Discover Würzburg
The city starts at your front door.
CHASE Apartments are located at Bockgasse 3, in the heart of Würzburg's old town and right next to the Backöfele restaurant. The Old Main Bridge, the cathedral, the market square and the Residence are all within walking distance, most of them less than fifteen minutes away. Here you will find what there is to discover nearby and how long it takes to get there.
- 4 min to the Old Main Bridge
- 6 min to the cathedral and market square
- 13 min to the Residence
- 25 min up to the fortress
Sights on foot
Würzburg's great stories, short distances.
In Würzburg, Baroque and Romanesque architecture and wine culture are packed close together. From the CHASE House you reach almost everything on short walks through the old town. Times are from Bockgasse 3 at a leisurely pace.
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4 min walk
Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke)
Würzburg's oldest bridge across the Main has belonged entirely to pedestrians and cyclists since 1990. Twelve Baroque statues of saints, each about four and a half metres tall, line the way. In the evening the city meets here for a Brückenschoppen, a glass of wine with a view of the fortress.
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3 min walk
Town Hall (Grafeneckart)
The city council has met in the Grafeneckart with its Romanesque tower since 1316. After the air raid of 1945 the complex was rebuilt by 1951. On the ground floor a model shows the destroyed city centre, and in front stands the Vierröhrenbrunnen fountain of 1766.
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6 min walk
St. Kilian's Cathedral (Dom)
Construction of the Romanesque cathedral began in 1040. After the fire of 1945 it was reconsecrated in 1967. Inside are tombs by Tilman Riemenschneider, and next to it is the Schönborn Chapel by Balthasar Neumann, burial place of the Schönborn prince-bishops.
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6 min walk
Neumünster and Lusamgärtlein
The Neumünster stands where the Franconian apostles Kilian, Colonat and Totnan were murdered in 689; their shrine lies in the crypt. The dome and Baroque façade date from 1710 to 1716. According to tradition, the medieval poet Walther von der Vogelweide is buried in the quiet Lusamgärtlein garden behind it.
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6 min walk
Market Square and St. Mary's Chapel
The late Gothic Marienkapelle, begun in 1377, was the church of the townspeople. Adam and Eve after Tilman Riemenschneider stand at the portal, and inside a plaque commemorates Balthasar Neumann. Next door is the Falkenhaus with its Rococo stucco, and the market is held in front on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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13 min walk
Residence and Court Garden
The palace of the prince-bishops was built from 1720 to plans by Balthasar Neumann and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Tiepolo's ceiling fresco of 1752/53 spans the staircase. All rooms can be visited without a guided tour, and the Court Church and Court Garden are free of charge.
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approx. 25 min uphill
Marienberg Fortress
The prince-bishops resided here from 1253 to 1719, and St. Mary's Church dates back to the year 706. The way up leads across the Old Main Bridge and the Tellsteige steps. Due to renovation, the inner castle can only be seen on a guided tour; the Echter courtyard, the viewpoints and the Museum für Franken are open.
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approx. 30 min uphill
Käppele
Balthasar Neumann built the pilgrimage church from 1747 to 1750; a Way of the Cross with 14 chapels leads up to it. Since September 2026 the church has been closed for interior renovation, probably until the end of 2028. You get a good view of its onion domes from the Old Main Bridge.
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9 min walk
Old Crane and riverside
The harbour crane was completed in 1773 by Franz Ignaz Michael Neumann, son of Balthasar Neumann, and was powered by a treadwheel. In season, boats to Veitshöchheim leave from the pier next to it, and the riverside promenade invites you to stroll.
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17 min walk
Museum im Kulturspeicher
Since 2002 a listed warehouse at the old harbour has shown art from the 19th century to the present, together with the Peter C. Ruppert collection of concrete art. Admission is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month.
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16 min walk
Röntgen Memorial
In this original laboratory Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered X-rays on 8 November 1895. He never patented his discovery. The exhibition is open on weekdays and admission is free.
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Tip
Explore with a city guide
The tourist information office in the Falkenhaus offers a 90-minute old town tour, daily at 10.30 am from April to October. In the evening the night watchman leads you through the lanes, starting at the Vierröhrenbrunnen fountain; registration required.
