Würzburg's sports festival: triathlon, culture and wine fun on June 15th!

Würzburg's sports festival: triathlon, culture and wine fun on June 15th!

Today, June 15, 2025, the Erlabrunn bathing lake will be transformed into a sporting center because the 16th Würzburg Triathlon is on the program. The event, which starts at 10 a.m., offers participants the opportunity to compete in various distances: everything from the everyone's distance to the Olympic distance to the middle distance is on offer. With swimming distances ranging from 300 meters for beginners to 2.1 kilometers for experienced athletes, there is something for everyone. The cycling and running routes are also excellently prepared, with a 34 km long cycling route and a 5 km running route awaiting participants in the everyone's distance.

The Triafreunde portal provides information about the individual distances: The Olympic distance includes 1.5 km of swimming, followed by 38 km of cycling and 10 km of running, while the middle distance consists of 2.1 km of swimming, 80 km of cycling and 20 km of running. To make the event even more attractive, the organizers have also carefully planned the cycling route, which leads through picturesque towns such as Zellingen and Billingshausen. Anyone interested in looking at the results and rankings can find them on the official website wuerzburg-triathlon.de.

Variety of events in Würzburg

But the triathlon is not the only event that takes place in Würzburg today. The backyard at Mainaustraße 50 invites you to “Culture in the Backyard” from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This hustle and bustle includes a design market, a flea market and a unique tattoo walk-in, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a little creativity and treats with cake and music.

For all those who want to spend time with musical delicacies, Café Koer on Semmelstraße offers smooth and groovy beats from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshing vegan Volo and the specially prepared Affogato Specials are also a delight here.

Wine lovers can look forward to the Hofschoppenfest at the Bürgerspital, which tempts with Franconian delicacies and fine wines in the idyllic inner courtyard every day from 3 p.m. to midnight. If you like it traditional, you should visit the Neuseser Glatzenweinfest in Neuses am Berg, which also starts at 10 a.m. and features its traditional Glatzen award.

Leisure opportunities and events

The city also boasts other celebrations. The fire brigade festival in Riedenheim not only invites you to a celebration of its 150th anniversary, but also provides interludes and festivities from 6 p.m. Another highlight is the 1.FC Eibelstadt market square, where live music and excellent wines are presented from Saturday to Monday.

For a relaxing end to the day, there are indoor swimming pools in and around Würzburg, such as the Nautiland or the KissSalis Therme, both of which are open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you like it lively, you can try out the leisure activities such as laser tag or the Sky and Sand trampoline hall in the various cities in the region.

While the Würzburg Triathlon attracts sports enthusiasts, the city also offers a wealth of cultural and culinary experiences that have something for everyone. So today is the perfect day to experience top sporting performances as well as enjoy the atmosphere of the city!