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: $ 748 £ 370 $ 682 € 414 Ft 163121 kr 62162 ₪ 1587 ¥ 77915 Mex$ 8909 NZ$ 859 kr 5013 zł 1777 S$ 639 kr 4585 CHF 393 $ 495
Single room: $ 965 £ 477 $ 880 € 534 Ft 210402 kr 80180 ₪ 2047 ¥ 100499 Mex$ 11491 NZ$ 1108 kr 6466 zł 2291 S$ 825 kr 5913 CHF 508 $ 638
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 857 £ 424 $ 781 € 474 Ft 186761 kr 71171 ₪ 1817 ¥ 89207 Mex$ 10200 NZ$ 984 kr 5739 zł 2034 S$ 732 kr 5249 CHF 450 $ 567
Single room: $ 1073 £ 531 $ 978 € 594 Ft 234043 kr 89189 ₪ 2277 ¥ 111791 Mex$ 12782 NZ$ 1233 kr 7192 zł 2549 S$ 918 kr 6578 CHF 565 $ 710
May 22 to August 25: $ 929 £ 459 $ 847 € 514 Ft 202522 kr 77177 ₪ 1970 ¥ 96735 Mex$ 11061 NZ$ 1067 kr 6224 zł 2206 S$ 794 kr 5692 CHF 489 $ 614
Single room: $ 1146 £ 567 $ 1,044 € 634 Ft 249803 kr 95195 ₪ 2430 ¥ 119319 Mex$ 13643 NZ$ 1316 kr 7677 zł 2721 S$ 979 kr 7021 CHF 603 $ 758
E bike rental: $ 136 £ 67 $ 124 € 75 Ft 29551 kr 11261 ₪ 287 ¥ 14115 Mex$ 1614 NZ$ 156 kr 908 zł 322 S$ 116 kr 831 CHF 71 $ 90
Half board: $ 217 £ 107 $ 198 € 120 Ft 47281 kr 18018 ₪ 460 ¥ 22584 Mex$ 2582 NZ$ 249 kr 1453 zł 515 S$ 185 kr 1329 CHF 114 $ 143
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 712 £ 352 $ 649 € 394 Ft 155240 kr 59159 ₪ 1510 ¥ 74151 Mex$ 8478 NZ$ 818 kr 4771 zł 1691 S$ 609 kr 4363 CHF 374 $ 471
Single room: $ 893 £ 441 $ 814 € 494 Ft 194642 kr 74174 ₪ 1894 ¥ 92971 Mex$ 10630 NZ$ 1025 kr 5982 zł 2120 S$ 763 kr 5471 CHF 470 $ 591
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 802 £ 397 $ 731 € 444 Ft 174941 kr 66667 ₪ 1702 ¥ 83561 Mex$ 9554 NZ$ 922 kr 5376 zł 1905 S$ 686 kr 4917 CHF 422 $ 531
Single room: $ 983 £ 486 $ 896 € 544 Ft 214342 kr 81682 ₪ 2085 ¥ 102381 Mex$ 11706 NZ$ 1129 kr 6587 zł 2334 S$ 840 kr 6024 CHF 517 $ 650
May 22 to August 25: $ 838 £ 415 $ 764 € 464 Ft 182821 kr 69670 ₪ 1779 ¥ 87325 Mex$ 9985 NZ$ 963 kr 5618 zł 1991 S$ 717 kr 5138 CHF 441 $ 555
Single room: $ 1019 £ 504 $ 929 € 564 Ft 222222 kr 84685 ₪ 2162 ¥ 106145 Mex$ 12136 NZ$ 1171 kr 6829 zł 2420 S$ 871 kr 6246 CHF 536 $ 674
E bike rental: $ 136 £ 67 $ 124 € 75 Ft 29551 kr 11261 ₪ 287 ¥ 14115 Mex$ 1614 NZ$ 156 kr 908 zł 322 S$ 116 kr 831 CHF 71 $ 90
Half board: $ 199 £ 98 $ 181 € 110 Ft 43341 kr 16517 ₪ 422 ¥ 20702 Mex$ 2367 NZ$ 228 kr 1332 zł 472 S$ 170 kr 1218 CHF 105 $ 131
