Camping in Würzburg

Würzburg is a **picturesque **blend of rural green and blue. Here in Bavarian Lower Franconia, campers will find inspiration and relaxation in equal measure - the UNESCO city is surrounded by beautiful, wide vineyards and is a delight for art lovers. But active holidaymakers also get their money's worth when camping in Würzburg thanks to the hiking routes and the Main cycle path.

Special features of camping in Würzburg

A city trip to Würzburg is worthwhile due to the numerous historical sights that the old town has to offer. Some of them have made it onto the UNESCO list. Campsites in Würzburg are centrally located so that city travellers don't have to go too far. Nikolausberg is the highest point in Würzburg, Kranenkai with its landing stage and beer garden, and Neuer Hafen harbour is the lowest.

Camping enthusiasts will love the picturesque location of the metropolis, which, in addition to the Main as its main watercourse, is also crossed by the Pleichach, the Fuchsstädter Bach, the Kürnach and several other tiny watercourses. So you can relax and enjoy the city's many green and blue areas during or after a stimulating cultural excursion. The numerous parks, from the botanical gardens to the garden show grounds, invite families with children to picnic or run around.

Camping enthusiasts like to spend time in the Ringpark Glacis. The large 27-hectare park is the green lung of the metropolis and surrounds the centre in a semi-circle from the Main on the south, east and north sides. Anyone on holiday at a campsite in Würzburg is also just a few minutes' walk from nature.

On the other hand, the numerous campsites in and **near Würzburg **also benefit from a good infrastructure, so that most of the sites offer playgrounds and green oases, and some also have mini golf facilities. Those who prefer a more rural setting will discover even more woods and meadows outside the gates of the baroque city, which can be explored by bike or on foot. Motorhome owners can dispose of grey water or take advantage of the gas bottle service at most sites.

Top sights

• Marienberg Fortress: The oldest preserved parts of the imposing fortress are over 1300 years old.
• Würzburg Residence: The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most impressive baroque buildings in Germany.
• St Kilian's Cathedral: Würzburg Cathedral is dedicated to St Kilian and, at 105 metres long, is the fourth largest Romanesque church in the country.
• Falkenhaus: With its yellow rococo façade and gleaming white stucco ornamentation, this is the perfect photo motif.

Activities and excursions

Excursions by bike or on foot

In addition to wine, the people of Würzburg have another passion: cycling. With the public bike service, visitors also have the opportunity to hire a bike in many places in Würzburg. This is not only worthwhile within the city: numerous routes through the Franconian wine country start in Würzburg. The Main-Werra cycle path leads all the way to the neighbouring state of Thuringia and the theatre town of Meiningen. Those who prefer to cycle southwards can take the Main cycle path to Mainz, where the river flows into the Rhine.

Guests who prefer travelling on foot can explore the Way of St. James in stages, which leads all the way to Santiago de Compostela. The route starts in Veitshöchheim-Margetshöchheim, passing the Don Bosco Church and the Old Main Bridge before continuing along the banks of the Main to Randersacker.

Leisure fun in and on the water

As a large city on the Main, Würzburg offers many activities on the water. As soon as the first warm days arrive, visitors and locals flock to the city beach directly on the riverbank. With views of the fortress and the Käppele pilgrimage church, sun-seekers can dip their feet in the cool water and relax with a drink. Those who like to do this with a glass of wine have the opportunity to sample one of the regionally grown wines on the wine beach in June.

Many campers are drawn to the outdoor pools in summer: with a powder-sand beach and a view of the Main, Würzburg even has that South Sea feeling. Those who want to see more of the water and feel it beneath them can take an hour-long or multi-day canoe trip across the river from Volkach or Würzburg.

If the weather doesn't play ball, head to the swimming pool. Würzburg has several indoor swimming pools, many of which also offer a sauna or solarium. If you prefer sustainable wellness, you can quickly reach the Franken-Therme in Bad Windsheim or the KissSalis Therme in Bad Kissingen from Würzburg.

events

May

• Würzburg Marathon: Spring awakening in a sporty way in mid-May: The running event leads past the beautiful Würzburg tree monuments in two laps and has up to 4,000 participants chase across the finishing straight every year.

June

• Würzburg Triathlon: Participants aged 16 and over can claim victory at this Würzburg event in June. Like the pros, they swim, cycle and then run - in or around Lake Erlabrunn.
• Mozart Festival: The Austrian prodigy of 18th century music history is celebrated in May and June with over 60 concerts and events featuring chamber music, symphonies, vocal and world music in the magnificent Kaisersaal of the Würzburg Residence. Open-air concerts take place in the Hofgarten.
• Kiliani folk festival: With fireworks, 80 showmen, two beer tents and a traditional costume parade, the event in Würzburg's Zellerau district, which takes place over 17 days in July, is one of the highlights of the summer in the city on the Main.

November - December

• Würzburg Christmas market: Every year during the Advent season, the large Christmas market on the Upper and Lower Market Square in Würzburg attracts numerous visitors. In addition to delicious mulled wine, children's toys, Tiffany glass art and watercolours are on offer.

Gastronomy

Wine, especially the Franconian Silvaner, is on everyone's lips in Würzburg and the surrounding area. Thanks to the particularly mineral-rich soils around the Main, it is not surprising that the most famous meat dish in Lower Franconia, bratwurst, can also be ordered as** wine bratwurst**. It is the basic ingredient of a hearty snack, which is often served in the city's beer gardens and is ideal as a quick meal when camping in Würzburg.

If you order a Franconian Schäufele in a restaurant, you will be served the shoulder blade of a pig that has been cooked in the oven for several hours. Sauerbraten also needs time to take on its special flavour. Both dishes are served with Franconian dumplings, red cabbage and/or salad.

In autumn, when the hunting season is at its peak, venison, roe deer and wild boar are on the menu. Fish lovers will also be in their element while camping in Würzburg: Baked carp, trout and char are just some of the delicacies served up by the Lower Franconians. Asparagus season begins in the region in mid-April.

In Würzburg, it is served with butter sauce and, of course, potatoes. From mid-June, it's chanterelle season in the restaurants. The aromatic mushrooms are used grilled on salads or served in a cream sauce with bread dumplings. If you prefer something sweet, you should ask for a Kissinger in a Würzburg bakery: this Franconian speciality is a croissant made from butter puff pastry, filled with either hazelnut cream or jam and topped with icing.

Best time to visit

The Franconian city on the River Main is home to three of the fifteen largest wine-growing regions in Germany, as Würzburg's mild climate is particularly suitable for viticulture. In the summer months of June to August, the thermometer climbs to a warm 25°C; however, peak temperatures of around 30°C are not uncommon.

Low rainfall and many hours of sunshine - an average of 4.2 per day - make the town in Mainfranken a popular destination for camping all year round. The location in the valley basin also favours the moderate temperatures.