Weikersheim Palace
Schloss Weikersheim
The Hohenlohe counts' palace in the Tauber Valley, with its Renaissance Knights' Hall and Baroque garden well preserved, and a popular stop on the Romantic Road.
Weikersheim Palace sits in the small town on the Tauber River about 40 km south of Würzburg and is a classic stop on the Romantic Road. The Knights' Hall, dating from the late 16th century, is known for its ceiling hunting paintings and three-dimensional animal sculptures on the walls. Behind the palace, the Baroque garden has kept almost its 18th-century appearance, with statues, an orangery and neatly clipped flower beds laid out symmetrically, plus an alchemy-themed garden. The palace can only be visited on a guided tour, while the garden has its own ticket. Opening hours are roughly 09:00–18:00 from April to October and 10:00–17:00 in winter (check the official website). It can be combined with Rothenburg on the same day by car.
Opening hours
April–October 09:00–18:00; November–March 10:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Sommerhausen
- Käppele
- Marienberg Fortress
- Sulzfeld am Main
- Würzburg Court Garden
- Old Main Bridge
- Grafeneckart (Old Town Hall)
- Würzburg Cathedral