[2025 Wurzburg Attraction] Travel Guide for Old Main Bridge (Updated Mar)

Würzburg is a large city located in the northwest of Bavaria, Germany, right between Frankfurt and Nuremberg. It is also an ancient capital with a history of more than a thousand years, making it very suitable for a day trip. In this one-day trip to Würzburg, let’s take a look at the must-see attractions in this town on the Main River! Main content: Würzburg Old Town: The main tourist area of ​​Würzburg is not big. It takes about 2.5-3 kilometers to walk from the station through the old town to the farthest Marienburg Fortress. I have never taken the tram in the city. I just walked slowly and took pictures at will. Although this is an ancient German city, it was also a bishopric with high status during the Holy Roman Empire. There are many churches and museums to visit, but I mostly did not go inside to visit, and only captured the street scenes from outside. Here are a few scenic spots that are easier to take photos: Würzburg Cathedral (Würzburger Dom / The Cathedral of Saint Kilian / Würzburg Cathedral, that is, the Cathedral): This church is the most important church in Würzburg, with a tower that soars into the sky about 103 meters high. The exterior is in ancient Romanesque style. When the church was first built (the 11th century), it had not yet entered the Gothic style period. Although there are churches everywhere, the special thing about this church is that it has many sculptures by the famous German sculptor Tilmann. Riemenschneider's works, I will introduce him later The Chapel of Our Lady and the Falcon House: These two adjacent buildings are also must-see attractions. The Chapel of Our Lady (Marienkapelle), completed in the late 16th century, is in Gothic style and also has many Tilmann. Riemenschneider's stone sculptures, with his sculptures of Adam and Eve at the entrance (the one in the church is a replica); the Falkenhaus is unmistakable, the only building in the old town with intricate Rococo sculptures on the exterior. It is currently a library and tourist center, and its history dates back to the 18th century. It used to be the only ballroom and banquet hall in Würzburg. Old Town Hall Wine Cellar Restaurant: Most of the old town halls in Germany have attached wine cellar restaurants (Ratskeller), and Würzburg is no exception. I dined here on my first night. It is next to the old town hall, but... the wine cellar restaurant is much more conspicuous, and there is a magnificent clock on the outer wall. Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke): As the name suggests, it is the old bridge on the Main River. By the way...Frankfurt's full name is Frankfurt on the Main. Compared with Frankfurt, Würzburg is located upstream of the Main River, but the two cities are not far apart. The Old Main Bridge is my favorite attraction in Würzburg. It was completed in 1543 and in 1730, 12 statues of historical figures or saints were added to it, making it about 4.5 meters high. This place is really a paradise for photography enthusiasts. It is located on the main road leading to the fortress from the old town. In addition to being able to overlook the fortress on the opposite bank from the bridge, you can also walk to the riverside and take pictures of the bridge and the fortress at the same time. Of course, you can also take pictures of the endless vineyards on both sides of the river from the bridge. The most important thing is... remember to take pictures of the old town from the bridge. It is the representative scenery of Würzburg. It is no problem to take pictures here for an hour!

I walked around the Old Main Bridge in Wurzburg. Sightseeing in Wurzburg is centered around this bridge. The Marienberg Fortress, which can be seen from the bridge and the riverside, is impressive and beautiful. There are many restaurants and cafes along the river, so if you have time, I recommend taking your time to look around. Compared to other Romantic Road towns, the cityscape is more robust and grand than cute. You can also enjoy a cruise on the Main River. 📍Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3n6XdhYQyURv471k6 #0yentravelFebruary2025

