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.
Restaurant tips near the hotel
Franconian cuisine can be enjoyed particularly authentically at a "Heckenwirtschaft" — a seasonal wine tavern that local winemakers open for a few weeks a year, right among the vines. Several such Heckenwirtschaften can be found in the surrounding villages during the season. Classic Franconian restaurants and wine bars in Würzburg and the region also offer hearty regional fare alongside the local wine.
Wine straight from the winery
Several wineries in the surrounding villages welcome visitors directly for wine tastings — a lovely way to get to know the region's wines up close and take a bottle home with you.
Good to know
- The season for Heckenwirtschaften typically runs through the warmer months — opening dates vary by winery
- Franconian wine is traditionally served in the distinctive Bocksbeutel bottle
- Vineyard walks and wine tastings can easily be combined with a visit to Würzburg or Veitshöchheim
A glass of Franconian wine, ideally enjoyed with a view of the vineyards, is one of the simple pleasures that make a stay in this region memorable.