6 Day Tour - Würzburg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 893 £ 441 $ 814 € 494 Ft 194642 kr 74174 ₪ 1894 ¥ 92971 Mex$ 10630 NZ$ 1025 kr 5982 zł 2120 S$ 763 kr 5471 CHF 470 $ 591
Single room: $ 1146 £ 567 $ 1,044 € 634 Ft 249803 kr 95195 ₪ 2430 ¥ 119319 Mex$ 13643 NZ$ 1316 kr 7677 zł 2721 S$ 979 kr 7021 CHF 603 $ 758
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: : $ 1001 £ 495 $ 913 € 554 Ft 218282 kr 83183 ₪ 2124 ¥ 104263 Mex$ 11921 NZ$ 1150 kr 6708 zł 2377 S$ 856 kr 6135 CHF 527 $ 662
Single room: $ 1254 £ 620 $ 1,143 € 694 Ft 273444 kr 104204 ₪ 2660 ¥ 130611 Mex$ 14934 NZ$ 1440 kr 8403 zł 2978 S$ 1072 kr 7685 CHF 660 $ 830
May 22 to August 25: $ 1073 £ 531 $ 978 € 594 Ft 234043 kr 89189 ₪ 2277 ¥ 111791 Mex$ 12782 NZ$ 1233 kr 7192 zł 2549 S$ 918 kr 6578 CHF 565 $ 710
Single room: $ 1326 £ 656 $ 1,209 € 734 Ft 289204 kr 110210 ₪ 2814 ¥ 138139 Mex$ 15795 NZ$ 1523 kr 8888 zł 3150 S$ 1134 kr 8128 CHF 698 $ 877
E bike rental: $ 190 £ 94 $ 173 € 105 Ft 41371 kr 15766 ₪ 402 ¥ 19761 Mex$ 2259 NZ$ 218 kr 1271 zł 451 S$ 162 kr 1163 CHF 100 $ 126
Half board (dinners included): $ 271 £ 134 $ 247 € 150 Ft 59102 kr 22523 ₪ 575 ¥ 28230 Mex$ 3228 NZ$ 311 kr 1816 zł 644 S$ 232 kr 1661 CHF 143 $ 179
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 857 £ 424 $ 781 € 474 Ft 186761 kr 71171 ₪ 1817 ¥ 89207 Mex$ 10200 NZ$ 984 kr 5739 zł 2034 S$ 732 kr 5249 CHF 450 $ 567
Single room: $ 1091 £ 540 $ 995 € 604 Ft 237983 kr 90691 ₪ 2315 ¥ 113673 Mex$ 12997 NZ$ 1254 kr 7314 zł 2592 S$ 933 kr 6689 CHF 574 $ 722
May 1 to July 14 | August 16 to October 5: $ 929 £ 459 $ 847 € 514 Ft 202522 kr 77177 ₪ 1970 ¥ 96735 Mex$ 11061 NZ$ 1067 kr 6224 zł 2206 S$ 794 kr 5692 CHF 489 $ 614
Single room: $ 1164 £ 575 $ 1,061 € 644 Ft 253743 kr 96697 ₪ 2469 ¥ 121201 Mex$ 13858 NZ$ 1337 kr 7798 zł 2763 S$ 995 kr 7132 CHF 612 $ 770
July 15 to August 15: $ 983 £ 486 $ 896 € 544 Ft 214342 kr 81682 ₪ 2085 ¥ 102381 Mex$ 11706 NZ$ 1129 kr 6587 zł 2334 S$ 840 kr 6024 CHF 517 $ 650
Single room: $ 1218 £ 602 $ 1,110 € 674 Ft 265564 kr 101201 ₪ 2584 ¥ 126847 Mex$ 14504 NZ$ 1399 kr 8161 zł 2892 S$ 1041 kr 7464 CHF 641 $ 806
E bike rental: $ 190 £ 94 $ 173 € 105 Ft 41371 kr 15766 ₪ 402 ¥ 19761 Mex$ 2259 NZ$ 218 kr 1271 zł 451 S$ 162 kr 1163 CHF 100 $ 126
Half board (dinners included): $ 217 £ 107 $ 198 € 120 Ft 47281 kr 18018 ₪ 460 ¥ 22584 Mex$ 2582 NZ$ 249 kr 1453 zł 515 S$ 185 kr 1329 CHF 114 $ 143
9 Day Tour - Bamberg to Aschaffenburg
