Käppele, Würzburg

Name: Käppele
Address: Spittelbergweg 21, Würzburg, 97082, Germany
Telephone: +49 931 79407760

#7 among attractions in Würzburg

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Käppele is the commonly used name for the Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Heimsuchung, located on a hill above Würzburg, in Germany. It was built following plans by Balthasar Neumann in the mid-18th century in Rococo style. Until 2014 it was attended to by members of the Capuchins. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 49°47'9"N, 9°55'23"E

Address

Spittelbergweg 21Würzburg 97082 Germany

Contact

+49 931 79407760

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Day trips

Käppele – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Residenz Würzburg, Würzburg Cathedral, Martin von Wagner Museum, Marienberg Fortress.

0.8 miNE
, Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Residenz Würzburg, Würzburg
21 min walk • The Residenz Würzburg stands as a monumental testament to Baroque architecture and is one of the most significant palaces in Germany. Located in the heart of Würzburg, this grand castle was built in the early 18th century and has since been a beacon of cultural...
0.7 miNE
Registered tours of Romanesque cathedral
Würzburg Cathedral, Würzburg
18 min walk • Würzburg Cathedral, officially known as St. Kilian Cathedral, stands as a monumental landmark in the heart of Würzburg, Germany. This Romanesque cathedral, with its intricate Gothic elements, is one of the largest churches in the country and the fourth-largest...
0.8 miNE
Museum
Martin von Wagner Museum, Würzburg
21 min walk • The Martin von Wagner Museum contains the art collection of the University of Würzburg and has been located in the south wing of the Würzburg Residence since 1963. It is among the largest university museums in Europe.
~1630 ftN
Art and history museums in restored castle
Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg
8 min walk • Marienberg Fortress is a prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main river in Würzburg, in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany.
0.7 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Marienkapelle, Würzburg
18 min walk • The Marienkapelle is a Roman Catholic church located at the Unterer Markt of the town of Würzburg, Bavaria. It was built in the Gothic style in the 14th century. Despite its large size, it is a chapel by status, as it does not have a parish.
1 miN
Museum
Röntgen Memorial Site, Würzburg
27 min walk • The Röntgen Memorial Site in Würzburg, Germany is dedicated to the work of the German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen and his discovery of X-rays, for which he was granted the Nobel Prize in physics. It contains an exhibition of historical instruments, machines and documents.
1.1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Kulturspeicher Wurzburg, Würzburg
28 min walk • The Museum im Kulturspeicher Würzburg is a municipal art museum located at Veitshöchheimer Strasse 5, Würzburg, Northern Bavaria, Germany. It is open daily except Monday; an admission fee is charged.
0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Hochschule für Musik Würzburg, Würzburg
18 min walk • The Hochschule für Musik Würzburg was founded in 1797 by Franz Joseph Fröhlich as Collegium musicum academicum. From 1921 to 1973, it was named Bayerisches Staatskonservatorium der Musik. The current name was given on 1 September 1973.
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Mainfranken Theater Würzburg, Würzburg
23 min walk • Mainfranken Theater Würzburg is a theatre in Würzburg, Germany. The new building was designed by the architect Jörg Friedrich.
~1920 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Mary's Church, Würzburg
10 min walk • The Marienkirche, Würzburg is a chapel located in the inner court of Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg, Bavaria. The first Christian church at this location was built in 706 by Duke Hedan II. The structure of today's building can be traced back to the early 11th century.
0.5 miNW
Nightlife, Brewery
Würzburger Hofbräu, Würzburg
14 min walk • The Würzburg Hofbräu is the only brewery in Würzburg, Germany. It was founded in 1643 by the Franconian Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn and is deeply rooted in the region of Lower Franconia. At that time there were many Swedish soldiers in Würzburg, who had emptied most of the wine stores of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Käppele open?

Käppele is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Käppele?

Nearby attractions include St. Burkard, Würzburg (8 min walk), Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg (8 min walk), Museum für Franken - Staatliches Museum für Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte in Würzburg, Würzburg (10 min walk), Mary's Church, Würzburg (10 min walk).

How to get to Käppele by public transport?

The nearest stations to Käppele:

Tram

Löwenbrücke • Lines: 3, 5 (3 min walk)
Ruderzentrum • Lines: 3, 5 (6 min walk)

Bus

Nikolausstraße • Lines: 35 (3 min walk)
Mainleitenweg • Lines: 35 (4 min walk)

Train

Würzburg Süd (25 min walk)
Würzburg Hauptbahnhof (33 min walk)