Mainfranken – made for you and me 

The Mainfranken Regiopolitan Area, where work is good and living is easy. A region in the middle of Germany, covering seven counties and the two independent cities of Würzburg and Schweinfurt. One million people live here, in the midst of beautiful natural landscapes and small town urban flair.

More than 85,000 employers are based in the region: Start-ups, global players, hidden champions and numerous internationally active family businesses.

Learn more about career opportunities and what makes living in Mainfranken so special.

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Mainfranken is simply awesome

A great work environment and a relaxing lifesyle – a dynamic location with an outstanding enjoyment factor.

Living in Mainfranken

Whether it’s biking along the banks of the Main, hiking on the panoramic trails of the Hochrhön, singing along at a concert, or enjoying a glass of franconian wine at one of the legendary wine festivals. Work-Life balance guaranteed.

Mainfranken offers a mix of leisure activities that make you feel good and enjoy life to its fullest.

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Working in
Mainfranken

There is no unemployment in Mainfranken. Consequently, there is a shortage of qualified workers, managers and those who aspire to become just that. The need is especially great in the technical sector, but shortages are also present in healthcare and trades. There are many opportunities at exciting companies that are currently looking for talent.
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HIKING IN THE VINEYARD

FAVOURITE LOCATION

HIKING IN THE VINEYARD

The trail Kobelweg Rimpar offers much to see, hear and feel in the way of ecology and nature. The experience is designed like a squirrels nest, a “Kobel” in German, hence the name.

Kobelweg Rimpar
TWO HOURS FOR CONTEMPLATION

FAVOURITE LOCATION

TWO HOURS FOR CONTEMPLATION

A combination of spirituality, art and nature. A meditative hike along this loop trail will inevitably lead you to more inner peace. Each one of the ten art stations has a bench and you are invited to sit and let the place do its work. Plan on two hours for the trip.

St. Francis Trail
THE LAND OF WIDE OPEN SPACES

FAVOURITE LOCATION

THE LAND OF WIDE OPEN SPACES

The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is not only home to many rare species of plants and animals. The diverse cultural landscapes are also a model for sustainable agriculture. This all adds up to great quality of life.

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön
HISTORY FIRSTHAND

FAVOURITE LOCATION

HISTORY FIRSTHAND

In Geldersheim, just outside of Schweinfurt, is a historical church that is surrounded by a circle of small storage buildings. That kind of structural ensemble is common in the Mainfranken region but the storage huts in Geldersheim are particularly beautiful.

Geldersheim Gaden
SUMMER NEAR THE WATER

FAVOURITE LOCATION

SUMMER NEAR THE WATER

In the summer, the Main River Promenade is a great place to enjoy a drink next to the city beach. Or you can rent a BBQ boat with your friends and explore the Main River that way. Simply a dream! BTW, this is also a destination of many tourist cruise ships that allow their passengers time to explore the city.

Gutermann-Promenade
ART AND CULTURE ON THREE LEVELS

FAVOURITE LOCATION

ART AND CULTURE ON THREE LEVELS

The former women’s monastery now houses art and culture on three floors. Exhibits, concerts, lectures, markets and much more are offered on a regular basis.

Wechterswinkel Monastery
LEISURELY CANOE TOURS

FAVOURITE LOCATION

LEISURELY CANOE TOURS

A canoe tour through the Saale Valley between Hammelburg and Gemünden is perfect for the entire family. It’s a leisurely paddle past meadows and you may even get a glimpse of a fairy dancing, maybe.

Canoe Touring through the Saale Valley
BICYCLING WITH THE KIDS

FAVOURITE LOCATION

BICYCLING WITH THE KIDS

Ride your bike through the Mainaue Meadow near Hassfurt, right through a bird sanctuary. You can watch birds close up, which is great for kids too. The route is away from roads and traffic and offers easy cruising on a paved or finely graveled path.

Life Bike Trail “Mainaue bei Hassfurt”
JUST GOING FOR A STROLL

FAVOURITE LOCATION

JUST GOING FOR A STROLL

Is a special treat along the “Grabengärten” Park next to the old city walls.