See guided tours
Würzburg, city of wine
Wine is part of the cityscape.
Around Würzburg the vines grow right up to the city walls, and the great wine estates keep their cellars in the middle of the old town. Bürgerspital, Juliusspital and the Staatlicher Hofkeller mainly cultivate the Würzburger Stein, 85 hectares of vineyard directly above the city.
- Brückenschoppen on the Old Main Bridge
- The Alte Mainmühle serves wine right at the end of the bridge. If you prefer to bring your own, ask at the Backöfele for a bottle and glasses to take away.
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- Bürgerspital zum Heiligen Geist
- Founded around 1316. The estate has bottled its wine in the Bocksbeutel since 1726 and therefore calls itself the cradle of the Bocksbeutel. Wine house on the corner of Theaterstraße and Semmelstraße, cellar tours on Saturdays.
- 11 min
- Juliusspital
- Founded in 1576 by Prince-Bishop Julius Echter, celebrating its 450th anniversary in 2026. Wine tavern, wine shop and strolling tastings with three wines.
- 13 min
- Staatlicher Hofkeller (State Court Cellar)
- First mentioned in 1128. 891 metres of cellar passages run beneath the Residence, with guided tours and a glass of wine from March to December.
- 13 min
- Würzburger Stein vineyard
- The Stein-Wein-Pfad trail leads four kilometres through the vines with 20 information boards and views over the city. The biodynamic Weingut am Stein lies on the slope.
- approx. 30 min
Walking times
Everything at a glance.
Walking times from Bockgasse 3 at a leisurely pace. We measured the shortest footpath according to OpenStreetMap and added time for the climb to the fortress, the Käppele and the vineyard.
- Backöfele1 min
- Tram stop Rathaus, lines 4 and 52 min
- Town hall (Grafeneckart) and Vierröhrenbrunnen3 min
- Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke)4 min
- St. Kilian's Cathedral and Schönborn Chapel6 min
- Neumünster and Lusamgärtlein6 min
- Market Square and St. Mary's Chapel6 min
- Falkenhaus with tourist information7 min
- Schönbornstraße for shopping8 min
- Old Crane and boat pier9 min
- Augustinian Church9 min
- Bürgerspital wine tavern11 min
- Juliusspital wine tavern13 min
- Residence, Court Garden and State Court Cellar13 min
- Röntgen Memorial16 min
- Museum im Kulturspeicher17 min
- Main railway station20 min
- Marienberg Fortress, uphillapprox. 25 min
- Käppele via the Way of the Cross, church closed until 2028approx. 30 min
- Würzburger Stein vineyardapprox. 30 min
Würzburg through the year
Festivals, wine and music.
From May to September one festival follows the next in Würzburg, and during Advent the Christmas market lights up around St. Mary's Chapel. Most festivals take place in the old town, just a few minutes from your apartment.
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May and June
Mozart Festival
Concerts in historic venues such as the Residence. In 2027 from 29 May to 27 June, advance booking from 27 January 2027.
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Late May
Africa Festival
Music, bazaar and food from Africa, among other places at the Vierröhrenbrunnen. In 2026 it took place in late May; the 2027 dates have not yet been announced.
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Late May to June
Wine Village
Franconian wine on the market square, in 2026 from 29 May to 7 June. The 2027 dates have not yet been announced.
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June
Hofschoppenfest
In the courtyard of the Bürgerspital wine tavern, in 2027 from 9 to 19 June, daily from 3 pm.
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July
Kiliani Fair
The big funfair on the Talavera by the Main, in 2027 from 2 to 18 July.
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Late August
Wine Parade
Wine stands on the market square, in 2026 from 27 August to 6 September. The 2027 dates have not yet been announced.
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September
STRAMU and city festival
The STRAMU street music festival from 10 to 12 September 2027, followed a week later by the city festival on 17 and 18 September.
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Advent
Christmas market
Around St. Mary's Chapel on the market square, in 2026 from 27 November to 23 December, in 2027 from 26 November.
