Aub: Half-timbered houses, hospital museum and pilgrimage routes
Accommodation in Aub
Half-timbered houses and market square ensemble
Aub lies in the Gollach Valley and has preserved its medieval townscape, with half-timbered houses featuring pointed gables. This character is particularly evident in the market square: the cohesive ensemble comprises a Late Gothic town hall, a Baroque Marian column, and numerous imposing half-timbered houses and townhouses. Different periods and architectural forms come together here, rather than Aub’s historic architecture being confined to a single building.
Aub’s parish church adds a distinctive artistic touch with a Crucifixion group by Tilman Riemenschneider. Together with the market square and its half-timbered houses, it offers a multifaceted view of the town’s built heritage: from its civic townscape to a specific work of art in the church.
Hospital history at the Franconian Hospital Museum
The Franconian Hospital Museum Aub presents the history of hospitals in Franconia across 1,500 m² of exhibition space, from the perspectives of art, culture, social history and religious devotion. It is housed in the hospital’s Gothic core building and includes the church as well as the hospital rooms, also known as church rooms. The historic architecture and the different perspectives on hospital history give the subject a tangible setting.
The museum introduces the idea of the hospital through the Seven Works of Mercy. This connects the history of the institution with questions of social security and care. Those interested in everyday and social history will find a different way to discover Aub here than by looking at its half-timbered houses, town hall or art.
Pilgrimage routes and getting your bearings
Four signposted pilgrimage routes pass through Aub: the Way of St. James, the Via Romea, the Kunigundenweg and the Franconian Marienweg. They add a spiritual perspective to the town’s cultural themes. Before setting out, it is worth checking the current route, as conditions along the trails can change.
There is also a convenient reference point for finding your way around town: a town map with a walking tour is located at the entrance to the Aub library. Alongside information about the pilgrimage routes, it can help you plan a walk around Aub.
Choose the focus of your trip
When looking for a holiday apartment in Aub, you can start by considering what you would like your trip to focus on: the medieval townscape, art and hospital history, or one of the pilgrimage routes that pass through Aub. These are different ways to explore the same town. This lets you choose a base that suits the subjects you are most interested in seeing locally, without limiting your stay to just one attraction.
More cultural and historical highlights in the wider Würzburg destination
Other towns in the wider Würzburg destination offer their own cultural and historical highlights. In Ochsenfurt, the historic old town is framed by an almost complete fortification system with numerous town gates and towers. The New Town Hall dates from the 15th century; its Lanzentürmchen tower houses a unique figurine and moon clock. The fortifications and clockwork reveal different facets of the historic townscape.
In Röttingen, the oldest buildings of Brattenstein Castle date from the 12th and 13th centuries. The castle was home to various noble families, including the Lords of Hohenlohe. Since July 21, 1984, its courtyard has been the venue for the Röttingen FRANKENFESTSPIELE. Another way to discover the town is the roughly 2-kilometer-long Sundial Trail, which passes 25 different sundials within and around the town walls.
Sculptures by various artists stand among the green spaces along the Main river promenade in Veitshöchheim. There is also a large adventure playground with equipment for all age groups, including a trampoline and climbing wall, as well as a barefoot path and a Kneipp pool for walking in water. The same promenade brings together outdoor art and a range of activities.
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Thüngersheim, Theilheim, Hausen bei Würzburg, Ochsenfurt, Helmstadt, Giebelstadt, Veitshöchheim, Eibelstadt.
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