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Sight Altstadt, Würzburg

Alte Mainbrücke

A sight in Altstadt, Würzburg, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Blue hour.

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Alte Mainbrücke in Altstadt, Würzburg
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Why go

Stone bridge over the Main lined with baroque saints, facing Marienberg Fortress across the river.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Würzburg, alongside 3 sights, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Alte Mainmühle and Würzburger Weihnachtsmarkt. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Altstadt
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Blue hour

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Würzburg, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Alte Mainmühle

    Restaurant in an old mill at the foot of the bridge; its window sells the glasses for the bridge-side wine.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Würzburger Weihnachtsmarkt

    Stalls fill the Marktplatz around the Gothic Marienkapelle, with a tall tree and a nativity scene.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Würzburg Cathedral

    St. Kilian's Cathedral, a Romanesque church rebuilt after 1945, at the end of the Domstrasse.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Festung Marienberg

    Hilltop fortress above the vineyards on the west bank, with walls and terraces looking over the old town.

    Outdoors · 0.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bürgerspital Weinstuben

    Wine tavern of a hospital foundation and estate dating to 1316, serving Franconian Silvaner and hearty plates.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Würzburg Residence

    UNESCO-listed prince-bishops' palace with Tiepolo's ceiling fresco over the grand staircase.

    Activity · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Alte Mainbrücke is a stop on our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Würzburg

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When to go

Average daily highs in Würzburg run from 3°C in January to 27°C in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Alte Mainbrücke itself, we suggest: Blue hour.

Modelled monthly averages for Würzburg from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Würzburg weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
49.79306, 9.92611
Destination
Würzburg, Germany

Alte Mainbrücke: quick answers

How much time do you need at Alte Mainbrücke?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Alte Mainbrücke. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Alte Mainbrücke?

Our pick: Blue hour. Insider tip: Come at blue hour, when the fortress is floodlit.

Is Alte Mainbrücke free?

Yes, we list Alte Mainbrücke as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Alte Mainbrücke?

Alte Mainbrücke appears on Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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