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Würzburg, Germany

Würzburg is the second-largest city in Franconia after Nuremberg and is located in the north of Bavaria. Würzburg is the administrative seat of the Regierungsbezirk Lower Franconia.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Bavaria, Germany.
  • Served by Giebelstadt Airport (GHF).

History

Würzburg is the second-largest city in Franconia after Nuremberg and is located in the north of Bavaria. Würzburg is the administrative seat of the Regierungsbezirk Lower Franconia. It spans the banks of the Main river.

Restaurants & places to go

Gasthaus Klosterhof
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 1, Wertheim, 97877 · gasthaus-klosterhof.de
Indoor
Martha
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-13:30,18:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating · 11 Am Felder, Wertheim, 97877 · hotel-restaurant-martha.de
Indoor
Restaurant Orangerie
Regional, Coffee Shop, German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, Tu off Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 5, Wertheim, 97877 · hotel-kloster-bronnbach.de
Indoor
Schlupfe-Scheune
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu, We, Sa 16:00+; Th, Fr, Su 11:30-13:30, 16:00+ Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · gruenerbaum-gamburg.de
Indoor
Gasthof Grüner Baum
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 2 Uissigheimer Straße, Werbach, 97956 · gruenerbaum-gamburg.de
Indoor

6 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Giebelstadt Airport (GHF) 26 km to the centre
Giebelstadt, BY, DE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kitzingen Airfield (KZG) 39 km to the centre
Kitzingen, BY, DE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hettstadt Airfield 12 km to the centre
Hettstadt, BY, DE
Outdoor
Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield 17 km to the centre
Würzburg, BY, DE
Outdoor
Unterschüpf Airfield 29 km to the centre
Boxberg, BW, DE
Outdoor
Walldürn Airfield 29 km to the centre
Walldürn, BW, DE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Zell
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Veitshöchheim
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Würzburg
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Mainfähre Mondfeld
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Würzburg, Germany
Würzburg, Germany
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Giebelstadt Airport (GHF); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Zell, 15 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Würzburg, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Deutsche Bahn
National rail
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KG
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

FlixBus
Intercity coach