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Day Trip Würzburg – Rothenburg o.d.T. (with wine tasting)

Day trip along Germany’s oldest vacation route to the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The journey leads from Würzburg through the “Ochsenfurter” Gau into the Tauber Valley. Three wine-growing regions meet here on the Romantic Road: Franconia, Baden and Württemberg. On the outward journey, stop in Weikersheim to visit the Renaissance castle with its magnificent Knights’ Hall and baroque castle garden. Medieval Rothenburg invites you to take a stroll through the historic old town. On the return journey, there is an additional stop at the baroque residence in Würzburg. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Various wines from the Romantic Road wine region are served during the trip.

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About the day trip to Rothenburg

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Duration of trip

about 7.5 hours

Tourguide

English, German

Transportation

during the activity

Digital travel guide

German, Chinese, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish

Variation of different wines

Secco (sparkling white wine), Müller Thurgau (white wine) and Domina (dry red wine)

Vehicle with air conditioning

Weikersheim Palace: Admission and guided tour of the Knights’ Hall and Baroque Garden

Free admission to the Baroque Garden and the Residence Church in Würzburg

This tour/activity is suitable for a maximum of 40 travelers.

Travel itinerary

Start

Würzburg Bus Station
97070 Würzburg, Germany

Würzburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) No. 12
Long-distance bus stop, the bus comes from Frankfurt and may arrive 10-15 minutes late.

10:35

Weikersheim Palace and Gardens

Weikersheim has one of the most important Renaissance palaces in Germany with an almost completely preserved interior and a magnificent palace garden laid out in the Baroque style of Versailles. The baroque palace garden fascinates with its numerous extraordinary figures. Unlike almost any other garden from this period, the statues here are almost completely preserved. Over 70 statues, most of which have stood on their pedestals for 300 years. Admission included.

Stop: 30 minutes

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Drive through the Spessart to Würzburg, the old university town on the Main River. Continue to Weikersheim, famous for its Renaissance castle with its magnificent “Knights’ Hall” and its Baroque courtyard garden. Pass through small wine villages in the Tauber Valley to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s most romantic town.

Stop: 3 hours

End point

In Würzburg, you can choose to get off at the Residenz or the main train station.

18:00
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What to expect on the Romantic Road Coach

Cheerful drivers and tour guides

Hospitality and cuisine

Regional food and drinks

Magnificent views

Festivals and events

Wines and local beer specialties

Historical Cities

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FAQ

  • Variation of different wines. We serve Secco (sparkling white wine), Müller Thurgau (white wine) and Domina (dry red wine)
  • Transportation during the activity
  • Tourguide (English, German)
  • Digital travel guide in German, Chinese, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
  • Vehicle with air conditioning
  • Weikersheim Palace: Admission and guided tour of the Knights’ Hall and Baroque Garden
    Free admission to the Baroque Garden and the Residence Church in Würzburg

The tour starts at 10:30 a.m. in Würzburg and ends with stops in Weikersheim, Röttingen and Rothenburg in Würzburg again. In Würzburg, you can choose to get off at the Residenz or the main train station.

There is a tour guide on board the bus who speaks English and German. However, information is also available in German, Chinese, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, and Spanish at https://guide.romantischestrasse.de/

Bring your good mood and enjoy the ride along the Romantic Road. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

These tours are weekend trips from Würzburg to Rothenburg. They take place on Sundays. So you have the opportunity to take a weekend getaway from Würzburg.

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