LEISURE ACTIVITIES TABLE OF CONTENTS IS ALWAYS WORTH A TRIP IS RECREATIVE In cooperation with BAHNHIT.DE, the Luisenpark p. 4 specialist for affordable city trips by train, Herzogenriedpark p. 5 we are offering you fantastic train & Bundesgartenschau Mannheim 2023 p. 6 hotel deals. Waldpark & Reißinsel Nature Reserve p. 7

Enjoy a relaxing and climate-friendly journey to Mannheim by train and ex- MANNHEIM IS SHOPPING perience all that the “city of squares” Planken p. 9 has to offer. Whether for sightseeing at engelhorn Mode im Quadrat p. 10 the Baroque palace and historic water Q 6 Q 7 Mannheim – Das Quartier p. 10 tower, shopping in the Planken pedest- Culinary Lifestyle p. 11 rian zone, or soaking up culture in one of the many museums – Mannheim is always worth a trip! MANNHEIM IS INSPIRING Your advantages at a glance TECHNOSEUM p. 13 Three or more nights in selected Planetarium Mannheim p. 14 hotels, breakfast included Kurpfälzer Meile der Innovationen p. 15 Round trip by train from anywhere in Europe with Deutsche Bahn, inclu- ding ICE high-speed trains MANNHEIM IS FOR EXPLORING Either 1st or 2nd class travel Regional Excursions p. 16 Seat reservation and City Ticket for On the Water p. 18 public transport included Excursions by Bike p. 19 Neighbouring Cities p. 20

Book now at: Event Highlights p. 22 www.visit-mannheim.de/en/travel-deals Service p. 25 General Map p. 26

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People love Mannheim’s numerous impressive green spaces – right in the middle of the city.

The blend of urbanity and nature is part of Mannheim’s particular charm. The rivers Rhine and , the large city parks and the small green spaces and play areas are ideal locations for play, sports and cosy picnics. You can also take a deep breath of fresh air in the nature reserves and forests just Luisenpark outside the city. HERZOGENRIEDPARK

The “Herzogenriedpark” invites families, open-air sports LUISENPARK fans and people looking for peace and quiet to countless different activities in 21 hectares of space. Admire artistically arranged flower beds, discover wildlife, enjoy culture or simply let the world go by – in the “Luisen- Green for everyone! Explore the romantic farmer's garden, park”, every day becomes a mini-holiday. the lake surrounded by meadows, the enchanted rose garden or one of the many shady avenues of trees. Immerse yourself in a fascinating and lively park landscape. Drift about in “Gondoletta” boats, climb over rocks in the mountain stream, watch fascinating animals and enjoy a cup www.herzogenriedpark.de of tea in the largest original Chinese tea house in Europe. Herzogenriedpark Max-Joseph-Straße, 68169 Mannheim Neuer Messplatz

www.luisenpark.de Theodor-Heuss-Anlage 2, 68165 Mannheim Luisenpark/TECHNOSEUM

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WALDPARK & REISSINSEL NATURE RESERVE

Long walks in the parkland, a paradise for birdwatchers, dinner on stilts over the water in the “blue hour” of twilight, and all that in Mannheim? But of course!

The extensive “Waldpark” is located directly on the Rhine adjacent to the Rhine terraces and the “Stephanienufer” water- front, and is criss-crossed by many paths and hiking routes. Here, you will discover meadow landscapes, waterways and www.buga2023.de abundant greenery to enjoy on a long, pleasant stroll. The park flows directly into one of the most significant river-meadow protected areas on the Upper Rhine, the “Reißinsel”. Together, BUNDESGARTENSCHAU the two areas provide living space for many domestic plants and rare animals, which you can discover and admire on your MANNHEIM 2023 stroll.

