LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall/Winter 2017 | Würzburg may be one of Germany’s most overlooked destinations, but for wine lovers, this city holds a truly unique and enjoyable experience. Located in northern Bavaria, in Franconia, Würzburg sits majestically on the Main River. And with numerous sights to see and places to eat and drink revolving around the region’s wine, visitors can get a true taste of everything that this charming area has to offer. Visitors to Germany should take advantage of this localized experience with amazing wines, gorgeous surroundings and locals that extend the highest levels of sincere hospitality.
Wine is the heart and soul of this region – both with the more famous wine estates and the smaller, family-operated wineries. Many of these establishments offer tasting classes, hikes, guest rooms and wine festivals; with the summer and autumn months being especially popular for travelers in search of their new favorite wine. Make the most of your time by including these festivals, sights, and restaurants into your getaway plans to discover the true treasures of Würzburg. You will not be disappointed, and like so many other visitors over the years, you will most likely fall in love with Würzburg too!
Würzburg: Wine Festivals
April 6 – 7, 2018: Wine Press Hall Festival
Ring in the wine festival season at the Bürgerspital! Anyone who is tired of winter is invited to the heated wine press hall at the Bürgerspital…
May 4 – 20, 2018: Culture Days at the Juliusspital
Art gallery, live music ranging from Jazz to international, and the atmosphere of the fabulous grounds of the Juliusspital wine estate…
May 25 – June 3, 2018: Würzburg Wine Village
The Wine Village is in the middle of Würzburg’s market square: More than 100 different local wines are served in cute, timbered gazebos…
June 7 – 17, 2018: Bürgerspital Hofschoppen Festival
This is a traditional Würzburg wine festival that is a great place to sample top wines from the estate and meet friendly locals…
www.buergerspital-weinstuben.de
June 22 – 24, 2018: Wine Fest at Weingut Reiss
A three-day-wine festival in the Weingut Reiss, located in the Unterdürrbach district…
July 11 – 23, 2018: Wine Fest at the Stein
This is the best of wine and music. Enjoy the view of the fortress and the pilgrimage church Käppele while listening to live music every night…
June 29 – July 8, 2018: Hofgarten Wine Festival
An unforgettable Baroque setting: The picturesque grounds of the Residence Palace’s court gardens are the location of this wine fest…
July 27 – 28, 2018: Wine Party at the Bürgerspitalhof Pfaffenberg
The party takes place in the yard of the Bürgerspital wine estate at the Pfaffenberg. Enjoy live music, food and Bürgerspital wines…
August / September 2018: Wine Parade Würzburg
The wine parade is without comparison: You have the choice of 100 wines from the best wine estates, plus culinary treats of the highest quality…
Würzburg: What to See
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site Residence Palace
www.residenz-wuerzburg.de
Festung Marienberg (Fortress Marienberg)
www.schloesser.bayern.de
Dom St. Kilian (cathedral)
www.dom-wuerzburg.de
Pilgrimage Church “Käppele”
www.kaeppele-wuerzburg.de
Würzburg: Where to Stay
Hotel Melchior Park www.hotel-melchiorpark.de
Am Galgenberg 49, 97074 Würzburg
Best Westen Premier Hotel Rebstock www.rebstock.com
Neubaustraße 7, 97070 Würzburg
Schlosshotel Steinburg www.steinburg.com
Auf dem Steinberg, 97080 Würzburg
Hotel Würzburger Hof www.hotel-wuerzburgerhof.de
Barbarossaplatz 2, 97070 Würzburg
Würzburg: Where to Dine
Der Reiser www.der-reiser.de
Inventive cuisine in the vineyards above Würzburg, 1 Michelin star…
Kuno 1408 www.restaurant-kuno.de
Attractive gourmet restaurant right in the heart of Würzburg, 1 Michelin star…
Nikolaushof www.nikolaushof.org
Stylish restaurant and bar with a beautiful view overlooking Würzburg…
Backöfele www.backoefele.de
Delicious Franconian cuisine in a picturesque ambience…
Weinhaus Stachel www.weinhaus-stachel.de
600 years of tradition in the oldest wine restaurant in town…
Locanda www.locanda.de
The largest pizzas in Würzburg and fantastic views of the Main River and Marienberg Fortress from the terrace…
Sternbäck www.sternbaeck.de
Long-established student bar between the cathedral and the old bridge, try their baked potato with various dips…
Schiffbäuerin www.schiffbaeuerin.de
One of Germany’s best fish restaurants and surprisingly unpretentious…
Würzburger Ratskeller www.wuerzburger-ratskeller.de
Typical Franconian dishes and a favorite with the locals…
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- Würzburg Tourism http://luxegetaways.info/wuerzburg
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