Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg

Name: Marienberg Fortress
Address: Oberer Burgweg, Würzburg, 97082, Germany
Telephone: +49 931 3551750

#4 among attractions in Würzburg

Museum, Forts and castles, View point

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Marienberg Fortress is a prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main river in Würzburg, in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. The mighty Fortress Marienberg is a symbol of Würzburg and served as a home of the local prince-bishops for nearly five centuries. It has been a fort since ancient times. Most of the current structures originally were built in Renaissance and Baroque styles between the 16th and 18th centuries. After Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden conquered the area in 1631 during the Thirty Years' War, the castle was reconstructed as a Baroque residence. After it ceased to serve as residence of the Bishops of Würzburg, the fortress saw repeated action in the wars of the late 18th and 19th centuries. Festung Marienberg was severely damaged by British bombs in March 1945 and only fully rebuilt in 1990. Today, it houses two museums. ()

Local name: Festung Marienberg Architectural style: Renaissance, BaroqueCoordinates: 49°47'24"N, 9°55'15"E

Address

Oberer BurgwegWürzburg 97082 Germany

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+49 931 3551750

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Day trips

Marienberg Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miE
, Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Residenz Würzburg, Würzburg
20 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...
0.6 miNE
Registered tours of Romanesque cathedral
Würzburg Cathedral, Würzburg
15 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 miE
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.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Marienkapelle, Würzburg
14 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.
0.9 miNW
49°47'48"N • 9°54'10"E
DAV Kletterzentrum Würzburg, Würzburg
24 min walk • Climbing
~1630 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Käppele, Würzburg
8 min walk • 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.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Röntgen Memorial Site, Würzburg
21 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.
0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Kulturspeicher Wurzburg, Würzburg
20 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.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Hochschule für Musik Würzburg, Würzburg
16 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.
0.8 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Mainfranken Theater Würzburg, Würzburg
21 min walk • Mainfranken Theater Würzburg is a theatre in Würzburg, Germany. The new building was designed by the architect Jörg Friedrich.
~550 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Mary's Church, Würzburg
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marienberg Fortress?

Nearby attractions include Mary's Church, Würzburg (3 min walk), Museum für Franken - Staatliches Museum für Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte in Würzburg, Würzburg (4 min walk), St. Burkard, Würzburg (5 min walk), Würzburger Hofbräu, Würzburg (8 min walk).

How to get to Marienberg Fortress by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marienberg Fortress:

Bus

Schönborntor • Lines: 9 (3 min walk)
Leistenstraße • Lines: 48, 51, 7, 8075, 850 (6 min walk)

Tram

Löwenbrücke • Lines: 3, 5 (9 min walk)
Wörthstraße • Lines: 2, 4 (10 min walk)

Train

Würzburg Süd (27 min walk)
Würzburg Hauptbahnhof (28 min walk)