#GetDiscountWithoutLuck When we arrived in Germany, our first destination was #Würzburg. We set our GPS to Residenzplatz, which is the location of Würzburger Residenz, the former residence of Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn, Prince of Würzburg. We parked our car in front and went for a walk. Taking pictures is not allowed inside, so it didn't fit in. We walked to the side of the palace and almost screamed. We also saw German cherry blossoms (is that right?), but they were beautiful. We continued walking to Dom St. Kilian (Würzburg Cathedral), the 4th largest cathedral in Germany. It stands out with its twin towers, which are 105 meters high. This Roman Catholic church was built in honor of Saint Kilian at Kiliansplatz. After leaving Dom St. Kilian (Würzburg Cathedral), I really liked the walkway to Alte Mainbrücke Bridge. There was a tram running through it, which was exciting. Today, there weren’t many people, so it was very easy to walk. Next, let’s go to the Old Main Bridge or Alte Mainbrücke. This old Romanesque bridge in Würzburg is very impressive. There are many statues, and it looks very impressive. The view is also very good. The weather is cool and comfortable. I don’t know if it’s because the rain just stopped or not, but they sell wine here because I heard that it is the wine capital of the land of Frankonia, located on the Main River. However, we didn’t try it. From the bridge, you can see the old palace and the nearby fortress Festung Marienberg or Marienberg Fortress, which is standing tall on a hill. It is now the Princes’ Building Museum. However, we have to go up a hill, so we decided not to go up. We’ll save our energy for the next trip because the next day we plan to go to Heidelberg and then walk back to visit the market and find some food before going back to the car to continue our trip. I’ve fallen in love with this city already! #Travel: Rent a car and pin the GPS to Residenzplatz. #TravelGermany #TravelWürzburg

This is the Main River, a very famous attraction in Germany.

A 1.5-hour drive from Frankfurt will take you to Würzburg, Germany’s famous city of culture, art, wine and romance. It is located on the Main River in Bavaria. It is the castle at the intersection of the German Castle Road and the Romantic Road, and is the starting point of the Romantic Road. Würzburg's earliest history can be traced back to around 1000 BC. The Celts at that time chose Mount Mary to settle, and then gradually expanded down the mountain. By the seventh century AD, Würzburg became the official residence of the dukes of the Frankish Duchy. Later, Würzburg gradually became a cultural center. The Bishop's Palace, which began construction in 1720, is the most famous Baroque building in Würzburg. That night, we took a night tour of the old town and walked to the Old Main Bridge. The statues on the bridge, the Main River, the illuminated Marienburg Castle, the many tourists drinking on the bridge, the wafting aroma of wine, laughter, and the church bells formed a beautiful picture. So beautiful! Würzburg can be regarded as the starting point of Germany's Romantic Road. The next morning, it was a rare sunny day, so we drove to the mountain on the other side of the river to visit the Castle of Mount Mary. From the high vantage point we had a bird's eye view of the entire city and the Main River, as well as the vineyards on the distant hills. It was a beautiful view. Go down the mountain and return to the city to visit the Würzburg Palace. Its murals, ceiling paintings, floors and three-dimensional art are breathtaking. The palace gardening in the back garden is also worth seeing. In the evening, I revisited the Old Main Bridge and saw tourists queuing in front of two bars at the bridge head. Those who had bought wine stood on the bridge with their glasses in hand, tasting the wine and chatting. It is worthy of being a wine city!

See ## Going to Wrzburg, Wrzburg is a city that has been ruled by the bishop for centuries and is also the starting point of Germany's famous Romantik Avenue. During the bishop's reign, many magnificent castles were built in this place. Among them, Maria Fort is the most representative, and the Old Bridge is connected to the old city and the Fort Maria. Standing on this bridge, you can admire the many sculptures standing on the bridge. Many of them are sacred characters in religious beliefs. They are complete and representative. The tired guests have a stone bench on the side of the statue to rest. The ancient lampposts are very distinctive. If you are lucky, you can see hot air balloons in the sky. Some of them are advertising companies. Kind, but it is pretty. In addition, the Old Main Bridge is also the best place to look out for Maria Fort. It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk from the Bishops Palace. For the self-driving, it is also the classic romantic path from Frankfurt to Swan Castle, Heidelberg and other famous attractions. #Where to go to New Years Day