Comfort zones in Würzburg

Moving house means taking a step out of your comfort zone and into something completely new. Many people then ask themselves the question: where to?
Würzburg is considered one of Bavaria's most popular student cities with around 28,000 students. In addition to the countless study programmes on offer, it has much more to offer than one might recognise at first glance.
We have launched a survey to get to know the comfort zones of our students at Uni Würzburg. The places that make Würzburg unique and attractive. Places where you can feel at home. Let's begin.

1. Sights

Amongst Würzburg's classics is definitely the "Festung Marienberg". From here you get an overview of the entire old town. The 30-minute walk up also offers the perfect opportunity for a study break.
You get a comparable view after the somewhat steeper climb via the Stations of the Cross to the "Käppele", directly opposite the fortress on Nikolausberg.
Alternatively, we recommend a stroll through the "Ringpark" to the "Residenz". The old city palace of the Würzburg Prince-Bishops has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 and impresses not only with its impressive exterior. In the heart of the Residenz are hidden magnificent rooms, as well as the "Hofgarten" on the back of the building. The cityscape is also characterised by around 60 church towers, which are distributed throughout the city. Prime examples here are the "Dom St. Kilian", the "Marienkapelle" on the market square, as well as the "Kirche St. Johannes" in Stift Haug, where concerts are still gladly performed today. The "alte Mainbrücke" is popular with all age groups. Whilst children happily eat their ice cream, young and old meet for "Brückenschoppen". Here neither wine nor conversation runs out, after all we are in the midst of Franconian vineyards. More on that later.

2. Coffee and more

Not in the mood for sightseeing? How about a cosy afternoon with coffee and cake? You'll find numerous options scattered throughout the old town. One of the most well-known cafés is probably the "Cafe Schönborn" right on the market square. This café offers plenty in the way of food and drinks from early till late. With its cosy atmosphere and Würzburg's sweetest guard dog, the "Cafe Rudowitz" wins the hearts of many residents. You can feel equally at home in the "Cafe Fred" or the "Cafe Edeltraud". The "Cafe Sturbock" pursues a special mission, as mainly selected vegan delicacies are on the daily menu here. Also of interest to students is the "Unicafe", as well as the "Cafe Muck", because they serve breakfast all day. Perfect then for late sleepers or the morning after.

3. Nightlife

What must not be missing in a student town? That's right – the right offer for a balanced nightlife.

You can find many bars for example on the Juliuspromenade, in Karmelitenstraße or Semmelstraße. But sooner or later every student ends up in Sanderstraße. Whether to watch football in the "Wohnzimmer", a relaxed evening in "Kult" or a somewhat wilder night in "Loma", "Hoffnung", "Nachtwächter" and Co. There's plenty of variety. Our favourites include the "Reue", also known as "Reurerbäck", as well as the "Eulenspiegel". With delicious drinks and good music, a successful evening is guaranteed. The "Tscharlie", also in Sanderstraße, is considered both a curse and a blessing. There you can get the dreaded "Kutscher", a shot that every student must try once. 
Fancy dancing after your bar visit?
Würzburg has various options for that too. A special experience is offered by the "Boot", a club literally on a boat. But whether "Kurt&komisch", "Labyrinth", "Zauberberg" or "Odeon".
They all have one thing in common – loud music and affordable drinks.
Not to forget the well-known "Waldschänke Dornheim". A club in winter, a playful beer garden in summer. With lots of attention to detail and great music, there's something for everyone here. Also standing out is the "MS Zufriedenheit" with its colourful programme and wonderful location.

4. Hidden gems

Once you've ticked off the standard programme, we have a few hidden gems for you. For an extensive walk, the route from the rear Steinbachtal up to Nikolausberg and further towards "Frankenwarte" is ideal. Along the way you pass the natural monument "Annaschlucht".
An example of a somewhat different kind of walk are the popular "Wine hikes" across the vineyards of Grombühl or Randersacker. Small groups regularly set off with rucksacks full of wine through the idyllic rolling landscape.

 For a bit of leisure time, students often meet in the "Reurergarten", for activities such as table tennis, Viking chess or boules. A quieter spot would be the "Lusamgärtchen" or the "Bismarckwäldchen", the perfect places for reading or writing. Things are not quite so quiet in the "Cairo". From concerts to pottery courses to improvised theatre, poetry slams and the vegan community kitchen. In Cairo there is no room for boredom.
Of course, there is much more that makes Würzburg so diverse. Whether it is the various working groups at the university, events such as the "Afrika-Festival" or simply the people you meet. One article is not enough to summarise all the facets of Würzburg. Ultimately, everyone finds their own individual comfort zone. So enough from me, have fun exploring for yourself!