Planning a Trip

Getting There

By Train -- The Würzburg Hauptbahnhof lies on several major and regional rail lines, with frequent connections to all major German cities. From Frankfurt, 30 trains arrive per day (trip time: 1 1/2 hr.); from Munich, 20 trains (2 1/2 hr.); from Nürnberg, 30 trains (1 hr., 10 min.); and several trains from Berlin (5 hr., 50 min.). For rail information and schedules, call tel. 01805/996633.

By Car -- Access is via the A7 Autobahn from north and south or the A3 Autobahn from east and west. The A81 Autobahn has links from the southwest.

Visitor Information

Contact the Tourist Information Office, in the Falcon House, Am Marktplatz 9 (tel. 0931/372398). It's open April to December Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm; January to March, hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Special Events

For Mozart lovers, the highlight of the cultural year is the annual Mozart Festival, staged in June. Fans of Wolfgang Amadeus from around the world, especially Americans and Europeans, flock to this festival. The venue for most of the Mozart concerts is the glorious baroque palace, the Residenz . For information, contact the tourist office . Many visitors book tours that feature the Mozart festival; the best are conducted by Allegro Holidays (tel. 800/838-6860; www.allegroholidays.com).

Getting Around

The quickest and most efficient means for covering the central core of Würzburg is by tram (streetcar). A single fare is 1.50€ ($2.40), or else you can purchase a ticket, good for 24 hours at any station, for 4.10€ ($6.60). The same fare applies to buses, which also serve the city. For information about routes and schedules, call tel. 0931/361352.