Main Trail
Germany Bike Tours
Bike along the Main River
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length5–9 days
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Prices from€414 Rates
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Overview
This self-guided bike tour in Germany follows the Main River on a beautiful signposted path through the ever-changing countryside of the Franconian and Hessen regions, passing many historic towns and villages
The adventure begins in Nuremberg (Nürnberg), the “tiny town of cloth and wood”, renowned for its Gothic architecture, old gabled houses and medieval flair. Large town walls complete with 80 towers encircle the historic town, whose locals take great pride in their famous sausages!
The route will continue along the Rhine-Main-Danube canal through idyllic vineyards and various small villages with traditional half-timbered houses.
Your tour will end in Würzburg, Germany’s Baroque city, and the start of the famous Romantic Road bike tour.
Highlights
- Bamberg-World Heritage Site
- Volkach
- Maarktbreit
- Kitzingen-Franconian's wine trading center
- Kaiserburg (Emperors Castle)
- Ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo In Würzburg
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Itinerary
Tour is also available as 9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg or 6 days / 5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg.
5 days/4 nights from Bamberg to Würzburg
Day 1: Bamberg
Day 2: Bamberg - Haßfurt, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 3: Haßfurt - Volkach, 33 mi. (54 km)
Day 4: Vokach - Würzburg, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 5: DepartureDay 1: Bamberg
Individual arrival in Bamberg. The historical town center has been UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.Day 2: Bamberg - Haßfurt, 23 mi. (37 km)
Today’s tour is short, so you can spend the morning sightseeing in Bamberg. The former fishing quarter, also known as Little Venice, and the picturesque Bridge Town Hall are two of the most interesting sights of the city. On today’s bike tour, you leave the “Franconian Beer Region” and cross to the “Weinfränkische”, the Wine Region. Beside the shores of the Main, you bike to the quiet town of Haßfurt, where you spend the night. The Town’s Church has interesting figurines by Tilman Riemenschneider.Day 3: Haßfurt - Volkach, 33 mi. (54 km)
Your first stop today is Schweinfurt. You continue your journey to a natural highlight: the Volkach Main Loop. The famous wine town Volkach is located at the “tip” of the river loop and a great example of the typical Franconian joie de vivre. It is also the center of the wine-, fruit-and asparagus region. The rectangular market square with its typical Franconian Renaissance Town Hall and the stepped gable is well worth a visit. You spend the night in Volkach.Day 4: Volkach - Würzburg, 40 mi. (65 km)
