Destination Lower Franconia

Destination Lower Franconia

Key Facts

• Lower Franconia covers an area of approximately 8,500 km² and has about 1.31 million inhabitants
• Lower Franconia is located in the northwest of Bavaria and borders both Baden-Württemberg as well as Hesse and Thuringia
• Würzburg, Aschaffenburg, Schweinfurt, and Bad Kissingen are the largest cities in Lower Franconia
• The term 'Lower Franconia' refers to the course of the Main River, on whose lower reaches the region lies. In contrast, Upper Franconia is located upstream of the Main.

Sights and Popular Destinations

• The Regent's Building with the decorative courtyard in Bad Kissingen, which is considered the most magnificent building of the Kissinger spa facilities
• The KissSalis Therme, where you can let yourself drift in 1,000 m² of water surface, relax in the sauna park, engage in sports in the fitness arena, and indulge in the wellness pavilion. More information can be found here: www.kisssalis.de
• The Würzburg Residence, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Baroque palace architecture
• Schloss Johannisburg, which is the landmark of the city of Aschaffenburg and is among the most significant Renaissance castles in Germany
• The Main Loop, which invites excursions by ship, canoe, or raft with unique landscapes and nature experiences
• Exciting themed hiking trails in and around Volkach such as the panoramic trail and the Silvaner experience trail, dedicated to the magnificent nature and culinary delights
• The Mildenburg, which turns into an open-air theater in summer and captivates visitors with unique collections of modern art and icons as well as magnificent views of the Main valley
• The Spessart climbing forest, offering plenty of adventures and challenges on 10 different courses. Looking for adrenaline? Here's where to go to the Spessart climbing forest: www.kletterwald-spessart.de

Top Destinations in Lower Franconia

• The Würzburg Residence, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its Baroque palace architecture
• The adventure pool Nautiland with its wave pool, lazy river, waterfalls, water slides, solariums, outdoor pools, and much more
• Numerous exciting museums such as the Röntgen Memorial, the Mineralogical Museum, or the Würzburg Prosthesis Collection
• A vibrant theater scene with a diverse program at venues like tanzSpeicher würzburg or Bronnbach Künstlerkeller
• The Fortress Marienberg, from which you can enjoy a fantastic view over the city and its many towers
• The Würzburg courtyards, which hint at how impressive the city center was before its destruction.

Würzburg

Aschaffenburg

• The Schloss Johannisburg, which is the landmark of the city and is among the most significant Renaissance castles in Germany
• The Pompejanum, which is a replica of a Roman house
• Many exciting museums such as the Museum of Jewish History and Culture, the Museum Ship Orion, or the Castle Museum
• Beautiful green lungs like Schönbusch, Schöntal, and the city forest
• A 950 m² skate park with pipes, ramps, boxes, and much more
• The St. Peter and Alexander Basilica, a defining feature of the city
• The Colos-Saal, a music club where world-famous musicians from jazz, blues, and other genres regularly perform
• More than 700 shops inviting you to browse and shop

Bad Kissingen

• The fire tower from the 14th century, which is the only remaining tower of the city fortifications
• The Regent's Building with the decorative courtyard, regarded as the most magnificent building of the Kissinger spa facilities
• Diverse culture with museums like the Upper Salt Museum or studios like Atelier Catoni and Zeitgeist
• The wildlife park that protects native and endangered animals
• The 20,000 m² spa gardens with magnificent flower beds and avenues, framed by a charming colonnade building, the Wandel- und Brunnenhalle, and the Max Temple
• The rose garden with colorful and fragrant flowers
• The 1,200 m² indoor playground Sonni-Kinderwelt
• A diverse spa offering with seven natural healing springs that can be utilized through drinking cures, bathing, Kneipp therapy, or inhalation, at the KissSalis Therme, the Meditrina salt healing cavern, and much more.

