Experience Würzburg for penny pinchers

The Würzburg Residence as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Marienberg Fortress, the State Garden Show 2018, interesting city tours, renowned theaters, and impressive museums: The university city on the Main River has a lot to offer its visitors. However, if you want or have to travel on a budget, the admission fees can quickly add up. Fortunately for low-budget travelers, there are numerous exciting attractions in the Main metropolis that are free of charge.

Tips for garden enthusiasts

Instead of visiting the rooms of the Residence, you can also enjoy the view from the outside. Plus, unlike the interior of the Residence, private photography is allowed here and there is no admission fee. The gardens impress with their Rococo forms, which attract history and architecture enthusiasts as well as garden lovers. The Botanic Garden is also an attraction. It can be visited free of charge every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plant houses like the Tropical House and the Mediterranean House captivate visitors with their variety. The outdoor area fascinates with its themes, including Mediterranean rock slopes and North American prairies. In the Medicinal Plant Garden, visitors can learn all sorts of interesting facts about medicinal plants.

A treat for families

Families with children will be especially delighted that they can visit the zoo and wildlife park in Würzburg free of charge. The Wildpark an den Eichen is open all year round. About 500 animals from 43 species can be observed here. The popular petting zoo offers a chance for children to get up close. Thanks to info boards, a circular course with QR Code tasks, and forest education tours, children and adults alike can expand their knowledge in a playful way. Not directly in Würzburg, but in the nearby surroundings, a zoo was created by the company Rauch Möbelwerke GmbH, which is free of charge and open to all visitors. Indigenous wildlife can be seen up close as well as kangaroos, zebras, llamas, and Barbary macaques.

Free admission - Museums in Würzburg

You can also save money when visiting museums in Würzburg. Not always, but regularly on the first Sunday of every month, visitors can devote themselves to the art of the 19th to 21st centuries. The University Museum of Earth Sciences, located on the Hubland-Süd campus, also does not charge admission. In several halls, there is a collection of rocks from all over the world to admire. The Martin von Wagner Museum with art from antiquity and post-antiquity, located in the south wing of the Residence, also does not charge admission.

Free leisure activities

If you prefer outdoor activities, Würzburg has plenty to offer. Hiking routes like the 'Stein-Wein-Pfad' (Stone-Wine Trail) are fun for all ages. The maps can be downloaded for free from the city of Würzburg's website. One of the largest sports facilities, the Sportplatz Sanderrasen, can be used free of charge from Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays starting at 8 a.m. Skating is allowed on the Mainwiesen. There are 1400 square meters available in the Zellerau area.

Affordable accommodations

Penny pinchers can find many hotels in Würzburg on booking platforms like hotels.com. All desired criteria including the price expectation can be entered with just a few clicks, and the booking can be requested. It is also worth checking for seasonal offers, as Würzburg and its many free leisure activities are always worth a visit.