Surrounding

Heidelberg

Heidelberg, the romantic city on the Neckar River, delights visitors with a wealth of attractions, first-class restaurants, and diverse shopping opportunities.

The old town of Heidelberg, known for its picturesque alleys and historic buildings, invites you to take a leisurely stroll. Particularly impressive is Heidelberg Castle, majestically towering over the city. The Old Bridge offers breathtaking views and connects the two parts of the city. Heidelberg University, one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe, shapes the cityscape and contributes to its lively atmosphere.

The Heidelberg Congress Center hosts numerous events that blend culture and knowledge. Enjoy the culinary diversity in the many restaurants, and experience an unforgettable shopping experience in the charming boutiques and stores of the old town. Let Heidelberg enchant you!

Mannheim

Mannheim offers a wide range of opportunities to fully enjoy the city.

A vibrant metropolis known for its first-class restaurants, diverse shopping opportunities, and impressive sights. Mannheim, an important cultural and economic center in the Rhine-Neckar region, invites you to an unforgettable stay full of discoveries.

Special places like the majestic Mannheim Palace, the historic Water Tower, the beautiful Luisenpark, and the modern SAP Arena offer something for every taste. Explore the city and enjoy the unique combination of tradition and modernity that makes Mannheim so special.

Bad Dürkheim

Bad Dürkheim is a spa town and district seat in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, on the edge of the Palatinate Forest in Rhineland-Palatinate. Among other things, Bad Dürkheim is known for the Dürkheim Giant Barrel, the largest wine barrel in the world, as well as the world’s largest wine festival, the ‘Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt’.

Deidesheim

The unique combination of (wine) culture, connection to nature, southern joie de vivre, sense of tradition, and openness to the world gives this ‘different paradise’ on the German Wine Route a unique charm.

The picturesque old town with St. Ulrich Parish Church (15th century), the Spital Church (1494), the historic Town Hall, and the Andreas Fountain on the market square invite visitors to take a stroll through history.

The town garden with its Mediterranean terrace and the castle park offer visitors a wide variety of Mediterranean and exotic plants from around the world that have become established in Deidesheim’s mild climate. The newest attraction in the castle park is the Adventure Garden, a recreational and experience area for all generations.

A visit to the Museum of Wine Culture in the historic Town Hall is highly recommended. The exhibition vividly illustrates the many different ways in which people are connected to wine.

Neustadt an der Weinstraße

Neustadt an der Weinstraße is located in a prime position at the edge of the Palatinate Forest and at the center of the German Wine Route. Neustadt’s most important resources are its unique location, cultural landscape, and unspoiled environment. Viticulture plays an outstanding role: Neustadt and its nine wine villages make up the second-largest wine-growing community in Germany.

Neustadt an der Weinstraße sees itself as both an attractive regional and international hub, as well as an interesting place to live and relax, offering an exceptionally diverse range of leisure activities. The town center is an architectural gem and includes one of the very rare stone houses of the Palatinate, dating back to the 13th century. Hambach Castle is considered the ‘cradle of German democracy.

Hambach

Hambach, which has carried the name suffix ‘an der Weinstraße’ as a vintner’s village since 1935, was incorporated into the independent city of Neustadt an der Weinstraße in 1969, of which it is the second-largest district.

Schwetzingen

The asparagus town of Schwetzingen lies 10 km west of Heidelberg and is located in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Schwetzingen is known for its largely preserved baroque palace complex with park, which is part of the Castle Road, a holiday route established in 1954 running from Mannheim to Prague. Schwetzinger asparagus is considered the best.

Rhine Cycle Route Speyer – Worms

This culturally rich stage takes you along the Rhine from the impressive Imperial Cathedral in Speyer to the next Imperial Cathedral in Worms.

From Speyer, you first follow the flood protection dike, passing the modern bridge of the A61. You then cycle past beautiful lakes and the Otterstadt Old Rhine. The natural areas around the old branches of the Rhine are designated as nature reserves and natural flood plains, offering a stunning backdrop.

From Altrip, the route continues along the Neuhofen Old Rhine until you rejoin the cycle path that branches off into the Rhine meadows before Rheingönheim. Alternatively, from Altrip, you can take the right side of the Rhine through a forest park on the Reißinsel towards Mannheim. You then cross back to the left side of the Rhine via the “Mannemer Brigg.”

The route continues along the extensive urban area of Ludwigshafen. Following good signage, you eventually pass the large BASF chemical plant and return to open countryside.

On a beautiful cycle path, either on the flood protection dike or directly along the Rhine, the city of Worms gradually comes into view. Through the Rhine forest, you reach the Nibelungen Bridge and continue cycling into the historic center of Worms to the Imperial Cathedral.

Speyer Climbing Forest

Experience Speyer from above and climb into the treetops at breathtaking heights across 10 different climbing courses. Whether it’s a team-building event, corporate gathering, or birthday party, in the Speyer Climbing Forest you’ll have the adventure of a lifetime.

Palatinate Forest

In the Palatinate, thousands of kilometers of hiking trails are waiting to be discovered and explored. Get to know the three Palatinate premium hiking trails (Palatinate High Trail, Palatinate Forest Trail, and Palatinate Wine Trail) and enjoy the beautiful nature of the Palatinate Forest. Experience the advantages of Palatinate hospitality as well. Along the trails, there are numerous opportunities to stop and enjoy various wines, because one thing should be part of every hike: a visit to one of the serviced huts in the Palatinate Forest.