Whether at a wine tasting directly at the vintner's cellar, in cozy wine bars or at cheerful wine festivals - there are so many good opportunities to enjoy a glass of "Franconian" in pleasant surroundings. Our region is also real gourmet country. The treasures coming from our kitchens and cellars please even the most discriminating palates.

The dry white wines from Franconia are served either in a Bocksbeutel (a short-necked, big-bodied wine bottle common in Franconia) or the now more common liter bottles. With a simple "Häcker" snack (various hearty cold cuts and cheeses served with wood oven baked breads and condiments) or with "Meefischle" (a special fish found in the Main river) or an elegant Franconian meal, you will enjoy the striking bouquet of Franconian wines. The most popular wines are the mellow Müller-Thurgau, the distinctive dry Silvaner or the tasty Riesling.

Among the reds you will find the hearty Spätburgunder (late burgundy) and the fullbodied, rich Domina. Enjoy!

However, not only wine lovers are on cloud nine here.

Main Franken - Franconia at the Main River with its proud old castles, rolling vineyard and beautiful country towns, is only a short drive away by bicycle or car.

The countryside between the Spessart, Rhoen and Steigerwald mountains with its natural beauty, mystical castles and quaint villages have the flavor of Italy's Tuscany with a soothing Franconian accent.

Biking is a favored way to get around, with secure biking paths throughout. Hiking the by-ways and back roads of our countryside is fun, you can reach your departure point via convenient regional trains (they are fun to ride and very economical given today's gasoline prices) and your itinerary can be a few miles or a daylong excursion, to end at another train station to take you back to your home or hotel.

Whether a short drive, a weekend trip or a relaxing vacation, you will feel at home at once.

For more information on local destinations, country inns, events and festivals, biking and hiking trails and much more, drop us an e-mail at info@maintal-schweinfurt.com

We will provide you with all the information to make your stay with us most enjoyable.