Hotel / Weingut Meintzinger
Franconian baroque meets street art and urban industrial — bold, individual, detail-obsessed. The owners call it 'nothing standard.' Historic stone bones, contemporary furnishings, graphic design sensibility, and wine everywhere.
Arrive before 22:00 if you want help from staff; after that it's a key safe
Why It Matters
One of Germany's most characterful wine-hotel hybrids. A 220+ year family winery operating inside a 15th-century episcopal summer residence, redesigned by Würzburg architect Reinhard May with a deliberately irreverent aesthetic. Winemaker Jochen Meintzinger focuses on Silvaner and Riesling from the Kapellenberg vineyard. Included in both Tablet Hotels and the Michelin Guide hotel selection.
A working winery and hotel rolled into one, occupying a former summer residence of the Würzburg prince-bishops — a historic grange complex that dates back to 1475. The Meintzinger family has owned and operated the winery here since 1790, and over the past decade-plus has transformed the stone buildings into something genuinely unexpected: ancient cracked walls alongside exposed concrete, ceiling frescoes next to graffiti art, plush armchairs sharing space with hip barstools. It's a 3-star-rated property that punches well above that classification in personality and design. The ESS-Zimmer dining room, self-service wine fridge, LaWell spa, and on-site wine tastings mean you rarely need to leave.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Haus für Freunde (House for Friends)
A separate half-timbered house on the compound — small, cozy, and completely private. Spread over two floors with a kitchen, living and sleeping areas for 4–5 people, and a small sauna. The 'for free spirits' option. Perfect for a group of friends or a family who want their own front door.
Maisonette
A multi-level room option sitting between standard doubles and the suite in terms of price. Exact layout varies; priced within the double room range based on size.
Standard Double Room
Spacious doubles in the same eclectic design as the rest of the hotel. Many have balconies or terraces with views over the old town, church, and rooftops of Frickenhausen. The hotel actively avoids a standardized look — every room feels like a different discovery.
Standard Single Room
Individually styled rooms spread across three floors of the historic building. Each is distinct — expect bold color choices, design furniture, antique touches, and a few surprises. All rooms have bath or shower, WC, and TV. Some have balconies. No elevator, so be prepared for stairs.
Suite
The top tier in the main building — more generous space and premium finishes, though some guests note the absence of a wardrobe as a quirk. From €210 per night including breakfast.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Meintzinger annual courtyard festival — a highlight of the estate calendar that draws guests and locals. Dates vary by year; check the hotel's 'Aktuell' news page for the 2026 date.
Guided tour of the historic Meintzinger wine cellar every Friday and Saturday at 17:00. Includes 3 wines, runs approximately 1 hour, and covers the family's history, winemaking philosophy, and the estate. Limited to 20 people — advance registration required.
A 45-minute guided tasting walk-through of the Meintzinger portfolio for groups of 15 or more. Covers the estate's history and philosophy in a relaxed format. Advance registration required.
No-moderation wine tasting in the Weinzimmer — tell the team what you'd like to try, or let them surprise you. Served in 0.1L pours. No reservation needed, available during Weinzimmer opening hours.
Signposted cycling trails run directly from the hotel. Secure bicycle storage is available on request at reception. The Main river cycling route passes through Frickenhausen.
Well-marked hiking trails accessible directly from the property through the surrounding Franconian wine country and along the Main river.
The hotel maintains a list of recommended local guides who lead walking tours of Frickenhausen. Guests can arrange these independently through contacts provided by reception.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
All rooms accessed via stairs only — including a spiral stone staircase in the historic section. Staff will help carry luggage on request.
Three meeting spaces, each for up to 20 people. The Cubus is a fully air-conditioned glass box under the historic timber roof (46 sqm). Kabinett I (34 sqm) and Kabinett II (41 sqm) are classically styled with restored stucco ceilings and design furniture. Packages from €500 flat for up to 10 people, or €50/person/day for 11+. Includes lunch buffet, drinks, beamer, screen, flipchart.
Available throughout all rooms and public areas.
Included in all room rates. Served 7:00–10:00 in the dining room or, in fine weather April–December, on the sunny terrace. Highly praised by guests. Gluten-free bread and lactose-free milk always available. Non-guests can join with advance enquiry; €25/person.
A public wine refrigerator available to all guests (and reportedly accessible to non-guests too) after the ESS-Zimmer closes at 21:00. Full-bottle purchases; corkage fee applies for bottles taken to rooms.
Two terraces available — including a rooftop terrace with views over the old town. Used for breakfast in summer and wine drinking year-round.
Covered bicycle storage hall available on request at reception.
Two courtyard parking areas on either side of the main building, available to hotel guests at no charge.
Two EV charging wallboxes in the right courtyard. Scan the QR code on the wallbox to activate; charging costs billed directly to your credit card. Not complimentary.
Full Meintzinger wine range available to purchase at shop.weingut-meintzinger.de for delivery, or in-person at the Weinzimmer during opening hours.
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