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| Werneck | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 10.231 (2019) | |
| height | 222 m | |
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The market Werneck is a community in Lower Franconia in the upper Werntal and known nationwide for the castle of the same name, built by Balthasar Neumann.
background
Werneck itself was first mentioned in a document in 1223; the district of Eßleben as early as 772.
The designations "..leben" in the names of the districts suggest Thuringian origins.
From the 13th century until the secularization in 1802 and 1803, Werneck was under the rule of the Würzburg prince-bishops and then passed to Bavaria.
In 1984 Werneck was raised to the market.
In addition to Werneck itself, there are the districts of Eckartshausen, Egenhausen, Ettleben, Eßleben, Mühlhausen, Rundelshausen, Schleerieth, Schnackenwerth, Schraudenbach, Stettbach, Vasbühl and Zeuzleben.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Schweinfurt | 14 km |
|---|---|
| Wurzburg | 26 km |
| Bamberg | 66 km |
| Fulda | 84 km |
| Nuremberg | 129 km |
| Frankfurt | 144 km |
| Erfurt | 166 km |
By plane
The nearest international airports are the airport Frankfurt
(IATA: FRA) and the Nuremberg Airport(IATA: NUE).
The airfield Hassfurt-Schweinfurt is located near Haßfurt, approached via the A70, Bamberg-Schweinfurt.
By train
In the district of Eßleben, about 3 km south, there is a 1 Breakpoint on the railway line Schweinfurt-Wurzburg;
By bus
In the street
Werneck is located directly on the Maintal motorway 
(Schweinfurt - Bamberg), at the 
(Wurzburg - Fulda) and at the 
(Schweinfurt - Suhl), with only a few kilometers to the next motorway exit.
The federal highways 
and 
lead through the place.
By bicycle
The Wern cycle path leads through Werneck.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- The churches in the districts of Schraudenbach and Zeuzleben were built according to plans by Balthasar Neumann;
- late Gothic pilgrimage church "Visitation of the Virgin Mary" in Eckartshausen: Construction began around 1467, the nave was built between 1495 and 1500 and the tower according to inscriptions around 1525. The building fabric has been preserved almost unchanged since then.
Werneck Castle
 Werneck Castle, park side;  Castle park; |
A previous castle of today's castle had an eventful history behind it: The castle was devastated in the Peasants' War in 1525, burned down by Margrave Albrecht Alkibiades in 1553, rebuilt under Prince-Bishop Julius Echter in 1601, burned down again in 1723 and was subsequently only poorly repaired.
In the years 1733 to 1745 the present castle was built Balthasar Neumann Built for Prince-Bishop Friedrich Karl von Schönborn as a splendid summer residence in the baroque style and used by the Würzburg bishops until 1803. The castle is considered to be one of Neumann's main works.
After the secularization, the grounds were used again from 1806 to 1814 under Grand Duke Ferdinand of Tuscany (Elector and Grand Duke of Würzburg) as the Grand Duke's summer palace and the main rooms were used by the "building director" Nicolas de Salins des Montfort in the then modern, antique taste of "Tuscany" -Time "remodeled. In 1814, with the Treaty of Paris, the castle fell to Bavaria.
From 1853 to 1855 the castle was rebuilt and then used as a county mental institution. The first director of the institution was Bernhard Gudden, known for his mysterious death together with Ludwig II in Lake Starnberg.
Today the district operates Lower Franconia several clinics on the grounds of the castle complex and takes care of the preservation of the inventory. For this reason, not all rooms of the castle are freely accessible.
Sights open to the public are:
- The Heavenly Hall
- The one in white Castle chapel of the Holy Guardian Angel from 1744
- The Court of honor
Werneck Castle Park
Extensive park in the English style with a pond. From the sun terrace with public café (self-service) you have a beautiful view of the park.
Buildings
Monuments
- There are over 200 wayside shrines in Werneck and the surrounding area. In addition to four wayside shrines a year, the Werneck market guides offer other wayside shrines.
Museums
- Richard Reinhart Museum, 97440 Werneck - Eckartshausen. Tel.: (0)9722 2460. Private local museum, collection of old costumes and jewelry.Open: visitors on request.
Streets and squares
Parks
various
Franconian wayside shrine center (Information center - competence center - adventure center), St. Johannes Str. 73, 97440 Werneck (in the district of Egenhausen). Tel.: 49 (0)9722 2213. Open: Apr 1 to Oct 31, Sat 2 pm–5pm, Sun and public holidays 11 am–5pm.