Zeil am Main
ON TOP OF THE WORLD

FAVOURITE LOCATION

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

The sightseeing tower at the Zabelstein Mountain is 19 meters high. It is the highest point in the area and when the weather is good, you can see for 80 km.

Zabelstein Tower
IDYLLIC MAIN RIVER LOOP

FAVOURITE LOCATION

IDYLLIC MAIN RIVER LOOP

Along the Main River Loop, between the towns of Schweinfurt and Würzburg, there is the picturesque wine town of Wipfeld that affords fabulous views across the Main River Valley. Plus you can get a look at the historical “Wengert” vineyard that has been unchanged since 1723.

Wipfeld
CHAMBERMUSIC AT THE CASTLE

FAVOURITE LOCATION

CHAMBERMUSIC AT THE CASTLE

In the Grand Hall of the Homburg Castle you can enjoy the sounds of times gone by: Concerts played on meticulously restored instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries. During breaks, enjoy a glass of wine and the marvelous view across the Main River Valley.

Clavier am Main
MAIN RIVER VALLEY EXPLORATION BY BOAT

FAVOURITE LOCATION

MAIN RIVER VALLEY EXPLORATION BY BOAT

Warm summer days are best spent in a row boat, canoe or motorboat.

Paddling & Boating
ENJOYING SUMMER TO THE FULLEST

FAVOURITE LOCATION

ENJOYING SUMMER TO THE FULLEST

Sunbathing, a patio on the lake, a nature playground with a mud pit! That is enough for a summer’s worth of fun. Every day.

Arnstein Natural Swimming Lake
A RELAXING STROLL

FAVOURITE LOCATION

A RELAXING STROLL

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through quaint wine towns with many half-timbered houses and crooked alleys. Peace and tranquility.

Sulzfeld
HIKING WITH A REWARD

FAVOURITE LOCATION

HIKING WITH A REWARD

You have to climb 928 m to get to the top of the Kreuzberg Mountain. Your reward is delicious monastery beer, a fantastic view of the mountains of the Rhön region and great conditions for hiking and skiing.

The Kreuzberg Mountain
HERBS, CABBAGE AND ROOTS

FAVOURITE LOCATION

HERBS, CABBAGE AND ROOTS

Explore the vegetable-growing techniques of times gone by at the giant teaching garden in Gochsheim.

Gochsheim Teaching Garden
PLAYFUL OASIS

FAVOURITE LOCATION

PLAYFUL OASIS

There is a small and beautiful space of tranquility in the middle of town: The Lusamgärtchen. It is a small courtyard of a few square meters that has trees and ivy. If you desire some peace and quiet before, during or after a shopping trip, stop by here and be still.

Lusamgärtchen
WORRY-FREE SWIMMING

FAVOURITE LOCATION

WORRY-FREE SWIMMING

The last, official testing classified the water quality as excellent. So feel free to let your kids play to their hearts desire.

Swimming Lake Sulzfeld
THE ULTIMATE IN FLAIR

FAVOURITE LOCATION

THE ULTIMATE IN FLAIR

Strolling through art galleries, exploring antique stores, and admiring art in a medieval atmosphere: That’s what you do in Sommerhausen. And let’s not even get started about the Christmas Market…

Sommerhausen
NOTHING BUT LIES

FAVOURITE LOCATION

NOTHING BUT LIES

At the Kapellenberg Mountain in Eibelstadt, you can learn about the famous Lügensteine (lie stones) that appeared in town in 1725 while walking the Lügenstein Trail.

Lügensteinweg, Eibelstadt
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

FAVOURITE LOCATION

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

The Schweinfurt Animal Park does not charge entry fees and aside from the animals, there are QR codes posted all over inviting kids to download exercises that challenge them to figure things out, draw or take pictures. And, of course, there is also a petting zoo.

Wildpark an den Eichen
TAKING A BREAK FROM SHOPPING

FAVOURITE LOCATION

TAKING A BREAK FROM SHOPPING

In the summer months, the Vierröhren Fountain Square is a great place to take a break at a street café and enjoy some ice cream while watching the water-spouting dolphins of the fountain and listening to street musicians.