Today you get to explore the heart of Franconian Wine Country. In the morning you make your way to the lively town of Kitzingen. Until the beginning of the century, Kitzingen’s main source of income was wine-growing and wine trade. Kitzingen is still home to Germany’s oldest wine cellar. Another highlight of today’s tour is the historical town of Marktbreit. Its pretty alleys and impressive townhouses make Marktbreit one of the most beautiful little cities of the region. Afterward, you reach Würzburg. Enjoy the sights of Würzburgon a city tour(included). The view over the town from Marienberg Fortress or Steinburg, the impressive pilgrimage church “Käppele”, the Residenz with its beautiful park, the Old Main Bridge –these are just some of the attractions that make Würzburg unforgettable. Make sure that you don’t miss the old fishing quarter with its many narrow alleys and pretty houses.Day 5: Individual departure
9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Day 1: Bamberg
Day 2: Bamberg – Haßfurt, 37 km
Day 3: Haßfurt – Volkach, 54 km
Day 4: Volkach – Würzburg, 65 km
Day 5: Würzburg – Lohr/Sendelbach, 54 km
Day 6: Lohr/Sendelbach – Wertheim, 41 km
Day 7: Wertheim – Miltenberg, 35 km
Day 8: Miltenberg – Aschaffenburg, 41 km
Day 9: Individual departure6 days/5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Day 1: Arrive in Würzburg
Day 2: Würzburg - Lohr am Main/Sendelbach, 54 km
Day 3: Lohr am Main/Sendelbach - Wertheim, 41 km
Day 4: Wertheim - Miltenberg, 35 km
Day 5: Miltenberg - Aschaffenburg, 41 km
Day 6: Departure*All distances are approximate
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Accommodation
Comfort Category: Comfortable middle class 3-and 4-star hotels
Standard Category: Quality inns and 3-star hotels -
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations according to booked category and length of tour
- Breakfasts (mostly buffets)
- 7, 21, or 24-speed touring bicycle
- Luggage transfer
- Route descriptions & maps
- GPS data available on request
- City tour in Würzburg (only for Category A)
- Service hotline
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Lunches, dinners
- Possible visitor’s tax, payable onsite
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
2020
For all tours, daily departures are possible from April 20 to October 5, 2020
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
5 Day Tour - Bamberg to Würzburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 741 £ 357 $ 662 € 414 Ft 170634 kr 62033 ₪ 1685 ¥ 69075 Mex$ 9267 NZ$ 804 kr 4922 zł 1788 S$ 617 kr 4615 CHF 395 $ 476
Single room: $ 956 £ 461 $ 854 € 534 Ft 220093 kr 80014 ₪ 2173 ¥ 89097 Mex$ 11953 NZ$ 1037 kr 6349 zł 2306 S$ 796 kr 5953 CHF 510 $ 613
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 849 £ 409 $ 758 € 474 Ft 195364 kr 71023 ₪ 1929 ¥ 79086 Mex$ 10610 NZ$ 920 kr 5635 zł 2047 S$ 706 kr 5284 CHF 452 $ 545
Single room: $ 1063 £ 512 $ 950 € 594 Ft 244823 kr 89004 ₪ 2417 ¥ 99108 Mex$ 13296 NZ$ 1153 kr 7062 zł 2565 S$ 885 kr 6622 CHF 567 $ 682
May 22 to August 25: $ 920 £ 443 $ 822 € 514 Ft 211850 kr 77017 ₪ 2092 ¥ 85760 Mex$ 11505 NZ$ 998 kr 6111 zł 2219 S$ 766 kr 5730 CHF 491 $ 590
Single room: $ 1135 £ 547 $ 1,014 € 634 Ft 261309 kr 94997 ₪ 2580 ¥ 105782 Mex$ 14192 NZ$ 1231 kr 7538 zł 2737 S$ 945 kr 7068 CHF 605 $ 728
E bike rental: $ 134 £ 65 $ 120 € 75 Ft 30912 kr 11238 ₪ 305 ¥ 12514 Mex$ 1679 NZ$ 146 kr 892 zł 324 S$ 112 kr 836 CHF 72 $ 86
Half board: $ 215 £ 104 $ 192 € 120 Ft 49459 kr 17981 ₪ 488 ¥ 20022 Mex$ 2686 NZ$ 233 kr 1427 zł 518 S$ 179 kr 1338 CHF 115 $ 138
