Veitshöchheim

Veitshöchheim sits along the right bank of the Main River, defined by stone buildings, flower-lined streets, and a former hunting lodge set within formal gardens. The settlement stretches as a continuous townscape along the water, mixing residential areas with a palace complex that anchors the center.

The hunting lodge was built between 1680 and 1682 as a retreat for the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg and underwent major redesign in 1753 by Balthasar Neumann in the Rococo style. This transformation established it as one of the most important Baroque structures in Franconia.

The annual television broadcast 'Fastnacht in Franken' fills the Frankenhalle with traditional Bavarian carnival performances each February, drawing performers and audiences from across the region. This event has become deeply woven into the local identity and the Franconian cultural calendar.

The railway station beside the palace connects the place conveniently to Würzburg for day visitors and other regions. Excursion boats on the Main River offer an alternative way to arrive and allow you to explore the landscape from the water.

The garden features a small structure built entirely from seashells called the Schneckenhaus, along with a Pegasus sculpture constructed from snail shells. These curious ornaments reveal the playful and eccentric tastes of the Prince-Bishops who once enjoyed this retreat.

Location: Würzburg

Elevation above the sea: 185 m

Shares border with: Güntersleben, Thüngersheim

Website: http://veitshoechheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.83240,9.87236

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:07