Discover the Rhine-Neckar region!
Visitors to the Rhine-Neckar Region have a vast choice of tourist attractions. Find a selection of all the possibilities here.
Mannheim - At the confluence of Rhine and Neckar
In the "City of Squares" - named after the grid-shaped layout of the city centre - you will find elector's monuments and modern architecture, a unique array of cultural events and the irresistible shopping areas "An den Planken" and "Breite Strasse". Take a tour of the second largest city in Baden-Württemberg, you may want to visit the Wasserturm (Watertower), the baroque castle and the Christuskirche; take a walk through the Luisenpark and broaden your horizons by visiting the Planetarium, the Landesmuseum für Technik und Arbeit [State Museum for Technology and Work] or the Kunsthalle [Arts Centre].
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Heidelberg - Romantic at the Neckar river
No matter if you look down from the majestic Königsstuhl or take in the view from the Alte Brücke up to the Heidelberg Castle - both impressions will be memorable, just like the sights of Germany's oldest university town: the world-famous castle ruins with the German Pharmacy museum, the Heidelberg Grosses Fass [the world's largest wine barrel] and the castle gardens, the romantic old city with its lively alleys. Have fun shopping in the precinct Hauptstrasse, visit the Museum of the Palatinate, the Museum of Egyptology or the University's Botanical Garden.
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Speyer - Imperial legacy, modern technology
Next to the historically significant, as for example the Speyer Cathedral or the Old Gate, you can also discover modern attractions, like the Sea Life with its colourful underwater world or the Technology museum with 20th Century achievements.
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Karlsruhe - "Fan City" at the Rhine river
The Baden State Museum in the Karlsruhe Castle - located at the centre of the fanshaped city lay-out - exhibits art and every day objects dating from the Stone Age up to the 19th Century. Next to the traditional, the art scene sets score on innovation, to be seen in the unique ZKM, the Centre for Art and Media Technology. Enjoy nature in Karlsruhe, it is plentiful - a handsome 2000 acres, i.e. in the Botanical Garden, the City Park or the Zoo.
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Stuttgart - State Capital of Baden-Württemberg
The vibrant metropolis inspires its visitors with magnificent castles and state-of-the art architecture, sweeping park areas in the heart of the city, cultural variety and top-class International sport events. While at the "Cradle of the Automobile", make sure that you explore the spectacular Mercedes-Benz Museum with its fascinating architecture in the shape of a double helix. At the Porsche museum you will find more than 20 different exhibits (production cars, prototypes and race cars as well). They give an impressive overview to the development of cars at Porsche.
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Mainz - State Capital of Rhineland-Palatinate
The relics of Roman temples, the impressive St. Martin cathedral and the magnificent baroque buildings bear witness to the 2000 year heritage. Retracing the footsteps of Johannes Gutenberg, you will find yourself in the World Museum for the Art of Book printing; while retracing Chagall's footsteps, you will end up in the St. Stephan Cathedral. Enjoy a stroll across the market place or the popular promenade Augustinerstrasse following your excursions into history.
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