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 705 £ 340 $ 630 € 394 Ft 162391 kr 59036 ₪ 1603 ¥ 65738 Mex$ 8819 NZ$ 765 kr 4684 zł 1701 S$ 587 kr 4392 CHF 376 $ 453
Single room: $ 884 £ 426 $ 790 € 494 Ft 203607 kr 74020 ₪ 2010 ¥ 82423 Mex$ 11058 NZ$ 959 kr 5873 zł 2133 S$ 736 kr 5507 CHF 472 $ 568
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 795 £ 383 $ 710 € 444 Ft 182999 kr 66528 ₪ 1807 ¥ 74081 Mex$ 9939 NZ$ 862 kr 5279 zł 1917 S$ 662 kr 4950 CHF 424 $ 510
Single room: $ 974 £ 469 $ 870 € 544 Ft 224215 kr 81512 ₪ 2214 ¥ 90766 Mex$ 12177 NZ$ 1056 kr 6468 zł 2349 S$ 811 kr 6064 CHF 519 $ 625
May 22 to August 25: $ 831 £ 400 $ 742 € 464 Ft 191242 kr 69525 ₪ 1888 ¥ 77418 Mex$ 10386 NZ$ 901 kr 5516 zł 2003 S$ 692 kr 5173 CHF 443 $ 533
Single room: $ 1010 £ 487 $ 902 € 564 Ft 232458 kr 84509 ₪ 2295 ¥ 94103 Mex$ 12625 NZ$ 1095 kr 6705 zł 2435 S$ 841 kr 6287 CHF 538 $ 648
E bike rental: $ 134 £ 65 $ 120 € 75 Ft 30912 kr 11238 ₪ 305 ¥ 12514 Mex$ 1679 NZ$ 146 kr 892 zł 324 S$ 112 kr 836 CHF 72 $ 86
Half board: $ 197 £ 95 $ 176 € 110 Ft 45338 kr 16482 ₪ 448 ¥ 18353 Mex$ 2462 NZ$ 214 kr 1308 zł 475 S$ 164 kr 1226 CHF 105 $ 126
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 884 £ 426 $ 790 € 494 Ft 203607 kr 74020 ₪ 2010 ¥ 82423 Mex$ 11058 NZ$ 959 kr 5873 zł 2133 S$ 736 kr 5507 CHF 472 $ 568
Single room: $ 1135 £ 547 $ 1,014 € 634 Ft 261309 kr 94997 ₪ 2580 ¥ 105782 Mex$ 14192 NZ$ 1231 kr 7538 zł 2737 S$ 945 kr 7068 CHF 605 $ 728
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 992 £ 478 $ 886 € 554 Ft 228336 kr 83010 ₪ 2254 ¥ 92434 Mex$ 12401 NZ$ 1076 kr 6586 zł 2392 S$ 826 kr 6176 CHF 529 $ 636
Single room: $ 1242 £ 599 $ 1,110 € 694 Ft 286039 kr 103988 ₪ 2824 ¥ 115793 Mex$ 15535 NZ$ 1348 kr 8251 zł 2996 S$ 1034 kr 7737 CHF 662 $ 797
May 22 to August 25: $ 1063 £ 512 $ 950 € 594 Ft 244823 kr 89004 ₪ 2417 ¥ 99108 Mex$ 13296 NZ$ 1153 kr 7062 zł 2565 S$ 885 kr 6622 CHF 567 $ 682
Single room: $ 1314 £ 633 $ 1,174 € 734 Ft 302525 kr 109981 ₪ 2987 ¥ 122467 Mex$ 16430 NZ$ 1425 kr 8726 zł 3169 S$ 1094 kr 8183 CHF 701 $ 843
E bike rental: $ 188 £ 91 $ 168 € 105 Ft 43277 kr 15733 ₪ 427 ¥ 17519 Mex$ 2350 NZ$ 204 kr 1248 zł 453 S$ 156 kr 1171 CHF 100 $ 121
Half board (dinners included): $ 269 £ 129 $ 240 € 150 Ft 61824 kr 22476 ₪ 610 ¥ 25027 Mex$ 3358 NZ$ 291 kr 1783 zł 648 S$ 224 kr 1672 CHF 143 $ 172
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 849 £ 409 $ 758 € 474 Ft 195364 kr 71023 ₪ 1929 ¥ 79086 Mex$ 10610 NZ$ 920 kr 5635 zł 2047 S$ 706 kr 5284 CHF 452 $ 545
Single room: $ 1081 £ 521 $ 966 € 604 Ft 248944 kr 90502 ₪ 2458 ¥ 100777 Mex$ 13520 NZ$ 1173 kr 7181 zł 2608 S$ 900 kr 6733 CHF 577 $ 694
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 920 £ 443 $ 822 € 514 Ft 211850 kr 77017 ₪ 2092 ¥ 85760 Mex$ 11505 NZ$ 998 kr 6111 zł 2219 S$ 766 kr 5730 CHF 491 $ 590
Single room: $ 1153 £ 556 $ 1,030 € 644 Ft 265431 kr 96496 ₪ 2621 ¥ 107451 Mex$ 14415 NZ$ 1251 kr 7656 zł 2781 S$ 960 kr 7179 CHF 615 $ 740
July 15 to August 15: $ 974 £ 469 $ 870 € 544 Ft 224215 kr 81512 ₪ 2214 ¥ 90766 Mex$ 12177 NZ$ 1056 kr 6468 zł 2349 S$ 811 kr 6064 CHF 519 $ 625
Single room: $ 1207 £ 581 $ 1,078 € 674 Ft 277796 kr 100991 ₪ 2743 ¥ 112456 Mex$ 15087 NZ$ 1309 kr 8013 zł 2910 S$ 1004 kr 7514 CHF 643 $ 774
