In this guide we have included tips on what to do, accommodation, tourist attractions, restaurant and other information for your best visit in Weikersheim in Bavaria, state of Germany.
A travel itinerary to Weikersheim can be part of planning to discover the entire German Romantic Route, the country’s best-known tourist itinerary, or even a weekend or holiday short trip.
We write about 8 of the best attractions on the Romantic Road in Germany with up-to-date tips, be sure to check it out.
Where is the city of Weikersheim in Germany
Weikersheim is a city in Germany, in the district of Main-Tauber-Kreis, in the administrative region of Stuttgart, state of Baden-Württemberg.
Weikersheim is 149 km from Frankfurt (approx. 1h45min) or from trem (2h30min). Taking the capital of the country as a reference, it is 522 km from Berlin and even though it is far away, it is possible to go by car (approx. 5h45min), in relation to other cities, it is 126 km from Stuttgart and 274 km from Munich.
How to go to Weikersheim in Germany
The best way to travel in Germany is very much up to you. We alternated a lot between using the country’s excellent railway network and also taking advantage of the no less excellent German roads and highways (who has never heard of the Autobahns with no speed limit, right?).
If you want to go by train from Munich, the journey takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Read our Best travel tips for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.
Romantic Road in Germany (Romantische Straße)
The German Romantic Route is the name given to a travel itinerary in southern Germany that crosses the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in >. It passes through 460 kilometers and 29 cities, starting in Würzburg to Füssen (where the famous Neuschwanstein Castle) linking various historic attractions and picturesque castles.
Weikersheim is part of the suggested itinerary and we have a complete and well-detailed travel guide with tips on how to get to know Germany’s Romantic Road, be sure to check it out.
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Where to stay in Weikersheim in Germany – Hotel, hostel and Bed & Breakfast
Although it is not very common to choose the city of Weikersheim as a base to visit the Romantic Road (it is much more common, for example, to stay in Frankfurt and take a round trip), there are some good options of stay.
The best rated hotels in Weikersheim that you can review to choose where to stay are:
- Ferienwohnung Marina
- 9.4 – Fantastic out of 101 ratings
- Guest comments: The apartment is spacious and has a full kitchen and all the amenities to host a family.
- Ferienwohnung Knoerck Weikersheim
- 9.1 – Fantastic out of 47 reviews
- Guest Reviews: Clean, fully equipped apartment in a quiet location. The apartment has a modern kitchen, a large bathroom and a well-decorated bedroom.
- Tauberperle
- 8.9 – Fabulous out of 14 ratings
- Guest Reviews: Very good and quiet location. Great facilities. Very clean. Exceptionally warm owners. Bedroom and bathroom beautifully decorated with attention to detail.
- Hotel Laurentius
- 8.4 – Very good out of 292 ratings
- Guest Reviews: Excellent location, great breakfast with local products. The hotel’s restaurant has a Michelin star. Clean room, friendly staff. Ideal for traveling as a couple.
- Ferienhof Seeber
- 9.1 – Fantastic out of 31 ratings
- Guest Comments: Well-equipped apartment is an ideal starting point for cycle trips to Tauber and Main.
- Im Bahnhof – Gästezimmer
- 8.9 – Fabulous out of 64 reviews
- Guest Comments: Very friendly reception. Very clean. The bed is of very good quality.
There are many other accommodation options in hotels, hostels and inns, be sure to check them out at Booking.com.
What to do in Weikersheim in Germany
Like many cities on the Romantic Road, Weikersheim has a very old history. Its foundation dates back to 1313 and it has survived many changes of government and wars.
Its two main sights are the Weikersheim Schloss and Altstadt, its historic center.
In addition to being on the Romantic Stay, the city of Weikersheim is also part of the Württemberg Wine Route and Tauber Valley Cycle Route, with numerous footpaths and cycle paths.
Weikersheim Castle
The castle was built in the 12th century as the first seat of the Lords of Hohenlohe. The exact year is not known, however the first family member mentioned was Conrad of Weikersheim in 1153.
In 1586, three brothers divided up the Protestant part of the county of Hohenlohe, with Weikersheim, Langenburg and Neuenstein as their main seats. The following year, Wolfgang, Count of Hohenlohe-Weikersheim, rebuilt the medieval castle into a Renaissance palace, together with his wife Madeleine of Nassau-Dillenburg. The tall tower, the Bergfried, however, has been kept as a symbol of its history. The new castle was completed in 1605.
