Würzburg Residence
Würzburg
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Tickets and prices
- Adult
- €10
- Child
- Free
- Reduced
- €9
Free for Children and young people up to 18 years; free admission to the Hofkirche and Hofgarten
Prices and tickets on the château’s website
Prices checked at the source on October 25, 2026
- Where
- Würzburg
To make a day of it
Würzburger Residenz stands in Würzburg (Würzburg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 18th century. Adult admission costs 10 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.
The Würzburg Residence is the former seat of the prince-bishops of Würzburg, built in the 18th century in the Baroque style. The three-wing complex was erected between 1720 and 1780 under the direction of architect Balthasar Neumann, commissioned first by Johann Philipp Franz and later by Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. Highlights include the grand staircase, the Kaisersaal and the Hofkirche, along with frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Together with its garden and adjoining square, the palace has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.
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What to know
- The building is located in Würzburg, Bavaria.
- It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
- Construction spanned the whole 18th century, from the shell to the interior decoration.
- Tiepolo's frescoes decorate the grand staircase and the Kaisersaal in particular.
- No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is included here.
Practical information
Opening hours
- April-Oktober
- täglich 9-18 Uhr (Kassenschluss 17.15 Uhr)
- November-März
- täglich 10-16.30 Uhr (Kassenschluss 16 Uhr)
Annual closures : 1. Januar, Faschingsdienstag, 24. Dezember, 25. Dezember, 31. Dezember
Prices
- Adult
- €10
- Child
- Free
- Reduced
- €9
Free for Children and young people up to 18 years; free admission to the Hofkirche and Hofgarten
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Allowed on a lead
- Parking
- Not verified
On site
- Gift shop
- Child-friendly
Where this château is
Würzburg · Würzburg · Bayern
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Address
Würzburg, Würzburg
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Baudenkmal in Bayern
- Period of construction
- 18th century
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In pictures
Frequently asked
- Würzburg Residence: how much is admission?
- Adult admission is €10. Child: free. Reduced: €9. Free for: children and young people up to 18 years; free admission to the Hofkirche and Hofgarten.
- Who built the Würzburg Residence?
- Architect Balthasar Neumann was the principal designer, commissioned by prince-bishops Johann Philipp Franz and later Friedrich Karl von Schönborn.
- How long did construction take?
- The shell of the building was completed in 1744, while the interior decoration continued until 1780.
- What is the Würzburg Residence known for?
- It is known for its grand staircase, the Kaisersaal, and the ceiling frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
- Is the Würzburg Residence a UNESCO site?
- Yes, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, together with its garden and adjoining square.
Information verified on October 25, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website
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Sources
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