Social Program

We are looking forward to welcome you in the Bürgerspital Weinstube. With the old heritage of the Bürgerspital, the restaurant bridges the gap between traditional German food and excellent modern cuisine sourcing fresh and local ingredients. The beautiful patio invites for strolling while having a taste of exquisite wine from the Bürgerspital vinyard, which is one of Germany’s oldest and largest vinyards. Connect with old colleagues and new acquaitances while having some wine and eau d'oeuvres at the Bürgerspital Weinstube. Maybe you will even hear the daily chimes playing the Kilianslied (Kilian song) and the Frankenlied (Franconian song).

For all participants of the conference the costs for the excursion are already included in the conference fee. Please indicate during registration if you would like to participate.

Meeting place: 9:15, Neubaukirche
(Address: Neubaustraße 38, 97070 Würzburg)

For our first social excursion we will visit the charming and world-renowned small-town Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The historic town is surrounded by old fortifications and medieval walls, towers, and other buildings, making you feel like it is stuck in time. In a guided tour you will learn everything there is to know about the rich history of Rothenburg and some of its most famous architecture. We will have lunch at Goldenes Lamm offering traditional Franconian cuisine right at the heart of Rothenburg.
From there we will make our way to Iphofen which is renowned for its rich wine culture and its medieval and baroque cityscape. We will have dinner at the Bürgerhaus in Possenheim and will then return to Würzburg by bus at around 21:30.

For all participants of the conference the costs for the excursion are already included in the conference fee. Please indicate during registration if you would like to participate.

Meeting place: 12:30, Neubaukirche
(Address: Neubaustraße 38, 97070 Würzburg;
We will meet at the back of the building at the entrance to the courtyard on Domerschulstraße.)

We will start our trip next to Würzburg’s famous Alter Kranen (old crane) with a beautiful view on Fortress Marienberg and the Old Main bridge. By boat, we will move downstream towards Veitshöchheim passing some of Würzburg's scenic vineyards on the way. Arriving in Veitshöchheim, you will have the chance to explore the small town on your own and/or join the guided tours through one of Europe's most beautiful Rococo Garden. The large park area is divided into three mayor parts: Forest-, arbor- and lake-zone, but also exhibits a plethora of charming statues as well as other sights. Veitshöchheim Palace, a former summer domicile of Würzburg's prince bishops, is only a few feet away.

After our stay in Veitshöchheim, another boat tour will bring us back to Würzburg right in time for the Conference Dinner at the Alter Kranen restaurant.

For all participants of the conference the costs for the excursion are already included in the conference fee. Please indicate during registration if you would like to participate.

The conference dinner will be held at the Alter Kranen (old crane) restaurant located right at the river Main. It got its name from the baroque crane built in 1773 to foster trade on the river. It is one of Würzburg’s best restaurants, when it comes to traditional Franconian cuisine and offers scenic views across the river and up the Marienberg fortress and the Käppele chapel.

For all participants of the conference the costs for the Conference Dinner are already included in the conference fee. Please indicate during registration if you would like to participate.

Würzburg Residence is a baroque palace that was built between 1720 and 1744 and was the residence of Würzburg’s prince bishops. In 1982 the palace and palace square were declared as UNESCO world heritage and nowadays is mostly used as a museum. The tour will guide you through the beautiful palace highlighting stunning architecture and frescoes. The tour also includes the scenic rococo garden area with different fountains, terraces and statues.

Crossing the river Main, we will make our way up to Marienberg Fortress, one of Würzburg’s most famous landmarks. Located at the top of Marienberg hill it offers a stunning view across Würzburg. First construction on the hill started in the early 8th century with a church, that was later declared Würzburg’s first bishop church in 742. The fortress was built after the Thirty-Years’ War and still shapes the look of Marienberg Fortress today. The tour will guide you through different facets of the fortress and the prince garden area. Afterwards, the Museum of Franconia gives more detailed insights on the history of the fortress.