E bike rental: $ 188 £ 91 $ 168 € 105 Ft 43277 kr 15733 ₪ 427 ¥ 17519 Mex$ 2350 NZ$ 204 kr 1248 zł 453 S$ 156 kr 1171 CHF 100 $ 121
Half board (dinners included): $ 215 £ 104 $ 192 € 120 Ft 49459 kr 17981 ₪ 488 ¥ 20022 Mex$ 2686 NZ$ 233 kr 1427 zł 518 S$ 179 kr 1338 CHF 115 $ 138
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1153 £ 556 $ 1,030 € 644 Ft 265431 kr 96496 ₪ 2621 ¥ 107451 Mex$ 14415 NZ$ 1251 kr 7656 zł 2781 S$ 960 kr 7179 CHF 615 $ 740
Single room: $ 1556 £ 750 $ 1,390 € 869 Ft 358167 kr 130210 ₪ 3536 ¥ 144991 Mex$ 19452 NZ$ 1687 kr 10331 zł 3752 S$ 1295 kr 9688 CHF 830 $ 998
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1377 £ 663 $ 1,230 € 769 Ft 316951 kr 115226 ₪ 3129 ¥ 128307 Mex$ 17213 NZ$ 1493 kr 9143 zł 3320 S$ 1146 kr 8573 CHF 734 $ 883
Single room: $ 1690 £ 814 $ 1,510 € 944 Ft 389079 kr 141447 ₪ 3842 ¥ 157505 Mex$ 21131 NZ$ 1833 kr 11223 zł 4076 S$ 1407 kr 10524 CHF 901 $ 1,084
May 22 to August 25: $ 1466 £ 707 $ 1,310 € 819 Ft 337559 kr 122718 ₪ 3333 ¥ 136649 Mex$ 18333 NZ$ 1590 kr 9737 zł 3536 S$ 1221 kr 9130 CHF 782 $ 941
Single room: $ 1869 £ 901 $ 1,670 € 1044 Ft 430295 kr 156431 ₪ 4248 ¥ 174190 Mex$ 23369 NZ$ 2027 kr 12412 zł 4508 S$ 1556 kr 11638 CHF 997 $ 1,199
E bike rental: $ 188 £ 91 $ 168 € 105 Ft 43277 kr 15733 ₪ 427 ¥ 17519 Mex$ 2350 NZ$ 204 kr 1248 zł 453 S$ 156 kr 1171 CHF 100 $ 121
Half board (dinners included): $ 412 £ 198 $ 368 € 230 Ft 94797 kr 34463 ₪ 936 ¥ 38375 Mex$ 5148 NZ$ 447 kr 2734 zł 993 S$ 343 kr 2564 CHF 220 $ 264
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1063 £ 512 $ 950 € 594 Ft 244823 kr 89004 ₪ 2417 ¥ 99108 Mex$ 13296 NZ$ 1153 kr 7062 zł 2565 S$ 885 kr 6622 CHF 567 $ 682
Single room: $ 1386 £ 668 $ 1,238 € 774 Ft 319012 kr 115975 ₪ 3150 ¥ 129141 Mex$ 17325 NZ$ 1503 kr 9202 zł 3342 S$ 1154 kr 8628 CHF 739 $ 889
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1260 £ 607 $ 1,126 € 704 Ft 290160 kr 105486 ₪ 2865 ¥ 117461 Mex$ 15758 NZ$ 1367 kr 8370 zł 3040 S$ 1049 kr 7848 CHF 672 $ 809
Single room: $ 1582 £ 763 $ 1,414 € 884 Ft 364349 kr 132457 ₪ 3597 ¥ 147494 Mex$ 19788 NZ$ 1717 kr 10510 zł 3817 S$ 1317 kr 9855 CHF 844 $ 1,016
May 22 to August 25: $ 1314 £ 633 $ 1,174 € 734 Ft 302525 kr 109981 ₪ 2987 ¥ 122467 Mex$ 16430 NZ$ 1425 kr 8726 zł 3169 S$ 1094 kr 8183 CHF 701 $ 843
Single room: $ 1636 £ 789 $ 1,462 € 914 Ft 376714 kr 136952 ₪ 3719 ¥ 152500 Mex$ 20459 NZ$ 1775 kr 10866 zł 3946 S$ 1362 kr 10189 CHF 872 $ 1,050
E bike rental: $ 188 £ 91 $ 168 € 105 Ft 43277 kr 15733 ₪ 427 ¥ 17519 Mex$ 2350 NZ$ 204 kr 1248 zł 453 S$ 156 kr 1171 CHF 100 $ 121
Half board (dinners included): $ 358 £ 173 $ 320 € 200 Ft 82432 kr 29968 ₪ 814 ¥ 33370 Mex$ 4477 NZ$ 388 kr 2378 zł 864 S$ 298 kr 2230 CHF 191 $ 230
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 54 £ 26 $ 48 € 30 Ft 12365 kr 4495 ₪ 122 ¥ 5005 Mex$ 672 NZ$ 58 kr 357 zł 130 S$ 45 kr 334 CHF 29 $ 34
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 109 £ 53 $ 98 € 61 Ft 25142 kr 9140 ₪ 248 ¥ 10178 Mex$ 1365 NZ$ 118 kr 725 zł 263 S$ 91 kr 680 CHF 58 $ 70
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 138 £ 66 $ 123 € 77 Ft 31736 kr 11538 ₪ 313 ¥ 12847 Mex$ 1724 NZ$ 150 kr 915 zł 332 S$ 115 kr 858 CHF 74 $ 88