When Count Carl Ludwig inherited Weikersheim in 1709, he began to redecorate the apartments and gardens in their preserved Baroque form. When he died around 1760, his lands were divided between the Langenburg and Neuenstein branches. After World War II, Gottfried, Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, invited his cousin Prince Constantin, an artist, to live in the castle and he restored it to its former glory. He also organized operas and concerts. After Langenburg Castle was heavily damaged by fire in 1963, Prince Kraft was forced to sell Weikersheim Palace to the state of Baden-Württemberg in 1967.
Today the palace is a museum, but it also houses the Jeunesses Musicales Germany, festival of folk music and jazz, during summer and Weikersheim Think Tank, a conservative think tank. It is also used for large gatherings and weddings.
Weikersheim Castle, the ancestral seat of the Lords of Hohenlohe, is considered the most beautiful of Hohenlohe castles. Basically a castle with a moat, it was enlarged in the Renaissance style, which is its peculiarity, in the plane of an equilateral triangle. “The artistic design of the hunting and knights hall (1597-1603) is the work of the Rothenburg artist Gerhard Schmidt”. The garden in front of the magnificently developed south wing was created in the 18th century based on the example of Versailles and is one of the first Baroque gardens in Bavaria. It is decorated with many statues.
Top tourist attractions
In addition to the Weikersheim Schloss, which is its main attraction and I have already described a lot about above, the other sights to visit in Weikersheim are in the historic city (Altstadt) in particular:
- Marktplatz– In the Market Square you can find: a fountain built in 1767, Evangelische Stadtkirche St. George, the Tauberländer Dorfmuseum with sculptural composition in front of the entrance, the Rathaus (town hall building), the Town Hall (former cavalry building), the Hotel and restaurant in a building from the first half of the 18th century, Casa do Vinho in a building from the beginning of the 19th century.
- Stadtkirche St. Georg – This Protestant church dedicated to St George and built around 1420 is located in the central town square of Weikersheim and has beautiful architecture and stained glass windows.
- Gansturm Stadtmuseum – The “Goose Tower” is the only surviving city gate with the Gothic tower from the old city fortifications. The tower was partially destroyed during World War II and rebuilt at the beginning of the 21st century. Today it is the city museum.
- Bergkirche Laudenbach – The Mountain Church of the Sorrowful Mother of God is a pilgrimage church near Laudenbach and, in addition to its distinctive architecture, it contains treasures of arts religious. Its main attraction is its location. Construction of the church was started by the local lords of Finsterlohe, the cornerstone was laid in 1412.
- Tauberländer Dorfmuseum – The largest collection of rural cultural goods in Tauberfranken is presented in the former barn (16th century) on the market square. It is the everyday world of the rural population in the 18th and 19th centuries. Century shown in contrast to the palatial world of the palace in terms of viticulture, agriculture, kitchenware, traditional dress, painted furniture and more. Visit the the museum’s official website for up-to-date ticket prices and opening hours.
- Haus am Rosenbrunnen – Late 16th-century residential building with half-timbered corner bay window. At the corner of the building there is a fountain with a rose bush. It is a beautiful landmark of the city.
Weikersheim Germany 1 day itinerary tip
Our suggested itinerary in Weikersheim is to divide your itinerary into two parts:
- Walk around Altstadt, getting to know its sights and admiring all the beauty of the historic city center
Take a break for lunch
- Go to Weikersheim Castle, taking the opportunity to visit the castle and its beautiful garden.
And after that you continue to the next town on the German Romantic Road.
Where to eat in Weikersheim in Germany – Tips for bars and restaurants
If you’re traveling in Germany, I believe you should look for restaurants specializing in the country’s traditional cuisine or even a Biergarten for a German beer. In Weikersheim, we suggest some like:
- Hotel Laurentius
- Marktplatz 5, 97990
- Restaurant Deutschherren Stuben
- Marktplatz 9, 97990
- Schurks Restaurant
- Hauptstr. 57, 97980
- Die Bastion
- Muehlstr. 14, 97990
- Gruener Hof
- Marktplatz 10, 97990
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*Photos from TripAdvisor, official website of Weikersheim and Wikipedia.
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