to the transepts. Once inside, you can head over to the Cathedral Museum (Museum am Dom) which opened just in 2003. It features a bizarre combination of old and new religious art. It is 3 euros Tuesday thru Sunday April thru October 10am - 7pm, November thru March 10am thru 6pm. It is closed Mondays. A block up Kurchner Hof. On the right you will see the entrance to the Neumunster Basilica, also like the Cathedral, a beautiful and large museum. Continuing up the street and you will see the Upper Market Square. This is where the Tourist Information Center, and much more. Heading downhill towards the yellow building with the clock you will see the City Hall. From there head out to the Old Bridge (Alte Mainbrucke) which was built in 1133 is the second oldest bridge in Germany. Walking down the bridge, notice all the statues. There you can end at the Fortress, that is if you want to walk up the giant hill. I love this town, particularly because I live so close to this town. Have fun and enjoy!