This Wurzburg Practical Information guide will enlighten you on some of the things you need to know before traveling to Wurzburg.

Visa and Passport

If you are planning to visit and explore Wurzburg you will be required to bring along your valid passport and IDs. However, whether you are required to obtain a visa will depend upon your citizenship. If you are a citizen of the European Union you don’t need a visa to enter Wurzburg. If you are a citizen of United States of America, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, New Zealand, Israel, and Japan you are not required to have a visa. However if you plan to stay for more than 3 months you will be required to obtain a visa. Citizens from Africa and Asia are required to obtain a visa for any purpose to be able to enter this Germany.

Tax Exemption

When you shop in and around the city of Wurzburg you will be charged 19 percent VAT for every purchase you make. However, if you plan to bring these items back to your country which is outside the European Union (EU), you can get a refund when you leave the country. Inform the retailer that you are about to export your purchased outside the EU. He will give you a special export invoice or a Tax Free Shopping Check. Present the invoice or check together with a proof of your residency (passport or ID) to the Customs Service during your departure and you will receive your VAT refund.

Climate

It is best to visit this city during summer when the temperature is around 25 degrees C/77 degrees F and humidity is fairly high. May to October are pretty brisk months, and beer gardens are open all over the city. If you love skiing, snowboarding and other activities you might want to visit from the start of winter season beginning in November.

Time Zone

With regards to the time zone, Wurzburg belongs to the Central European time zone (CET). That means Wurzburg is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the US and 1 hour in ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Currency

The official currency in this city is the euro "€". It would be advisable to change your local currency into euros. There are several money changers and banks where you can change your money. However, it is advisable to change a small amount of your local currency in your own country before leaving for Wurzburg.