The Vierröhren Fountain Square
SUMMER FUN AT THE BIG LAKE

FAVOURITE LOCATION

SUMMER FUN AT THE BIG LAKE

The Ellertshäuser Swimming Lake invites you to swim, windsurf, and rent a row or pedal boat. You can also climb and hike along the shoreline. This is a great place to visit with friends and family.

Ellertshäuser Swimming Lake

Favorite Places

Places that are full of life as well as magical locations where you can just take in the sweeping views.

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A BAROQUE SCENE

FAVOURITE MOMENT

A BAROQUE SCENE

June / July
The Hofgarten surrounding the Residenz Castle is the location of a beautiful, annual wine fest from the end of June to early July. It is simply picturesque! We recommend riding your bicycle to the festival.
THE MOTHER OF ALL FESTIVALS IN LOHR

FAVOURITE MOMENT

THE MOTHER OF ALL FESTIVALS IN LOHR

End of July
The end of July spells festival time in Lohr: An early drink for you and a circus performance for the kids, a variety of shows in the evenings and so much more. Just come by and join the festivities.

Spessart Festival Week in Lohr
VILLAGE THEATER

FAVOURITE MOMENT

VILLAGE THEATER

June – August
Every five years, the entire village of Sömmersdorf gets together and performs a passion play. 500 of the town’s 618 inhabitants are involved in the endeavor! Nowadays, there are also smaller performances in the in-between years.

Sömmersdorf Passion Play
ADVENTUROUS OUTDOOR THEATER

FAVOURITE MOMENT

ADVENTUROUS OUTDOOR THEATER

July
Outdoor theater performances of the dramatic, new adventures of the Knight Florian Geyer during the Peasant’s Uprising mesmerize visitors every year.

Florian-Geyer-Festspiele Giebelstadt
FOR ROSEBUSH LOVERS

FAVOURITE MOMENT

FOR ROSEBUSH LOVERS

June
Königsberg and its picturesque half-timbered houses is a jewel. At the castle mountain, 100 cultivators of exquisite roses from all over Germany showcase their creations every year during the month of June.

Rose Fair
SEVEN WONDERFUL SUMMER NIGHTS

FAVOURITE MOMENT

SEVEN WONDERFUL SUMMER NIGHTS

July-August
During the summer, there are concerts at the Bad Neustadt Market Square on seven Thursday evenings. As the director of the city’s cultural department sums it up: “It is our intention to thoroughly entertain our visitors with music of the highest acumen.” Don’t wait.

Bad Neustadt Market Square Summer
CULTURE ON THE WATER

FAVOURITE MOMENT

CULTURE ON THE WATER

July – August
The Hafensommer Festival features up-and-coming as well as established artists from the worlds of music, dance and theater. And it all happens literally on the Main River, on a stage that is docked at the Old Harbor. Different and very cool.

Hafensommer Festival
FAIR FUN IN MARKTHEIDENFELD

FAVOURITE MOMENT

FAIR FUN IN MARKTHEIDENFELD

at the beginning of August
The Laurenzi Fair at the beginning of August is always worth a visit; it’s a spectacle that has everything: A rollercoaster, fireworks, a wine village and a beer garden. Anything your heart desires.

MUSIC IN THE VINEYARD

FAVOURITE MOMENT

MUSIC IN THE VINEYARD

summer
Jazz matinees, music at night and Dixie evenings at the Hallburg Fortress along the Main River Loop all summer long. The location is a dream. A must-do.

Hallburg Music Summer
CHAMBERMUSIC AT THE CASTLE

FAVOURITE MOMENT

CHAMBERMUSIC AT THE CASTLE

once each month
In the Grand Hall of the Homburg Castle you can enjoy the sounds of times gone by: Concerts played on meticulously restored instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries. During breaks, enjoy a glass of wine and the marvelous view across the Main River Valley.

Clavier am Main

Things You should not miss

Mainfranken has so much to offer! From big events that draw crowds to small happenings that are fun and unique to this area. A common denominator for all is the beautiful surroundings.

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