Comfort Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1164 £ 575 $ 1,061 € 644 Ft 253743 kr 96697 ₪ 2469 ¥ 121201 Mex$ 13858 NZ$ 1337 kr 7798 zł 2763 S$ 995 kr 7132 CHF 612 $ 770
Single room: $ 1570 £ 777 $ 1,431 € 869 Ft 342396 kr 130481 ₪ 3331 ¥ 163546 Mex$ 18700 NZ$ 1804 kr 10522 zł 3729 S$ 1342 kr 9623 CHF 826 $ 1,039
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1390 £ 687 $ 1,267 € 769 Ft 302995 kr 115466 ₪ 2948 ¥ 144726 Mex$ 16548 NZ$ 1596 kr 9311 zł 3300 S$ 1188 kr 8516 CHF 731 $ 919
Single room: $ 1706 £ 844 $ 1,555 € 944 Ft 371947 kr 141742 ₪ 3619 ¥ 177661 Mex$ 20314 NZ$ 1959 kr 11430 zł 4051 S$ 1458 kr 10454 CHF 897 $ 1,128
May 22 to August 25: $ 1480 £ 732 $ 1,349 € 819 Ft 322695 kr 122973 ₪ 3139 ¥ 154136 Mex$ 17624 NZ$ 1700 kr 9917 zł 3514 S$ 1265 kr 9070 CHF 778 $ 979
Single room: $ 1887 £ 933 $ 1,720 € 1044 Ft 411348 kr 156757 ₪ 4002 ¥ 196481 Mex$ 22465 NZ$ 2167 kr 12641 zł 4480 S$ 1613 kr 11561 CHF 992 $ 1,248
E bike rental: $ 190 £ 94 $ 173 € 105 Ft 41371 kr 15766 ₪ 402 ¥ 19761 Mex$ 2259 NZ$ 218 kr 1271 zł 451 S$ 162 kr 1163 CHF 100 $ 126
Half board (dinners included): $ 416 £ 206 $ 379 € 230 Ft 90623 kr 34535 ₪ 882 ¥ 43286 Mex$ 4949 NZ$ 477 kr 2785 zł 987 S$ 355 kr 2547 CHF 219 $ 275
Standard Category
April 20 to April 30: $ 1073 £ 531 $ 978 € 594 Ft 234043 kr 89189 ₪ 2277 ¥ 111791 Mex$ 12782 NZ$ 1233 kr 7192 zł 2549 S$ 918 kr 6578 CHF 565 $ 710
Single room: $ 1399 £ 692 $ 1,275 € 774 Ft 304965 kr 116216 ₪ 2967 ¥ 145667 Mex$ 16655 NZ$ 1606 kr 9372 zł 3321 S$ 1196 kr 8571 CHF 736 $ 925
May 1 to May 21 | August 26 to October 5: $ 1272 £ 629 $ 1,160 € 704 Ft 277384 kr 105706 ₪ 2699 ¥ 132493 Mex$ 15149 NZ$ 1461 kr 8524 zł 3021 S$ 1087 kr 7796 CHF 669 $ 842
Single room: $ 1597 £ 790 $ 1,456 € 884 Ft 348306 kr 132733 ₪ 3389 ¥ 166369 Mex$ 19022 NZ$ 1835 kr 10704 zł 3793 S$ 1365 kr 9789 CHF 840 $ 1,057
May 22 to August 25: $ 1326 £ 656 $ 1,209 € 734 Ft 289204 kr 110210 ₪ 2814 ¥ 138139 Mex$ 15795 NZ$ 1523 kr 8888 zł 3150 S$ 1134 kr 8128 CHF 698 $ 877
Single room: $ 1652 £ 817 $ 1,506 € 914 Ft 360126 kr 137237 ₪ 3504 ¥ 172015 Mex$ 19668 NZ$ 1897 kr 11067 zł 3922 S$ 1412 kr 10122 CHF 869 $ 1,093
E bike rental: $ 190 £ 94 $ 173 € 105 Ft 41371 kr 15766 ₪ 402 ¥ 19761 Mex$ 2259 NZ$ 218 kr 1271 zł 451 S$ 162 kr 1163 CHF 100 $ 126
Half board (dinners included): $ 361 £ 179 $ 329 € 200 Ft 78802 kr 30030 ₪ 767 ¥ 37640 Mex$ 4304 NZ$ 415 kr 2422 zł 858 S$ 309 kr 2215 CHF 190 $ 239
Extra Options
