Nikolausberg

Nikolausberg is a peak in Höchberg, Würzburg, Bavaria and has an elevation of 359 metres. Nikolausberg is situated nearby to the quarter Obere Zellerau, as well as near the suburb Steinbachtal.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Marienberg Fortress and Würzburg Cathedral.

Marienberg Fortress

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Marienberg Fortress is a prominent landmark on the left bank of the Main river in Würzburg, in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. It is a symbol of Würzburg and served as a home of the local prince-bishops for nearly five centuries.

Würzburg Cathedral

Church

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Würzburg Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany, dedicated to Saint Kilian. It is the seat of the Bishop of Würzburg and has served as the burial place for the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg for hundreds of years.

Old Main Bridge

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Würzburg and Veitshöchheim.

Würzburg

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Würzburg or Wuerzburg is in Franconia, in northern Bavaria, Germany. It is the largest city in the Lower Franconia region, famous throughout Germany for its wine and as the northern end of the Romantic Road.

Veitshöchheim

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Veitshöchheim is a town of 9,500 people in Lower Franconia, Germany. Its main claim to fame and indeed the first thing many people think of when hearing the name is the fact that Fastnacht in Franken, a humorous TV program during carnival, is shot here.