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Hiring a campervan in Würzburg starts your trip in the wine capital of Franconia, deep in a Main valley lined with vineyards. The Residence of the prince-bishops, a World Heritage Site, the Marienberg Fortress and the old bridge lined with statues of saints form a Baroque setting at the northern end of the Romantic Road. From the city, you can follow the Main from one wine village to the next, head down the Tauber valley or disappear into the forests of the Spessart. Our partner company, Anywhere Campers, offers its campervans and motorhomes from Würzburg itself.
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Road trips from Würzburg
1 The wine villages of the Main
- Würzburg
- Randersacker
- Sommerhausen
- Ochsenfurt
- Marktbreit
- Kitzingen
- Iphofen
- Volkach
- Würzburg
Heading up the Main to the east, Randersacker and Sommerhausen open the wine route, followed by the ramparts of Ochsenfurt, Marktbreit and Kitzingen. Iphofen, at the foot of the Steigerwald, has kept its fortified gates; at Volkach, the river draws its great loop below the pilgrimage church of Maria im Weingarten. Everywhere you can taste Silvaner served in the Bocksbeutel, the round, flat bottle of Franconia. Village lanes are narrow: a campervan slips through easily.
- Distance
- about 120 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or converted van
2 The Tauber valley to Rothenburg
- Würzburg
- Tauberbischofsheim
- Bad Mergentheim
- Weikersheim
- Creglingen
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Würzburg
To the south, the Romantic Road leaves Würzburg for the Tauber valley: Tauberbischofsheim and its half-timbered houses, Bad Mergentheim, former seat of the Teutonic Order, then the Renaissance castle of Weikersheim and its formal gardens. In Creglingen, the Herrgottskirche houses the altarpiece of the Virgin carved by Tilman Riemenschneider, Würzburg's emblematic artist. Rothenburg ob der Tauber closes the valley before the return via the A7.
- Distance
- about 180 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 The Spessart and the Main to Wertheim
- Würzburg
- Karlstadt
- Gemünden am Main
- Lohr am Main
- Mespelbrunn
- Miltenberg
- Wertheim
- Würzburg
To the west, the Main winds past Karlstadt and Gemünden to Lohr, a small town that claims the Brothers Grimm's Snow White as its own. The road then crosses the oak and beech forests of the Spessart to Mespelbrunn Castle, set on its pond at the bottom of a small valley. You meet the river again at Miltenberg and its half-timbered market square, then at Wertheim, where the Tauber flows in, another departure city of our partners, where you can end a one-way trip.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Würzburg?
Best time
Late spring and early autumn
May to June, September
highs 19 to 24 °C, lows 9 to 13 °C
The best time to leave from Würzburg: long, mild days, winegrowers' terraces open and roads along the Main still flowing freely. In September, the grape harvest begins on the slopes and wine taverns serve Federweißer, the barely fermented new wine, with onion tart.
High season
The Franconian summer
July to August
highs 25 °C, lows 14 to 15 °C
July and August are the warmest months, and July the wettest of the year, often as late-afternoon thunderstorms. Wine festivals follow one another in the villages, and the Bavarian school holidays, which start in August, fill campsites and motorhome areas: book early, especially around Rothenburg.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 11 to 15 °C, lows 1 to 7 °C
Cool in-between seasons, with nights close to freezing in March. April brings blossom to the orchards on the valley slopes; in October, the Main vineyards turn gold and russet, the last grapes are picked and the Tauber valley returns to its calm.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 5 to 8 °C, lows -1 to 2 °C
Winter is cold, grey and short on sunshine, with frequent night frosts. During Advent, the Christmas market sets up around the Marienkapelle on the market square; a well-heated vehicle and a campsite open all year let you add those of Rothenburg or Nuremberg.
Climate in Würzburg, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 °C | -1 °C | 67 mm | 3 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | -0 °C | 62 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 11 °C | 1 °C | 54 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 15 °C | 4 °C | 47 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 19 °C | 9 °C | 67 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 13 °C | 61 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 25 °C | 14 °C | 75 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 25 °C | 15 °C | 63 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 21 °C | 11 °C | 57 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 7 °C | 60 mm | 6 h/day |
| Nov | 8 °C | 2 °C | 55 mm | 4 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | 0 °C | 66 mm | 3 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
The Baroque centre without the motorhome
Würzburg's centre lies between the Main and the Residence, with cobbled streets, pedestrian areas and a steep climb to the Marienberg Fortress. Leave the motorhome in a motorhome area or an outlying car park, then reach the old bridge and the cathedral by tram or on foot along the riverbanks.
Three motorways around the city
The A3 between Frankfurt and Nuremberg runs along the south of Würzburg, the A7 between Kassel and Ulm passes to the east, and the A81 heads off towards Heilbronn and Stuttgart. The A3, heavy with lorries, has frequent jams at its interchanges, and holiday departures clog the A7 towards the Alps: drive early in the morning or on weekdays.
Mozart, Kiliani and the Africa Festival
In early summer, the Mozartfest holds several of its concerts in the halls of the Residence, and the Africa Festival draws crowds to the meadows along the Main. In July, the Kiliani, the city's big folk festival, takes over. These weeks fill the nearby campsites: book if your departure coincides with them.
No wild camping
In Bavaria, wild camping is banned; one night's rest in a public car park is generally tolerated, with no table or awning outside and unless a sign says otherwise. Much of the Tauber valley lies in neighbouring Baden-Württemberg, which has its own local rules: check those in force before stopping.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Würzburg
Where can I pick up a campervan in Würzburg?
Our partner company on site is Anywhere Campers, which has a depot in Würzburg. The exact meeting address is in your booking confirmation: check it before planning your arrival and let the company know your time. To widen the choice of vehicles, also run a search from Wertheim, about forty kilometres away.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Würzburg?
The price varies with the season, the length of hire, the type of vehicle and the options chosen: a campervan for two and a family over-cab motorhome are not hired at the same rate, and summer remains the most popular period. Run a search with your dates to see the available offers, mandatory fees included, and book directly.
Can I do a one-way trip from Würzburg?
Yes, our partners also depart from Wertheim, Ansbach, Fürth, Fulda, Heilbronn and Nuremberg, all less than 100 km away as the crow flies. You can end the trip in Wertheim after the Spessart, or in Ansbach after the Tauber valley. Any one-way fees are included in the price shown as soon as you choose a different return city.
How do I get to Würzburg by plane or train?
Würzburg has no airport: the closest are Frankfurt and Nuremberg, a little over a hundred kilometres away. The central station is a hub of the high-speed network, with ICE trains to Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich and Hamburg; from Frankfurt Airport, trains, often direct, reach the city in under two hours.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Würzburg
What licence do I need to hire a campervan in Würzburg?
A category B licence is enough for most campervans, converted vans and motorhomes, as long as their maximum authorised weight does not exceed 3.5 tonnes. With a licence issued outside the European Union, bring an international driving permit or a translation recognised in Germany. The company also states the minimum age and years of driving required in the offer conditions.
Do I have to pay to use German motorways?
No: the German toll applies to goods lorries, not to motorhomes hired by travellers, which drive freely on the A3 or the A7. There is no motorway vignette either, unlike Austria or Switzerland if you continue towards the Alps. Some cities do require an environmental sticker, though: check the zones in force along your route.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome around Würzburg?
Campsites line the banks of the Main, both upstream and downstream of the city, and many wine villages have set up motorhome areas near their ramparts. Some wine estates also welcome travellers for a night, often around a tasting. In summer and during the city's big events, book your pitch.
Do I need winter tyres in Germany?
German law requires winter tyres, marked with the snow-capped mountain symbol, whenever the road is covered with snow, ice or frost. Around Würzburg, these conditions occur mainly from December to February, more often on the heights of the Spessart and the Rhön than in the valley. Ask the company what equipment is provided for a winter departure.
What should I see in Würzburg before hitting the road?
The Residence, with its grand staircase beneath Tiepolo's fresco, deserves half a day. Then cross the old bridge, glass of wine in hand like the locals, to climb up to the Marienberg Fortress and its garden, where the view takes in the city and the Stein vineyard. St Kilian's Cathedral and the Marienkapelle complete the visit.
Can I reach the Rhön or Bamberg from Würzburg?
Yes, they are two fine extensions to the north and east. The Rhön, an upland massif listed as a biosphere reserve, is reached via Bad Kissingen, a spa town on the World Heritage list. Via the A70 and the Main valley, Schweinfurt and then Bamberg, with its episcopal old town and breweries, are about an hour's drive away.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Würzburg
Würzburg packs into a few kilometres the most refined side of Franconia: a first-rate Baroque palace, a fortress above the vines and a wine tavern on every corner. The Main is the common thread, towards the wine villages to the east, the Tauber and its fortified towns to the south or the deep forests of the Spessart to the west, with short stages that leave time to stroll and taste.
Anywhere Campers offers its vehicles here, and several other departure cities of our partners, from Wertheim to Nuremberg, are less than 100 km away: enough to plan a one-way trip across Franconia. From May to September, the climate is best suited to the road; the rest of the year, the autumn harvest and the Advent markets offer other reasons to come.