The center, which was newly opened in 2010, treats the wayside shrine as a geographical symbol for Franconia and as an expression of the Franconian way of life.
A permanent exhibition, an internet database and wayside shrines provide information as a journey of discovery into the land of small religious monuments.
activities
- Werneck culture spring, Art, concerts, comedians art, concerts, comedians, every year in March / April.
- Castle Park Run, usually annually in June.
- Indoor swimming pool in Werneck;
- Address: Bühlweg, Tel .: 09722/949 0315;
- Schraudenbach outdoor pool;
- Address: Balthasar-Neumann-Platz 8; Tel .: 09722/2212, Fax: 09722 / 22-31;
shop
There is a shopping center with several supermarkets and a drinks market right in the center of Werneck.
kitchen
- 1 Landgasthof zum Rebstock (Franconian cuisine, guest rooms), Kirschental 38, 97440 Werneck OT Stettbach. Tel.: 49 (0)9722 12 34. Open: Mon, Wed, Fri from 6 p.m., Tue from 11 a.m., Thu is closed, Sat by arrangement, Sun from 10 a.m.Price: single room with shared shower from € 24 (otherwise € 27), double room with shared shower from € 40 (otherwise € 48).
- 2 Gasthof and butcher shop Zum Auerhahn, Oberes Tor 9, 97440 Werneck OT Zeuzleben. Tel.: (0)9722 3344, Fax: (0)9722 948224. Kitchen with Franconian specialties.Open: Restaurant: Mon 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Tue closed, Wed - Fri 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sat 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.Price: single room from € 32, double room from € 52.
- 3 Brauereigasthof Werneck (Franconian cuisine, room), Schönbornstrasse 2, 97440 Werneck. Tel.: (0)9722 9108-0, Fax: (0)9722 9108-10, Email: [email protected]. The brewery inn with beer garden has a secure storage facility for bicycles.Open: Inn: Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (warm meals Mon - Sat 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.).Price: single from € 49, double from € 78.
- 4 Balthasar Café, Balthasar-Neumann-Platz 1, 97440 Werneck. Tel.: (0)9722 211725, Email: [email protected]. In the garden hall of Schloss Werneck. Cheap prices.Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat, Sun public holidays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (during the summer months until 7 p.m.).
- 5 Caffè - Gelateria da Natalino, Balthasar-Neumann-Platz 11, 97440 Werneck. Tel.: (0)9722 944483. Open: Winter: Mon - Fri 9.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m., Sat 10.30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun public holidays 10.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m. Summer: Mon - Fri 9.30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 10.30 a.m. - 10.30 p.m., Sun public holidays 10.30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Hotel Krone-Post, Balthasar-Neumann-Str. 1-3, 97440 Werneck. Tel.: (0)9722 509-0, Fax: (0)9722 509-199, Email: [email protected]. Franconian cuisine; Historical wine cellar and 2 conference rooms are available.Open: Restaurant: Mon - Sat from 5.30 p.m., Sundays are closed on public holidays.Price: single room from 59 €, double room from 79 €.
health
| Brief information | |
| surface | 73.56km² ² |
|---|---|
| Phone code | 09722 |
| Post Code | 97440 |
| Mark | SW |
| Time zone | UTC 1 |
| Emergency call | 112 / 110 |
- 1 Markt Werneck Hospital, Balthasar-Neumann-Platz 5, 97440 Werneck. Tel.: (0)9722 590.
- 2 Orthopedic Hospital Schloss Werneck, Balthasar-Neumann-Platz 1, 97440 Werneck. Tel.: 49 (0)9722 21-0.
- 3 Hospital for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic Medicine, Balthasar-Neumann-Platz 1, 97440 Werneck. Tel.: (0)9722 21-0, Fax: (0)9722 21-1465.
Practical advice
- 4 Market town of Werneck, Balthasar-Neumann-Platz 8, 97440 Werneck. Tel.: 49 (0)9722 22-0.
- 5 Deutsche Post branch (DHL), Würzburger Str. 4, 97440 Werneck.
trips
literature
- Schneider, Erich; The former summer residence of the Würzburg prince-bishops in Werneck; Neustadt / Aisch, Degener, 2003;
- ISBN 3-7686-9302-3 ; Editor: Society for Franconian History;
Web links
- https://www.werneck.de/ - Official website of Werneck
- page Werneck Castle;