The Federal Garden Show will take place in Mannheim INFO from April until October 2023. The programme will feature For reasons of nature protection, the “Reiß- 5,000 events. insel” is inaccessible every year during the nesting and breeding season from March to A cable car will connect the new landscaped park in the city’s June inclusive. northeastern part with the Luisenpark across the river Neckar. It is both a horticultural show and an urban development project with space for new ideas. Moreover, it is an integral part of “Grünzug Nordost” (Greenbelt Northeast), a future recreational area, which connects 230 hectares of public green spaces.

BY THE WAY Mannheim is green! The Tourist Information Centre Mannheim offers guided tours for groups in different languages. One of the themed tours deals with the green spaces in the city Strandbadweg 1, 68199 Mannheim centre. Bookings and further information at From the car park, follow the signs for the Tourist Information Centre Mannheim. the “Rundweg Reißinsel” (Reißinsel Reißinsel Circular Trail) Rheingoldhalle (20 minutes on foot)

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The main shopping street “Planken” in the heart of the city IS SHOPPING centre, runs for 800 metres from the historic water tower to “Paradeplatz” square and is the most popular pedestrian Modern, entertaining, varied – in zone in the entire region. Mannheim, you will find everything nearby that you need to make your Strolling, shopping, making new discoveries in a beautiful shopping heart beat faster. ambience: this combination makes the “Planken” a true magnet for shopping fans, even far beyond the city boundary. Count- From cheap through to luxurious, from less retailers from all sorts of industries, traditional department a unique designer dress to a casual over- stores, concept stores, bookshops and of course all the all, from boho style and international famous brands leave nothing to be desired for any shopper. select fashion labels through to small, Individual style, a niche product, a bargain or a piece of high regional designers – there is really fashion? You can find everything here, and even a little more! everything on offer here! The “Planken” pedestrian zone, the small side streets and the many passageways serve up plenty of scope for exciting discoveries. BY THE WAY Do you love shoes? According to a shopping myth, the ratio of shoe shops to the number of inhabitants is almost twice as high in Mannheim as in any other German cities.

Starting point: Paradeplatz, O1, 68161 Mannheim Paradeplatz

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CULINARY LIFESTYLE

Dinner is served! In the very centre of its shopping paradise, Mannheim offers an extraordinary wealth of gastronomic possibilities.

www.engelhorn.com For instance, there are five restaurants in the city centre with O5, 68161 Mannheim a total of six Michelin stars that sweep their guests to the very heights of culinary enjoyment. They serve up true delights for the palate. Street food, burger bars, vegetarian restaurants, ENGELHORN MODE IM QUADRAT delicatessens, urban cooking, cafés and bars offer the perfect International collections from the fashion capitals of the world choice for every taste. You would like to try tasting something are showcased over a generous surface area of 19,000 m2. a little more exotic? Excellent, because the world is at home in the kitchens of Mannheim. Italian, Greek, Turkish, Thai, “engelhorn Mode im Quadrat” is one of the traditional department Korean, Indian, Persian, Arabic, Mexican and many more – an stores in the city. The store offers a wide range of brands, inter- international festival for the taste buds! national designers, exclusive accessories and, on request, even your own personal style consulting. “engelhorn sports”, “engelhorn the box”, “engelhorn Dessous & Wäsche” (lingerie and underwear), BY THE WAY “engelhorn Strumpfhaus” (socks and stockings) as well as the stores Three of the gourmet restaurants in Mannheim HUGO BOSS and Thommy Hilfiger are separate outlets in the im- can even be found directly in the shopping mediate vicinity that provide an incredible selection of items. area. The OPUS V and the le Corange can be found on the top floor of the traditional depart- ment store, engelhorn, while the Emma Wolf is Q 6 Q 7 MANNHEIM – in the basement of the Q 6 Q 7 shopping mall. DAS QUARTIER This modern shopping mall is sure to leave nothing to be desired.

On three levels, the centre lures every visitor to shop, to enjoy themselves and to linger. The architecture bathed in light coupled with the individual blend of over 65 outlets, offering everything from handbags to designer brands and through to craft beers from the concept store, creates a particularly special shopping expe- rience. There is also a rich mixture of culinary choices from cosy cafés to popular street food and even elegant gourmet cuisine.

www.q6q7.de Q7, 23, 68161 Mannheim Die Küche

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The city is particularly impressive in terms of its varied cultural offering in the fields of science and innovation.

