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Würzburg

City · Bavaria, 🇩🇪 Germany
Population 98,883
Area 79 km²
Time zone Europe/Berlin
Würzburg

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Würzburg's Absolute Essentials

Würzburg’s historic center features the Romanesque Würzburg Cathedral and the Gothic Marienkapelle at the Unterer Markt. Overlooking the Main River, the Marienberg Fortress stands as a dominant landmark, while the Alte Mainbrücke offers views of the castle and surrounding vineyards. The city's architectural diversity includes the Rococo facade of the Falkenhaus and the Baroque Hofgarten. Visitors can explore the pilgrimage church of Käppele and sample Franconian regional cuisine at traditional taverns like Till Eulenspiegel Weinstube.

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Würzburg Castles and Forts

Dominating the skyline from its position above the Main river, the Marienberg Fortress serves as the centerpiece of Würzburg’s defensive history. This collection highlights the city's architectural evolution, from the medieval fortifications and Renaissance bastions of the main fortress complex to specific defensive structures like the 18th-century Maschikuliturm. The list also includes the Bismarckturm viewpoint and historic city landmarks such as the Romanesque Cathedral and Gothic Marienkapelle, which define the historic center's character.

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Würzburg's Sacred Sites

Würzburg’s skyline is defined by its diverse religious architecture, ranging from the Romanesque Würzburg Cathedral to the late-Gothic Marienkapelle on the market square. The collection includes Balthasar Neumann’s Baroque masterpieces, such as the hilltop Käppele and the Schönbornkapelle. Significant historical sites like the former Benedictine St. Burkard’s Abbey and the city's first Protestant churches, St. Stephan and St. Johannis, reflect centuries of shifting theological and artistic traditions in Lower Franconia.

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Würzburg Parks and Gardens

Würzburg’s green spaces range from the formal Baroque Hofgarten at the UNESCO-listed Residenz to the Ringpark, a 19th-century green belt encircling the old town. This collection includes the secluded Lusamgärtchen, the burial site of medieval poet Walther von der Vogelweide, and themed areas like the Japanese Garden. Historic fountains, such as the 18th-century Vierröhrenbrunnen and the Chronos-Brunnen, add architectural detail to these urban retreats and public squares.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -11°–10°
  • -2° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -11°–12°
  • -2° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -5°–17°
  • 1° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–23°
  • 4° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–27°
  • 8° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–31°
  • 13° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–33°
  • 14° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–34°
  • 14° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–30°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–22°
  • 6° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -4°–15°
  • 2° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -10°–10°
  • -1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+49
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Tours & Activities

Würzburg Cathedral
Walk
Marienberg Fortress
Walk
Marienkapelle

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