Here in the old capital of the Prince Bishops, buildings such as the gothic chapel of Saint Mary's, the rococo mansion of Falkenhaus and the historic courtyard of the Town Hall provide a wonderful setting for a terrific seasonal display. The air is filled with spicy smells from innumerable decorated stalls and the sound of traditional Christmas songs. Performances of the Nativity story fill the Oberer Markt (Upper Market) on advent Sundays at 4pm. The Rococo Falkenhaus offers mulled wine and arts and crafts, as well as delicious regional produce.  

At the weekend Wuerzburg offers a special kind of transportation - the Christmas Express. Commuting between the main station and the Sanderau district through the inner city, it provides access to all the top shopping areas. When you see a tram looking like a Christmas tree, you've found it.

Würzburg's main places of interest are the magnificent prince bishops' Residenz Palace, an impressive example of Mediterranean baroque architecture, and the mighty Marienberg Citadel. The works of famous artists such as Tilman Riemenschneider, Balthasar Neumann and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo can be seen everywhere, and the tomb of medieval minnesinger, Walther von der Vogelweide, is also here. A glass of delicious Franconian wine is just the thing after a tour of the old town.