In Würzburg, student life meets age-old traditions. Situated in one of the biggest wine-growing regions in Germany, the multitude of wine festivals in the city and region displays its centuries-long traditions. The city’s baroque splendour and its countless historical buildings also mesmerise Würzburg’s visitors. Several higher education institutions contribute to the city’s student flair.
Würzburg is located in the so-called Main Triangle in the north of Bavaria. Here you will benefit from both an idyllic and central location in Germany. The city borders several mountain ranges, the Spessart, the Rhön and the Steigerwald. The hillside location and the comparatively mild climate favour winegrowing and the Main River flows between the green vineyards right through the city. Thus, even in the city centre, Würzburg will make you feel like you’re within nature. There is hardly any industry, instead, you’ll breathe clean air and hear little noise. Nevertheless, metropolises such as Frankfurt am Main or Nuremberg can be reached quickly by car or train.
Würzburg's eventful past is still reflected today in numerous buildings in the city centre. The Würzburg Residenz, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is certainly the most famous sight. Unlike the rest of the city, it survived the bombings of the Second World War relatively unscathed.
Compared to other cities, the housing market is fairly relaxed. In Würzburg, you can find affordable rooms in shared flats or in one of the approx. 30 student halls of residence. A special residential feature for students are the so-called "Dencklerblocks". These are blocks of flats where almost exclusively students and young families live. In summer there is always something going on in the courtyards!
128,000 residents
High-speed train connections
In close vicinity
International airport
Nuremberg airport in 90 km distance
Coast
Mediterranean Sea in 420 km distance
Mountain range
Spessart in 30 km distance
Other countries
France in 155 km distance
Attractions within 100 km
Spessart Nature Park in 39 km distance
Johannisburg Palace in Aschaffenburg in 61 km distance
Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds in Nuremberg in 95 km distance
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