Main River

Baden-Baden

The Main River is the longest tributary of the Rhine, flowing through the German states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemburg and Hesse. Part of the inland waterway link between the North Sea and the Black Sea, it navigates its way through Würzburg, Mainz, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt providing many opportunities to witness authentically German architecture and thriving wine-producing vineyards.

Wiesbaden

The capital of the western German state of Hesse, this beautiful spa town was historically the playground for renowned creatives and royalty alike. Translated to mean ‘meadow baths’ Wiesbaden has a long heritage of spa and wellness, enticing visitors eager to experience its 14 hot springs. The city promises a feast of architectural splendour, from the towering neo-Gothic Marktkirche, to the neo-Classical, Art Nouveau Kurhaus and the breathtaking Russian Orthodox St. Elizabeth Church, celebrated for its five golden domes.

Wiesbaden, Germany Würzburg

Würzburg

A popular starting point for an exploration along Germany’s Romantic Road, Würzburg itself looks as though it has been plucked from a fairytale. This Bavarian spectacle is positioned along the Main River, in the heart of the Franconian wine country, where their red and white wines are uniquely served in special round bottles. Known for its southern German flair and Franconian hospitality, Würzburg’s silhouette is dominated by an eclectic mix of architectural styles. St. Killian Cathedral stands out with its two Romanesque imposing towers, while the Würzburg Residence is a magnificent example of Baroque style with its surrounding Court Gardens and Residence Square earning World Heritage status by UNESCO. And along the left bank, atop the sloping vineyard-laden hills, the symbolic Marienberg Fortress proudly takes watch over the city, as it has for centuries.