Wertheim · Baden-Württemberg · Historic German Town & Municipality

Wertheim (Wertheim) — Travel Guide

Wertheim (Wertheim) — Historic German Town & Municipality. Hub: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Wertheim (Wertheim, Baden-Württemberg)

Wertheim (Wertheim) — Wertheim, Baden-Württemberg · Einwohnerzahl: 24,869 · 174 m.

Provinz / BezirkWertheim
Region / KantonBaden-Württemberg
Airport & DB RailFrankfurt Airport (FRA) · Würzburg Hbf
Daily Budget€105–€205 ($115–$225)

Anreise & Nahverkehr

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) · Würzburg Hbf. €58 Deutschlandticket & DB ICE Sparpreis.

Top Sights & Landmarks

  • Wertheim Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus
  • Wertheim Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates
  • Baden-Württemberg Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Wertheim

Local Food & Regional German Specialties

In Wertheim (Baden-Württemberg), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Baden-Württemberg Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.

  • Schwäbische Maultaschen & Käsespätzle — Swabian pasta pockets stuffed with seasoned meat and spinach, plus hand-scraped egg noodles baked with mountain cheese and crispy onions.
  • Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte — Authentic Black Forest gateau layered with chocolate sponge, sour cherries, whipped cream, and Kirschwasser cherry brandy.
  • Zwiebelrostbraten — Pan-seared Swabian roast beef topped with caramelized onions and Spätzle.

Look for morning farmers' stalls on Wertheim's Marktplatz along with regional hubs like Stuttgarter Markthalle (Art Nouveau) & Freiburg Münstermarkt. Pair your meal with Baden Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Württemberg Trollinger & Rothaus Tannenzäpfle Pils.