Nestled in the Main Valley directly on the river is the charming town of Dettelbach, home to an almost completely intact city wall, two large sally ports, and many tiny towers. The narrow alleyways and old half-timbered houses invite visitors to stroll through the Middle Ages. 

A distinct landmark is the late-gothic town hall built above the brook. The parish church, with its two dissimilar towers, is visible from near and far. The pilgrimage church “Maria im Sand” rises in front of the walls of the Old Town and boasts numerous works of art dating back to the renaissance and baroque periods.

The green Mainfranken Park outside the city gates entice guests with its many leisure activities. Be enchanted by the picturesque view of the town and enjoy the Franconian hospitality, romance, and wine in Dettelbach am Main.

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We’re happy to organize guided tours through Dettelbach, carriage rides, raft rides, Main River cruises, wine tastings, city and church tours, vineyard hikes, and canoe rides.

Recreational Activities 

Surrounding Sights and Attractions

• Late-gothic Dettelbach town hall with double-barreled flight of stairs and announcement hall (ca. 1512)
• Dettelbach Pillory (1674)
• Dettelbach parish church with two dissimilar towers – former Knight’s Castle of the “Herren von Thetilabach” (1444 - 1774)
• Dettelbach city fortifications with 2 sally ports and 32 towers; all-around accessible
  (ca. 1500)
• “Maria im Sand” pilgrimage church (1505 - 1616)
• Dettelbach medieval city center with many half-timbered houses 
• Haslau and Surrounding Area Community Group Museum in the Kirchnerhaus                      
• Craftsman Museum in the Dettelbach Falter Tower
• Freizeitland Geiselwind (16 km)
• UNESCO World Heritage Würzburg Residence and Court Garden (18 km)
• Sommerhausen Animal Park (18 km)
• Wertheim Village (50 km)
• Bad Mergentheim Wildlife Park (54 km)
• Nuremberg Zoo (90 km)

Nearby Cities

Würzburg (18 km)
Rothenburg o.T. (70 km)
Nuremberg (90 km)
Frankfurt (120 km)