Miltenberg

• The historic Schwarzviertel with its many half-timbered houses
• The magnificent half-timbered houses along the main street as well as in the marketplace
• The famous historical market square 'Schnatterloch' with its Renaissance fountain
• The Mildenburg, which becomes an open-air theater during summer and the Museum.Burg.Miltenberg with collections of contemporary art and icons that connect with the winding rooms of the castle to create an exciting overall impression
• The Franconian red wine hiking trail, which leads you through beautiful landscapes along vineyards and red wine terraces
• Numerous traditional inns, cozy cafés, and Michelin star cuisine.

Volkach

• The pilgrimage church 'Maria im Weingarten' with the Riemenschneider Madonna
• The Vogelsburg - one of the most important prehistoric fortifications in Franconia
• A well-developed network of bike paths that takes you through the picturesque surroundings of Volkach
• The Main Loop, which invites excursions by ship, canoe, or raft with unique landscape impressions and natural experiences
• The medieval town center with its marketplace, the parish church of St. Bartholomew, the Old Latin Church, or the Old Würzburg Magistrate
• The Franconian winegrowing and gastronomy tradition that you can enjoy in Heckerwirtschaften, restaurants, and cozy cafés
• Exciting themed trails like the panoramic and Silvaner experience trails dedicated to magnificent nature and culinary delights.

Bad Brückenau

• The Bavarian state spa, which represents a unique ensemble of magnificent buildings from the 19th century
• Culture at the bicycle museum with life-sized dioramas, trial and fun bikes, and museum café
• The idyllic pedestrian zone with numerous specialty shops, cafés, restaurants, and beautiful half-timbered houses
• The impressive and lovingly maintained castle park for strolling and relaxation
• The 12 circular hiking trails that lead through and around Bad Brückenau, offering beautiful distant views and varied landscapes.

Kitzingen

• The beautiful Renaissance town hall at the marketplace in the picturesque old town
• The Old Main Bridge 'Pippinsbrücke', one of the 6 Main bridges in Lower Franconia that existed in the Middle Ages
• The famous Kreuzkapelle designed by Balthasar Neumann
• A vibrant cultural program with concerts, theater, cabaret, and lectures in the cultural house Kitzingen
• Four diverse themed cycling tours that start in Kitzingen
• Many well-marked hiking trails like the Kitzingen wine hiking trail, which informs about the winegrowing in the region and its specialties
• The German Fastnacht Museum
• The aqua-sole bathing and sauna paradise with its own salt source, sauna landscape, and wellness area
• The beautiful Main promenade

Events

• Immerse yourself in a piece of city tradition at the city festival in Würzburg on September 16 and 17
• Experience Lower Franconia in the sign of wine - for example at the traditional Escherndorfer Wine Autumn on September 24, 2016 in Volkach
• Wine, wine, wine harvest festival at the Main Loop! Join us in Volkach on October 1, 2016
• Prove your fitness and endurance at the 14th Aschaffenburg City Half Marathon on October 2, 2016
• Experience the humorous Kissinger Cabaret Autumn with Martina Schwarzmann on October 8, 2016
• Visit the traditional year market in Aschaffenburg from October 22 to 25, 2016 at the castle square
• Long live jazz! Be part of the Würzburg Jazz Festival live on October 29 and 30, 2016
• Enjoy your vacation in Lower Franconia during the seasonal concert of the Bavarian Chamber Orchestra in Bad Brückenau on November 12, 2016
• Admire the sea of lights of the MILLUMINA Christmas market every Advent weekend starting November 25, 2016
• Music on! Join the chamber concert at the city theater of Aschaffenburg on December 8 and let 2016 end musically
• An insider tip for families and gourmets: The Kitzingen promenade wine festival with a varied music program, idyllic views, and the 6th dragon boat race will take place from June 23 to 26, 2017 in Kitzingen.
• Attend the largest wine festival in Franconia! The 69th Franconian Wine Festival from August 11 to 14, 2017 will feature over 120 Franconian wines from the vineyard sites around the Volkach Main Loop, a city council fireworks display, sparklers magic, a colorful music mix, and much more.

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