Also: the Umsonst & Draußen festival from 17 to 20 June 2027 and the State Court Cellar's wine festival in the Court Garden from late June to early July. Dates according to the organisers, as of October 2026. Please check with the organiser before you travel.
Day trips
A day out in the region.
Würzburg is a good base for wine villages on the Main and historic towns. You can reach every destination without a car from the main station or the bus station, both about 20 minutes on foot or a few minutes by tram from your apartment.
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8 min by train
Veitshöchheim
Summer residence of the prince-bishops until 1802. The Rococo garden is free to enter; the palace is closed from November to March. In season a boat also runs from the Old Crane, about 40 minutes.
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approx. 20 min by bus
Randersacker
Wine village on the Main south of the city, with a garden pavilion by Balthasar Neumann from around 1750. Bus 552 from the bus station.
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approx. 35 min by bus
Volkach on the Main loop
Small town with a town hall from 1544. Just outside stands the pilgrimage church Maria im Weingarten with a Madonna by Tilman Riemenschneider. Bus 305 from the bus station.
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approx. 70 min by train
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Medieval old town with a walkable city wall, ideal for a day trip. By regional train with one change in Steinach.
Travel times according to the timetable, sample from October 2026. Current connections at bahn.de.
Food and drink
The evening ends around the corner.
After your stroll through town you don't have far to go. Three venues run by the Ehehalt family are right by the CHASE House: Franconian cuisine, steaks and cocktails, no taxi and no detour.
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1 min walk
Backöfele
Franconian cuisine in historic dining rooms and the courtyard, right next to the apartments. With wines and beers from Franconia.
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In the CHASE House
CHASE Steakhouse
Rib eye, fillet, rump steak and burgers, plus changing vegetarian dishes on the daily menu.
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In the CHASE House
CHASE Bar
American cocktail bar with classics and its own creations. Your nightcap after exploring the city is waiting in the same building.
To CHASE Bar
Good to know
Arriving and getting around.
You don't need a car in Würzburg. The old town is compact, and the tram stops two minutes from Bockgasse.
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From the station to Bockgasse
It is about 20 minutes on foot. The tram is quicker: take line 4 or 5 from Hauptbahnhof West to the Rathaus stop, a ride of about six minutes. From there it is a two-minute walk.
Lines 1 to 3 are currently not running, even if other websites still list them.
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Tourist information and Welcome Card
The tourist information office is in the Falkenhaus on the market square, seven minutes away. The old town tours also start there.
The Würzburg Welcome Card costs €5 for three days and gives discounts at the Residence, museums, guided tours and boats; with bus and tram included it costs €9.90.
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Currently closed or restricted
Käppele: church closed until probably the end of 2028. Marienberg Fortress: inner castle only on a guided tour, Prince's Garden closed. Museum am Dom: closed until 2028. Mainfranken Theater: main house under renovation until 2030, performances in the small house.
As of October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers.
How far is it from CHASE Apartments to the Old Main Bridge?
About four minutes on foot. From the CHASE House at Bockgasse 3 you walk past the Grafeneckart town hall straight onto the bridge.
Can I walk to the Residence?
Yes, in about 13 minutes. The route leads along Domstraße past the cathedral and via Hofstraße to Residenzplatz. You can visit all rooms of the Residence without a guide, and a tour of up to 45 minutes is included in the admission.
How do I get from the main station to the apartments?
On foot in about 20 minutes, or by tram: line 4 or 5 from Hauptbahnhof West to the Rathaus stop, a ride of about six minutes. From there it is two more minutes to Bockgasse 3.
Is Marienberg Fortress open?
Yes, with restrictions. Due to renovation, the inner castle is closed to individual visitors and can only be seen on a guided tour. The Echter courtyard, the viewpoints and the Museum für Franken are open; the Prince's Garden is currently closed. As of October 2026.
What is a Brückenschoppen?
A glass of Franconian wine enjoyed on the Old Main Bridge, ideally in the evening with a view of the river and the fortress. It is served right at the end of the bridge, for example at the Alte Mainmühle.
Do I need a car in Würzburg?
Not for the city. You can reach all the sights on this page on foot, and day trip destinations such as Veitshöchheim, Randersacker, Volkach or Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train and bus.