City of Ochsenfurt and its sights

Discover Ochsenfurt sights in Franconia

The medieval town of Ochsenfurt is one of the most beautiful half-timbered towns in the Main triangle. Here you can go on vacation in a wine region of Germany. The city is located between Würzburg and Kitzingen directly on the banks of the Main and was first mentioned in 725. Many Ochsenfurt sights go back to the Middle Ages. It is also one of the most beautiful half-timbered places that we have on our Motorhome trip along the Mainto get to know. Ochsenfurts Old Town is completely surrounded by the city wall with its watchtowers. With its half-timbered houses, the medieval city puts its visitors back in time. 

 

 

 

The medieval town Ochsenfurt - timbered beauty on the Main

This medieval flair of the city in Frankenspreads a nostalgic atmosphere. The first thing we see on our walk through Ochsenfurt is a well-kept vintage car that comes towards us through the main shopping street. As we stand still, he hardly impresses passers-by. Few of the pedestrians turn to look at him. A sight like this seems to be the order of the day.

 

The vehicle perfectly matches the backdrop of the half-timbered buildings and wrought-iron shop signs that line the streets of the old town of Ochsenfurt. An elderly man tugs Petar's arm, who is holding his video camera in the other direction. So he draws his attention to the classic car. A middle-aged man is sitting inside. "Now all that is missing is a pretty companion in fringe dress with a cigarette in the cigarette holder," I think to myself. The cigarette is missing, but an elegant lady is sitting next to him.

 

On a weekday at the market square of Ochsenfurt

On the central square in the center of town, one half-timbered house is lined up next to the next. Painted in different colors, they make the center of the city a real feast for the eyes. In front of some, there are also laid tables inviting you to have lunch or a cup of coffee. Waiters dart between tables to satisfy the mid-morning guests' requests. Franconian specialtiesare guaranteed to have them on offer.

 

 

The warm spring sun finally invites us to follow the hustle and bustle in the street cafes from a park bench. However, there is little going on at the town square on this weekday in May. A few morning guests take a late breakfast in the cafes on the market square. From our bench on the elevated terrace in front of St. Andrew's Church, we can also observe how a group of elderly gentlemen talking animatedly. A lady with a bulging shopping bag joins them and then goes on with one of the gentlemen. To the right of us, a young passerby and her mother admire the roughly hewn statue of St. George, who kills the dragon from his imposing horse.

 

 

Since the spring temperatures are still quite fresh despite the sun, we leave our park bench and follow the road to the town hall. 1497 was completed. With its red façade and shingle-clad tower, it dominates this end of the marketplace. A group of cyclists are arriving via the road that leads into the city to the right. Maybe they are on the main bike path following the course of the river? They finally stop in front of the town hall and look for a table in a restaurant. Obviously she was charmed by the sight of the half-timbered houses and encouraged to rest.

On narrow streets through the medieval town of Ochsenfurt

However, it is still too early for a lunch. In addition, we had seen on the way into the city a pizzeria with a terrace directly on the banks of the Main, which lures us. Therefore we turn into Badgasse. This is one of the alleys that lead from the market square down to the Main. Past the Weinstube Fröhlich and the Klosterbräu Stuben, from which it smells seductive, we go down to Spitalgasse. Their houses adjoin the city walls that surround the old town of Ochsenfurt.

 

 

Here we find the Kreuzkirche, whose interior remains closed to us. Worth seeing, however, is the late Gothic tympanum with scenes from the life of St. Elisabeth over the portal. Right next to the church is the hospital and the court of honor from before 1400. At the beginning, lepers were housed there. Later it served as a home for the aged and infirm. This function retained it until the middle of the 19. Century. Religious then took over the administration and used the buildings for children in their care. Since 1990 the property belongs to the city Ochsenfurt.

Pizza with a view of the Main in Ochsenfurt

We finally walk past the traditional costume museum to the Main Terrace of the Gasthof Krone. Here we sit next to train tracks, over which we have a view of the Main. While we wait for our pizza, container ships drive past us. They transport their goods towards Würzburg. On the other side we have a good view of the city walls and some of the watchtowers. Even though the pizza wasn't exactly an experience, our choice of restaurant was still worth it because of the views. In addition to the terrace, the Main Bridge also leads over the river. However, we follow the course of the river towards Würzburg.

 

 

 

 

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Travel Arrangements

Parking at the airport

Here you can reserve your parking space at the airport.

Arrival by plane, car, bus and train

For example, book your journey here by flight, bus or train*. The nearest airport is Frankfurt. From there you can then continue your journey by rental car, bus or train.

Car Rentals:

Cheap car hire - book quickly and easily!

Rent Motorhomes:

Book Motorhomes in Europe here! *There is also a parking lot on the banks of the Main (Mainuferstraße) where mobile homes can also park. With our motorhome packing list you will never forget anything again.

Accommodations in the region:

Accommodation for online booking is also available in Ochsenfurt *via Booking.com.

 

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Source: own research on site. We would definitely like to thank you Franconian wine countryfor the support of this trip and at the Company Knausfor the campervan that was provided for this trip. However, our opinion remains as our own.

Text: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
Photos: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
Video: © Copyright Petar Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline