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Cruises to Wurzburg, Germany

Wurzburg is a city on the Main River in northern Bavaria, best known for the Wurzburg Residence, a Baroque palace on the UNESCO World Heritage List whose grand staircase is crowned by one of the largest ceiling frescoes in the world. For centuries the city was ruled by powerful prince-bishops, who also left a hilltop fortress, a skyline of churches and some of Germany's oldest wine estates.

Do cruise ships dock in Wurzburg? Yes. The city's port company runs several landing stages for river cruise ships along the Main, including stages at the Mainlande riverfront and the old harbor, so where your ship ties up varies from one sailing to the next. Some lines dock farther upriver at Kitzingen and bring passengers in for the day.

With more than 125,000 people, Wurzburg is the seat of Lower Franconia and the second-largest city in Franconia after Nuremberg. Much of the center was destroyed in an air raid on March 16, 1945, and has since been rebuilt, and vineyards still reach right to the edge of town, including the Wurzburger Stein, one of the oldest and largest vineyards in Germany. Cruises to Wurzburg are Main river cruises, usually part of longer Europe river itineraries between the Rhine and the Danube, on lines including Viking River, Scenic, Emerald, AmaWaterways, Avalon and Tauck.

With one day, put the Residence first, then cross the Old Main Bridge for the classic view up to the fortress, and save a historic wine cellar for the end of the afternoon.

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Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

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  • Ships: 35 (28 - 196 Guests)
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  • Ships: 18 (36 - 166 Guests)
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  • Ships: 20 (100 - 3,260 Guests)
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  • Ships: 49 (16 - 197 Guests)
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  • Ships: 16 (84 - 180 Guests)
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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  • Ships: 17 (36 - 270 Guests)
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  • Ships: 36 (40 - 2,106 Guests)
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Uniworld River Cruises
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  • Ships: 24 (30 - 159 Guests)
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  • Ships: 17 (930 - 998 Guests)
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  • Ships: 97 (52 - 386 Guests)
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Things to do in Wurzburg, Germany

Wurzburg pairs a prince-bishops' palace and fortress with some of Germany's oldest wine cellars. Here is what to do on a river cruise stop:

♦ The Wurzburg Residence

Built for the prince-bishops between 1720 and 1744 to plans led by Balthasar Neumann, the Residence was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981 together with its court gardens. Its grand staircase is covered by a ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, about 6,200 square feet (580 square meters) in size and one of the largest ceiling frescoes in the world. Neumann's stone vaults survived the 1945 fire, saving the staircase, the White Hall and the Imperial Hall.

♦ The Old Main Bridge

Built between 1473 and 1543, the Alte Mainbrucke carries twelve statues of saints and rulers, each about 15 feet (4.5 m) tall, added from 1730 onward. Strolling across it gives the classic view up to the Marienberg Fortress, and it links the old town with the fortress side of the river.

♦ Marienberg Fortress

On the hill west of the river, the fortress was home to the prince-bishops from the 13th century until they moved to the Residence around 1720. A chapel on the site dates back to the early 8th century. Inside are the Museum fur Franken, with Franconian art, and the Furstenbau Museum on the history of the city and fortress, and the Baroque Prince's Garden looks out over Wurzburg.

♦ The Court Church and Court Gardens

Set within the south wing of the Residence, the richly decorated Court Church was consecrated in 1743. Behind the palace, the formal Baroque court gardens are set with sculpture and make a calm place to walk after the palace tour.

♦ Wurzburg Cathedral

St. Kilian's Cathedral, begun in 1040, honors the Irish missionary who brought Christianity to the city in the 7th century. At about 338 feet (103 m) long it is the fourth-largest Romanesque church in Germany, and for centuries it was the burial place of the prince-bishops, two of whose tomb effigies are by the sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider. Heavily damaged in the war, it was rebuilt by 1967.

♦ The historic wine cellars

The Juliusspital, a hospital founded in 1576 that is also one of Germany's largest wineries, and the Burgerspital both have historic cellars where visitors can taste Franconian wine, as do the cellars beneath the Residence. It is the most relaxed way to end a day in Wurzburg.

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