Top Rated Attractions in Würzburg

Feuerwehrmuseum Waldmannshofen is one of the oldest fire brigade museums in Germany. Opened in 1967, it is based in a renaissance castle, Schloss Waldmannshofen. You can see an extensive collection of fire-fighting equipment so also documents related to the development of the fire brigades at this place. Spread over three floors, the museum also shows a wide range of orders, decorations, medals, stamps with fire brigade motifs, and philatelic receipts.

Nothing short of a fairytale, Spessartmuseum is dedicated to fables, folklore, the local forest, and its simple people. The enchanting museum is home to a variety of artifacts like glassware from the 5th Century, ceramics, costumes, and old furniture. Specialized sections explore the importance of the forest in local trades and the use of wood in crafts like carpentry, shipbuilding, and carving. As Lohr is considered the birthplace of Snow White, the museum also explores the fairytale through fascinating exhibits like the Talking Mirror and little figurines of the dwarves and other characters from the story.

Housed inside the Kallenbach House and the neighboring half-timbered structure, Glasmuseum Wertheim is known for attracting visitors through its incredible displays that include Christmas tree decorations and glass jewelry made of glass. The museum also informs about glass production and its use in various fields including science and industry. The museum has features such as the glass bead cabinet, Christmas exhibitions and glass blowing demonstrations.

Located in the city of Schweinfurt, the Museum Georg Schäfer is a famous art gallery with a wide collection of stunning 19th-century paintings on display. Collected by Georg Schäfer, the 950 plus paintings are done by famous artists such as Carl Spitzweg, Jakob Philipp Hackert, Max Slevogt, Wilhelm von Kobell and many others. Themes include romanticism, late rococo and classicism.

Mainfränkisches Museum Wurzburg houses one of the largest collections of art by Tilman Riemenschneider, the renowned sculptor from Medieval ages. Founded in the year 1913, the museum changed its address from Maxstrasse to the Marienberg Fortress. Increasing in its popularity and prominence over the years, the museum displays works of a host of Franconian artists in the 45 rooms present in the fortress. A true gem of Franconian history, the museum is a must-visit for history and art buffs.

Deutsches Fastnachtmuseum situated in the city of Kitzingen is a museum operating with an aim to educate people about the rich history of carnivals in Germany that has been going on for many centuries. This carnival museum features interesting items like masks, costumes, proms, medals, and headgears that were worn by people during various carnivals in the German-speaking countries. Deutsches Fastnachtmuseum boasts of interesting multi-media collections that tell the story of carnivals and educate adults and the youth alike regarding the history of carnivals. Guided tours, audio tours and special tours for children and senior citizens are also offered at this spectacular museum.