WELCOME TIPS FOR ONE DAY: TO RECREATION SERVICE 10 Luisenpark IN A NUTSHELL First time in Mannheim? Only here for a short trip? We have Theodor-Heuss-Anlage 2, 68165 Mannheim Tourist Information Mannheim put together the most important sites, locations and activities Relaxing in nature, in the middle of the city? Willy-Brandt-Platz 5 to help you experience Mannheim’s diversity. In “Luisenpark”, the great city park, both young 68161 Mannheim and old can enjoy a holiday feeling every day. phone +49 621 293-8700 Here, you will find inspiration for a short or extended stay in TIPS FOR ONE DAY: [email protected] the “city of squares”, how Mannheim is named for the streets 11 TECHNOSEUM EXPERIENCE NATURE www.visit-mannheim.com laid out in a grid pattern. Only here for a flying visit? Check the Museumsstraße 1, 68165 Mannheim tips for one to three hours for the absolute must-sees. If you A hands-on museum for little discoverers, great inventors, doers, 15 Bike ride along the river www.facebook.com/mannheim.quadratestadt have a little more time to discover the city, you will find further and everyone brave enough to give it a go. Two hundred years Starting point: Hans-Reschke-Ufer, 68165 Mannheim www.instagram.com/visit.mannheim suggestions here for the first, second and third day of your of technological and social history and more than 100 experi- The cycle route “Neckartal-Radweg” runs along the banks of visit. These are grouped together in themed sections and will ment stations are waiting for you to discover them. the Neckar. Enjoy a wonderful day out along the river as it give you some ideas for your agenda. winds through idyllic villages and passes lush fields. Follow 12 Harbour tour the signposted route to visit the neighbouring town and Would you like to find out more and get to Please note that it may not be possible to visit all the sugges- Starting point: Pier “Mannheim-Kurpfalzbrücke” former royal seat of , among other places. know Mannheim even better? tions in the specified timeframe. We therefore recommend to Mannheim, the city between two rivers. What better way to Our compact, themed brochures contain select individual attractions. experience it than by boat? A harbour tour is the best way to 16 Waldpark & Reißinsel Nature Reserve cultural highlights, more tips for your stay view the port area and the large container ships on the rivers Starting point: Stephanienufer, 68163 Mannheim and an extensive range of guided tours. Rhine and Neckar. This extensive green area offers meadows, streams and an abundance of trees and animals. The “Waldpark” merges 13 District Little Istanbul seamlessly into the “Reißinsel”, one of the most important Starting point: G1, 68159 Mannheim protected meadow areas in the Upper Rhine region. A real Kofta, pide, apple tea, gold jewellery, and bridal fashion as far treat for nature lovers. as the eye can see – a voyage of discovery for the senses. Dive into Mannheim’s international diversity. RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION Purino Publisher RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION Strandbadweg 1, 68199 Mannheim Stadtmarketing Mannheim GmbH Istanbul Restaurant The “Strandbad”, Mannheim’s former bathing beach is E4, 6, 68159 Mannheim H1, 14, 68159 Mannheim home to what must be one of the most beautiful water- Date: November 2019 Turkish specialities from the grill in a lively atmosphere. side culinary attractions. Built on stilts, the restaurant

offers authentic Italian cuisine. Photocredits: EVENINGS Stadtmarketing Mannheim GmbH, Daniel Lukac (insides and cover) and Achim Mende (insides) 14 District Jungbusch VRNnextbike Starting point: Jungbuschstraße, 68159 Mannheim Not sure whether to bring your bike? Why not simply rent one This creative and trendy neighbourhood has popular bars, through the public bike sharing system? A bike to hire is never clubs, galleries and restaurants for an eventful and unfor- far from a bus or tram stop – simply register online in advance gettable evening. and get pedalling. www.vrnnextbike.de/en TIPS FOR ONE DAY: CULTURE AND SHOPPING

TOP 6 Guided tours – Tourist Information Mannheim 14 12 ATTRACTIONS Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 68161 Mannheim Our wide range of customised guided tours provide an IN KURZ & KNACKIG exciting view of the city. Whether you are into culture, 13 history, inventions, or the city’s modern era, we have the 4 right tour for every taste. 5 9 15 7 Shopping 3 2 Starting point: Friedrichsplatz, 68161 Mannheim With the shopping streets “Planken”, “Fressgasse”, and “Kunst- 2 TIPS FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE HOURS IN MANNHEIM: straße” as well as the shopping mall “Q 6 Q 7”, the city centre is

7 1 a true shopping paradise that provides everything the shopper’s 1 3 1 Wasserturm and Friedrichsplatz Paradeplatz 2 heart could desire. All your wishes come true here! 10 Friedrichsplatz, 68161 Mannheim O1, 68161 Mannheim The historic water tower which is a famous landmark in This large square is at the heart of the city centre. In the middle, 8 Mannheim is located in the middle of one of the most beautiful you will find the Grupello fountain, with ten paths leading to it in RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION Art Nouveau complexes in Europe, directly on “Friedrichsplatz” a star formation. The green areas and benches are the perfect ROOF Bar Mannheim

6 square. The impressive green area with fountains, footpaths place for a short break. Q7, 27, 68161 Mannheim and arcades is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors Extraordinary drinks and one of the most stunning alike. Cafés and restaurants invite you to linger, and the illumi- 4 Marktplatz, Altes Rathaus with St. Sebastian views over Mannheim. nated fountain provide a spectacular light show in the evenings. G1, 68159 Mannheim The market square, home of the old town hall and parish church 8 Kunsthalle Mannheim 11 1 of St Sebastian, provides the Baroque setting for a weekly mar- Friedrichsplatz 4, 68165 Mannheim CAFÉ RECOMMENDATION ket. The square has many restaurants and an international flair. Dolceamaro The Kunsthalle Mannheim is one of the world’s oldest public collections of modern art. The new building allows visitors to Friedrichsplatz 13, 68165 Mannheim 5 Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen (rem) take their time as they stroll between the gallery rooms, over Snacks and coffee specialities in a cosy atmosphere. C5, 68159 Mannheim bridges and terraces, to the restaurant, shop and much more. The museums “Reiss-Engelhorn” are the largest municipally funded museum complex in southern . The four 2 Barockschloss Mannheim and Jesuitenkirche EVENINGS exhibition buildings form a vibrant museum quarter in the Bismarckstraße, 68161 Mannheim 9 Nationaltheater Mannheim heart of the city around the square “Toulonplatz”. Mannheim Baroque Palace is the second-largest Baroque palace Goetheplatz 1, 68161 Mannheim in Europe and sits impressively at the edge of the squares. Opera, plays, dramas and the 2 The former residence of the prince-electors with its extensive national youth theatre. Enjoy CAFÉ RECOMMENDATION forecourt is an absolute must for lovers of castles and court life. a special evening at one of Eis Fontanella A stone’s throw away, you will find the Jesuit Church, one of the Germany’s oldest and largest 16 O4, 5, 68161 Mannheim most impressive sacred buildings in Mannheim. With its im- municipal repertory theatres. The “Spaghetti-Eis” – an ice cream made to look like a pressive Baroque exterior and its magnificent interior, the former bowl of spaghetti – was invented here. court church is a real highlight of the city.