Würzburg, guided tour of the wine cellar, incl. Tasting of three wines
Enjoy three wine tastings at our family winery, combined with an exciting tour of the winery and cellar. You will learn more about Franconian wine culture, tradition a...
Day-by-day estate-visit plans for Franken: weekend, first-timer and deep-cellar editions.
Day-by-day plans
Wuerzburg and Maindreieck classic weekend ★ 4.6
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Day 1
- Morning
- Start at the Staatlicher Hofkeller Vinothek on Residenzplatz for a cellar tasting beneath the UNESCO-listed Residenz, then walk to the Museum fuer Franken inside the Marienberg fortress above the vineyards.
- Afternoon
- Walk a stretch of the Stein-Wein-Pfad through the Wuerzburger Stein, Germany's largest contiguous single vineyard, ending at the terroir f viewpoint.
- Evening
- Aperitif on the Alte Mainbruecke for a Brueckenschoppen, then dinner with a wine-forward menu at MiZAR.
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Day 2
- Morning
- Drive to Randersacker for a tasting at Weingut Schmitt's Kinder, then continue to Escherndorf for the steep Lump vineyard and a stop at Weingut Horst Sauer.
- Afternoon
- Continue around the Mainschleife to Volkach, walking the walled old town before a tasting at Vinothek Schloss Hallburg overlooking the loop.
- Evening
- Dinner at the Michelin-starred Weinstock inside the Romantik Hotel Zur Schwane in Volkach.
Steigerwald Silvaner route ★ 4.4
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Day 1
- Morning
- Arrive in Iphofen and visit the Vinothek Iphofen tasting hall for the 18-grower overview, then walk the Weinentdeckerrunde through the Julius-Echter-Berg vineyard.
- Afternoon
- Tastings at Weingut Hans Wirsching and Weingut Johann Ruck, both on or near Iphofen's Marktplatz.
- Evening
- Dinner and overnight at the Bio-Weingut and Romantik Hotel Zehntkeller, built around the town's own organic estate.
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Day 2
- Morning
- Drive to Roedelsee for a stop at Weingut Paul Weltner, then continue to Castell for the Fuerstlich Castell'sches Domaenenamt, the site of Franken's first documented Silvaner planting in 1659.
- Afternoon
- Return via Schwanberg for the Geo-Oekologischer Lehrpfad learning trail before heading back toward Iphofen.
- Evening
- Closing tasting and dinner back in Iphofen.
Mainviereck Spaetburgunder day trip ★ 4.3
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Day 1
- Morning
- Start in Miltenberg's half-timbered old town on the Main, then drive the short distance to Buergstadt for a tasting at Weingut Rudolf Fuerst, the Mainviereck's flagship Spaetburgunder address.
- Afternoon
- Continue to Kleinheubach for Weingut Fuerst Loewenstein at the Schlosspark estate, then to Klingenberg for VDP.Weingut Steintal.
- Evening
- Return to Miltenberg for dinner in the old town, or continue to Kreuzwertheim for Michelin-recognised dining at La Boucherie or Landgasthof zum Kaffelstein.
Book wine experiences in Franken
Würzburg Old Town Tour with Wine Tasting on the Old Main Bridge
Experience Würzburg with wine: Discover the old town, listen to stories, and taste three Franconian wines, each 0.1 L - an unforgettable experience in special places.
White & Red - Short tour with wine in Würzburg
White wine to start, red wine to finish. Experience Würzburg's old town, its most beautiful places, and stories in an enjoyable hour.
Itineraries in Franken, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Franken for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Franken is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Franken estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Franken cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Franken tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Franken?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Franken rewards trust.