Wide hillsides covered in vines, old half-timbered houses and plenty of warmth: welcome to Franconian Wine Country. Hotel am Main sits right in the middle of this region of enjoyment — a great starting point to get to know it.
Franconian wine in the Bocksbeutel
The name says it all: the region is famous for its Franconian wine, traditionally served in the round-bellied Bocksbeutel bottle. The most important grape varieties are Silvaner and Müller-Thurgau. Summer wine festivals, "Heckenwirtschaften" (seasonal wine taverns) and wine bars invite you to linger together, and in autumn, onion cake with young wine is simply part of the experience.
Heckenwirtschaften
Particularly characteristic of Franconia: at "Heckenwirtschaften", winemakers serve their own wine straight from the vineyard for tasting, along with homemade snacks — an experience not to be missed if you're in the region during the right season.
Restaurant tips in Veitshöchheim
- Ratskeller — traditional, down-to-earth cuisine with regional products and international dishes, about a 2-minute walk in the centre of Veitshöchheim.
- Fischerbärbel — Franconian specialities and seasonal daily dishes, right next to Hotel am Main.
Please check directly with the restaurants for opening hours and current offers.
Good to know
- Wine festivals mostly take place in summer and early autumn
Fancy a walk through the vineyards? Our article on hiking around Würzburg has routes to match.