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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Discover the best top things to do in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany including Mercedes-Benz Museum, Schloss Heidelberg, Munsterplatz, Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge), Freiburg Cathedral, Ulmer Muenster, Monastic Island of Reichenau, Constance Harbour, Black Forest High Road, Altstadt (Old Town).
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1. Mercedes-Benz Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8,161 reviews
The Museum celebrates the automobile invented by Carl Benz in 1886: it relates its history and tells its stories, bringing both alive by placing them in the context of technology, day-to-day life, social history and popular culture. More than 160 vehicles of all types are the main protagonists. They range from some of the oldest automobiles ever built to legendary racing cars and futuristic research vehicles. Together with other exhibits, they form the centrepiece of the permanent exhibition covering a total of 16,500 square metres in twelve rooms. This unparalleled world can be discovered on two tours that follow a 'Legend' and 'Collection' narrative.
Reviewed By swiftblink - Gartringen, Germany
A mazing museum of automotive history, brilliantly laid out in a logical fashion with very good information relating to world history as you start from the top at the beginning and work your way down to the present at the bottom. Lots to see and some great photo opportunities. Take plenty of time. 2hours at least. The shop at the end of museum is good but a bit pricey. And we were lucky, in front of museum was a classic car meeting that day. Many american muscle cars to see.
2. Schloss Heidelberg
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4.5 based on 7,450 reviews
Each year, Heidelberg Palace attracts around one Million visitors from all over the world. Since the 19th century, These impressive ruins have been synonymous with Romanticism. The Heidelberg Tun, the statues on the facade and the gardens of the palace are Highlights of any visit.
Reviewed By JudyM1888 - Ocean View, Australia
A must do in Heidelberg.Take the funicular railway to the castle and enjoy fantastic views over the city.A guided tour of the castle allows a much better insight the the history and the lives of nobility who lived there. If you have lunch at the castle cafe-the apple strudel and the rhubarb water are highly recommended.
3. Munsterplatz
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4.5 based on 1,509 reviews
This town square, built next to and named after Freiburg's famous cathedral, is still a major center of the city's social activity.
Reviewed By Tanina
There is a nice market near the Cathedral. And Rote lange is absolutely tasty! And next week-end we had fish sandwiches. As well as bought some samples of German sausages and French cheeses. Besides we bought some of the farmer produce of an excellent quality for daily use which was very helpful as we were staying in an apartment nearby for 9 days with self service! Recommend very much!
4. Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
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4.5 based on 2,030 reviews
This beautiful 18th-century bridge connects the two sides of the Neckar River.
Reviewed By meenakshimuthusamy - Chennai District, India
The place is good and nice view.Very beautiful and interesting to see again and again.Very calm place and good time always to spend a day to see places.
5. Freiburg Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,490 reviews
Reviewed By maryjos742 - Tallahassee, United States
The market surrounds the the cathedral in the center of the old section of town. The market gives the square a vitality with vendors selling local, seasonal produce, flowers, food, and other products. Concerts on the cathedral's organ occur every Saturday morning and feature both traditional and contemporary works. You can take tours of the cathedral by the docents and even visit the workshop where new stonework is carved using traditional tools.
6. Ulmer Muenster
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4.5 based on 1,880 reviews
Reviewed By Honighase - San Damiano d'Asti, Italy
The interior of the minster was much more impressive than I had expected. The modern stained glass windows are unique. And of course going up the highest steeple in the world is an extraordinary experience.
7. Monastic Island of Reichenau
8. Constance Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 938 reviews
Reviewed By Gargoyle6258
We rode the catamaran from Friedrichshafen to Constance. What a fun trip. We first went to the Zeppelin Museum and then rode the catamaran across Lake Constance arriving in Constance Harbour to view the The Imperia statue at the entrance of the harbour. We disembarked and had lunch at a nice little Pizza place and then walked around the beautiful little town. Got back in time for our return trip to Friedrichshafen. It was lovely!
9. Black Forest High Road
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Scenic road through the heart of the northern black forest. Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt.
Reviewed By Beerlover43
Beautiful drive, the road is in excellent condition ,there are plenty off pull-offs for pictures and there a Gasthaus every few kilometres it seems
10. Altstadt (Old Town)
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4.5 based on 3,152 reviews
The Old Town of Heidelberg starts from Sofienstrasse and brings you to the castle. In the middle there is the University Area (the oldest university in Germany), the main shopping street (Hauptstrasse) and it includes to famous Karl-Theodor-Bridge / the Old bridge.
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Exploring the Old Town makes the best day trip. It is such a beautiful city and it is very easy to walk between all of the main sights in this area. TIPS: 1. TRAIN - My most important tip if you’re arriving by train is to make sure that you get off at Heidelberg Alstadt station. This will place you right at the Old Town. Don’t do what we did and leap off at Heidelberg Hbf (Central Station). We had to walk about 30 minutes to get to Alstadt. Mostly we could walk along the river which was at least a pleasant walk. 2. PLANNING AHEAD - although everything is close together, there is too much to see in only one day so I’d recommend deciding what you’ll see and what you’ll skip before you go. 3. TIMING - We arrived at around 11am and left around 4pm. We had enough time to look at the Old Bridge, walk through Kornmarkt and Marktplatz squares, catch a cable car to the Schloss (castle) and walk the Philosophers Path in the afternoon. 4. KING’S THRONE FUNICULAR - If you are planning to catch the funicular train up to King’s Throne (Königstuhl), be aware that there can be a long wait at the mid-section station so I’d recommend asking at the ticket desk before you buy the ticket. We’d planned to go but changed our mind when they warned us to expect a 2 hour wait at the second funicular. Instead we opted to get the funicular to the castle only. 5. VISIT CASTLE IN THE MORNING - The queue to the castle can be long too. It took us about 30 - 40 minutes to queue for tickets and get the cable car. From memory, we got there around midday. When we came down a few hours later, the queue had snaked out the door and around the building so I'd suggest doing this earlier in the day. 5. HIGHLIGHTS – The highlight was definitely the Schloss (Castle). The views over the town and river were outstanding, the castle (although in ruins) is very picturesque and the grounds are beautiful. The castle ticket also includes the Apothecary Museum (surprisingly interesting) and the Tun (world’s largest wine keg).
