Ochsenfurt: Dive into Local History of Franconia with Towers & Wine Tour for Wine Lovers
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Ochsenfurt
Discover the rich history of Franconia and indulge in the flavors of local wines on a 3-hour tour in Ochsenfurt. Explore medieval sites and visit a local winery with a wine expert.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Schlössle - We will meet at the Schlössle Ochsenfurt, a historic site from the Medieval and taste our first wine there. The guide gives some explanations about the history of the building.
- Palatium Ochsenfurt - Our first stop is at the Palatium Ochsenfurt, a Medieval Palace for the Bishops of Würzburg.
- St. Andreas - We will pass by St. Andreas, Ochsenfurt’s church dating from the second half of the 14th century.
- Altes Rathaus (old townhall) - We will stop at the Old Town Hall in Ochsenfurt which dates from the second half of the 15th century. The guide gives some background info on the building.
- Neues Rathaus - Our next stop is the New Town Hall, built in 1497 and finished in 1513. The guide has some fascinating stories to tell about the history of that building.
- Historischer Kastenhof - For hundreds of years, the Kastenhof served as a Zehnthof, a yard where tithes were to be delivered for taxation purposes. We will dive into the history of this historical site.
- Kreuzkirche - The former Hospital Chapel (today Church of the Holy Cross) was built in 1413 in Carolingian style. We will discover its secrets.
- GOWINEING - We taste 3 local wines in the GOWINEING Tasting Room in Ochsenfurt.
- Winzerhof Grünewald - We will visit the winery and spend our time there with explanations of the winery and a wine tasting.
- MEINTZ Ochsenfurt Brückenschoppen - We will taste a last wine from Weingut Meintzinger (Frickenhausen).
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Taste Franconian Wine
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional Information
The journey of taste and experience is a must-do for wine enthusiasts keen to immerse themselves in Franconia’s local history and learn about our regional wine production methods.
Along with enjoying indigenous wines, you’ll also unveil the history of our local food and wine, narrated by an actual Wine Connoisseur.
This individually bookable, 3-hour tour integrates a walk to notable landmarks in the medieval town of Ochsenfurt and a visit to a local winery.
- 3hrs duration includes all the travel times of the walking tour from pick-up until the end of the tour
- Only adults [18 years old and above] are allowed for wine and any other alcoholic beverages
Location
Brückenstraße 26
Brückenstraße
Schlössle is the name of the site which is to figure as the Meeting Point. Translated into English it means small castle, hence I put it in the description and in brackets [Schlössle]. People who google “Schlössle Ochsenfurt” will find the site in maps.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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