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 98 £ 47 $ 88 € 55 Ft 22669 kr 8241 ₪ 224 ¥ 9177 Mex$ 1231 NZ$ 107 kr 654 zł 237 S$ 82 kr 613 CHF 53 $ 63
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 115 £ 55 $ 102 € 64 Ft 26378 kr 9590 ₪ 260 ¥ 10678 Mex$ 1433 NZ$ 124 kr 761 zł 276 S$ 95 kr 713 CHF 61 $ 74 Single room: $ 166 £ 80 $ 149 € 93 Ft 38331 kr 13935 ₪ 378 ¥ 15517 Mex$ 2082 NZ$ 181 kr 1106 zł 402 S$ 139 kr 1037 CHF 89 $ 107
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 132 £ 64 $ 118 € 74 Ft 30500 kr 11088 ₪ 301 ¥ 12347 Mex$ 1656 NZ$ 144 kr 880 zł 320 S$ 110 kr 825 CHF 71 $ 85 Single room: $ 188 £ 91 $ 168 € 105 Ft 43277 kr 15733 ₪ 427 ¥ 17519 Mex$ 2350 NZ$ 204 kr 1248 zł 453 S$ 156 kr 1171 CHF 100 $ 121
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 107 £ 52 $ 96 € 60 Ft 24730 kr 8990 ₪ 244 ¥ 10011 Mex$ 1343 NZ$ 117 kr 713 zł 259 S$ 89 kr 669 CHF 57 $ 69 Single room: $ 158 £ 76 $ 141 € 88 Ft 36270 kr 13186 ₪ 358 ¥ 14683 Mex$ 1970 NZ$ 171 kr 1046 zł 380 S$ 131 kr 981 CHF 84 $ 101
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 104 £ 50 $ 93 € 58 Ft 23905 kr 8691 ₪ 236 ¥ 9677 Mex$ 1298 NZ$ 113 kr 690 zł 250 S$ 86 kr 647 CHF 55 $ 67 Single room: $ 141 £ 68 $ 126 € 79 Ft 32561 kr 11837 ₪ 321 ¥ 13181 Mex$ 1768 NZ$ 153 kr 939 zł 341 S$ 118 kr 881 CHF 75 $ 91
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 129 £ 62 $ 115 € 72 Ft 29675 kr 10788 ₪ 293 ¥ 12013 Mex$ 1612 NZ$ 140 kr 856 zł 311 S$ 107 kr 803 CHF 69 $ 83 Single room: $ 184 £ 89 $ 165 € 103 Ft 42452 kr 15433 ₪ 419 ¥ 17185 Mex$ 2306 NZ$ 200 kr 1225 zł 445 S$ 154 kr 1148 CHF 98 $ 118
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 107 £ 52 $ 96 € 60 Ft 24730 kr 8990 ₪ 244 ¥ 10011 Mex$ 1343 NZ$ 117 kr 713 zł 259 S$ 89 kr 669 CHF 57 $ 69 Single room: $ 143 £ 69 $ 128 € 80 Ft 32973 kr 11987 ₪ 326 ¥ 13348 Mex$ 1791 NZ$ 155 kr 951 zł 345 S$ 119 kr 892 CHF 76 $ 92
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy self-guided hotel tour with daily distances of between 14 to 40 miles with most distances being variable. The tour runs at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for sightseeing. The river Main cycle route is excellently signed and runs mainly on cycle paths or quiet paths free of traffic or country roads with little traffic to the river, without any significant ascents.
Airport Info
Fly to Frankfurt
Local Travel
Train from Frankfurt 2½ hr.
Climate
Average high/low temperature in °F for Würzburg is approximately: April, 56°/39°; May, 65°/47° ; June, 70°/53°; July, 74°/56°; August, °75/56°; and Setpember, 67°/50°. A good website to research average high/low temperatures and other important weather-related facts is weatherbase.com
Recommended
Komoot navigation is available for your mobile phone. This is a perfect supplement to your travel documents. Maps are available at any time even without internet connection. Tour highlights are included.
Remarks
Tour is also available as 5 days/4 nights from Bamberg to Würzburg, 9 days / 8 nights from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg, or 6 days/5 nights from Würzburg to Aschaffenburg.
Important to know
Documents:
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights in Würzburg, Aschaffenburg, and Bamberg available by request.
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