Komoot navigation: $ 54 £ 27 $ 49 € 30 Ft 11820 kr 4505 ₪ 115 ¥ 5646 Mex$ 646 NZ$ 62 kr 363 zł 129 S$ 46 kr 332 CHF 29 $ 36
Bus transfers
Würzburg to Bamberg, daily at 10 am (approx.1.5 hours): $ 110 £ 55 $ 100 € 61 Ft 24035 kr 9159 ₪ 234 ¥ 11480 Mex$ 1313 NZ$ 127 kr 739 zł 262 S$ 94 kr 676 CHF 58 $ 73
Aschaffenburg to Bamberg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 2 hours): $ 139 £ 69 $ 127 € 77 Ft 30339 kr 11562 ₪ 295 ¥ 14491 Mex$ 1657 NZ$ 160 kr 932 zł 330 S$ 119 kr 853 CHF 73 $ 92
Aschaffenburg to Würzburg, daily at 9 AM (approx. 1 hours): $ 99 £ 49 $ 91 € 55 Ft 21671 kr 8258 ₪ 211 ¥ 10351 Mex$ 1184 NZ$ 114 kr 666 zł 236 S$ 85 kr 609 CHF 52 $ 66
Please note: Bus transfers require a min. of 4 participants
Extra nights
Würzburg, Cat. B: $ 116 £ 57 $ 105 € 64 Ft 25217 kr 9610 ₪ 245 ¥ 12045 Mex$ 1377 NZ$ 133 kr 775 zł 275 S$ 99 kr 709 CHF 61 $ 77 Single room: $ 168 £ 83 $ 153 € 93 Ft 36643 kr 13964 ₪ 356 ¥ 17503 Mex$ 2001 NZ$ 193 kr 1126 zł 399 S$ 144 kr 1030 CHF 88 $ 111
Würzburg, Cat. A: $ 134 £ 66 $ 122 € 74 Ft 29157 kr 11111 ₪ 284 ¥ 13927 Mex$ 1592 NZ$ 154 kr 896 zł 318 S$ 114 kr 819 CHF 70 $ 88 Single room: $ 190 £ 94 $ 173 € 105 Ft 41371 kr 15766 ₪ 402 ¥ 19761 Mex$ 2259 NZ$ 218 kr 1271 zł 451 S$ 162 kr 1163 CHF 100 $ 126
Bamberg, Cat. A: $ 108 £ 54 $ 99 € 60 Ft 23641 kr 9009 ₪ 230 ¥ 11292 Mex$ 1291 NZ$ 125 kr 727 zł 257 S$ 93 kr 664 CHF 57 $ 72 Single room: $ 159 £ 79 $ 145 € 88 Ft 34673 kr 13213 ₪ 337 ¥ 16562 Mex$ 1894 NZ$ 183 kr 1066 zł 378 S$ 136 kr 975 CHF 84 $ 105
Bamberg, Cat B: $ 105 £ 52 $ 96 € 58 Ft 22853 kr 8709 ₪ 222 ¥ 10916 Mex$ 1248 NZ$ 120 kr 702 zł 249 S$ 90 kr 642 CHF 55 $ 69 Single room: $ 143 £ 71 $ 130 € 79 Ft 31127 kr 11862 ₪ 303 ¥ 14868 Mex$ 1700 NZ$ 164 kr 957 zł 339 S$ 122 kr 875 CHF 75 $ 94
Aschaffenburg, Cat. A: $ 130 £ 64 $ 119 € 72 Ft 28369 kr 10811 ₪ 276 ¥ 13550 Mex$ 1549 NZ$ 149 kr 872 zł 309 S$ 111 kr 797 CHF 68 $ 86 Single room: $ 186 £ 92 $ 170 € 103 Ft 40583 kr 15465 ₪ 395 ¥ 19385 Mex$ 2216 NZ$ 214 kr 1247 zł 442 S$ 159 kr 1141 CHF 98 $ 123
Aschaffenburg, Cat B: $ 108 £ 54 $ 99 € 60 Ft 23641 kr 9009 ₪ 230 ¥ 11292 Mex$ 1291 NZ$ 125 kr 727 zł 257 S$ 93 kr 664 CHF 57 $ 72 Single room: $ 145 £ 71 $ 132 € 80 Ft 31521 kr 12012 ₪ 307 ¥ 15056 Mex$ 1721 NZ$ 166 kr 969 zł 343 S$ 124 kr 886 CHF 76 $ 96
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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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