It is located on top of a hill surrounded by vineyards and with a spectacular view of the city. It is the symbol of Würzburg.

The Marienberg Fortress is rich in its historical past of over 1000 years. The complex is enormous, with churches, courtyards, chapels and the palace, in addition to its wonderful gardens.

It was built on the site of an ancient Celtic fortification, which existed there since 1000 BC.

In 707 a church, the Marienkirche, the first Christian building west of the Rhine, was built there, and in 1201 the construction of the fortress began, which served as a residence for the powerful prince-bishops of Würzburg until 1719.

The palace was renovated in the 16th century in Renaissance style and later renovated in Baroque style.

There are two museums on site: one displays collections of Franconian artwork (Mainfränkisches Museum) and the other showcases the history of wine in the region.

Opening

April to October: 9:00AM to 6:00PM

November to March: 10:00AM to 4:30PM

Closed on Mondays (except holidays).

Closed on: January 1st, Carnival Tuesday, December 24th, 25th and 31st.

Attention!!

The main palace and the inner courtyard (from the Scherenberg Bridge) are, unfortunately, closed to visitors until further notice due to construction work. The second courtyard, the so-called Echterhof, and the viewpoints around the castle remain accessible.

Guided tours (including the main castle) will also continue to be offered, but the itinerary will be adjusted according to the progress of the works.

Tickets

Adults €4.00; free entry for children and young people up to 18 years old.

Address

Marienberg

Between April and October, bus number 9 runs to Festung. The departure point is at Residenzplatz.