Do you love experimenting, and are you curious with a deep thirst for knowledge? In Mannheim, you will find TECHNOSEUM the perfect places to satisfy that thirst. A monument has been built to honour the greatest inventors and pioneers, in the shape of the memorial walkway TECHNOSEUM “Kurpfälzer Meile der Innovationen” in front of Mannheim Baroque Palace. A museum for young discoverers and grown-up inventors Some of these inventions and many and doers full of action and courage! others can be admired over several levels and with numerous hands-on stations 200 years of technological and social history and over 100 ex- in the “TECHNOSEUM”. If you would perimenting stations are just waiting for you to discover them! like to explore the depths of space, the Paper production in a tub, a fully functional steam locomotive planetarium will be the perfect address and dancing robots make this visit a fascinating experience for for you. Culture for both old and young, all ages. Beaming children’s eyes, red cheeks of excitement and packed up in a brilliant and fun way! an awakened pioneering spirit are often side effects of a visit.

Visitors are expressly invited to touch things and try them out: send a pneumatic post, count on the abacus or lift a 275-pound stone by climbing into a pedal crane and using your own muscle power.

www.en.technoseum.de Museumsstraße 1, 68165 Mannheim Luisenpark/TECHNOSEUM or TECHNOSEUM Süd Mo – Sun 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

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A trip to the moon? A walk through the Milky Way? It’s all possible at the Mannheim Planetarium!

At the planetarium, you can delve into the fascinating world of the stars, the planets and the galaxies. The visitors are en-

chanted here with a realistic night sky, that would nowadays Barockschloss Mannheim only be visible in extremely dark locations or from space. At one of the regular special events, you can dream yourself all KURPFÄLZER MEILE the way to different galaxies accompanied by the sounds of Pink Floyd or Queen, or forget everyday life listening to an DER INNOVATIONEN audio drama. As well as classic astronomy programmes, the Planetarium also stages concerts under the star-studded sky, Mannheim and its region have always stood out because of lectures in various languages and special presentations for brilliant minds. children. Such geniuses have created numerous inventions here over the centuries, that have shaped our world and doubtless even your BY THE WAY everyday life today! To honour these pioneers and their innova- The original planetarium was opened back tions, there is the memorial walkway “Kurpfälzer Meile der in 1927 as one of the first in the world. After Innovationen”. It consists of 42 bronze panels that are gradually being destroyed in the Second World War, it being placed in the pavement directly in front of Mannheim was rebuilt in 1984. Baroque Palace, and that provide information about the respec- tive inventions.

www.planetarium-mannheim.de Carl Friedrich Benz Wilhelm-Varnholt-Allee 1, 68165 Mannheim In 1886, Benz was awarded Planetarium patent no. 37 435 for his “Benz Patent-Motorwagen” that was developed in Mannheim – the

Carl Benz Monument birth certificate of the automobile.

Karl Freiherr von Drais His most important invention was the “Laufmaschine”. With this wooden fore- runner of the bicycle, he rode on 12 June 1817 from Mannheim Baroque Palace to the horse relay station in the avenue “Relaisstraße” and back – a distance of Construction Planetarium about 14 km – in just an hour. of the “Laufmaschine”

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Discover the Rhine-Neckar region in the south-west of where the three federal states of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Hesse and the Rhineland Palatinate meet.

2.4 million people live in this attractive metropolitan area that is not only cha- racterised by cities such as Mannheim, and , but also by the nature of the Odenwald forest and the Palatinate wine-growing region. The Rhine-Neckar region offers everything that makes life beautiful and fulfilled, and it is well worth a visit.

HIGHLIGHTS REGIONAL EXCURSIONS Hiking in the Palatinate Hesse Rhine- A paradise for lovers of land- land- Would you love some peace and relaxation, palaces and Palati- scapes peppered with hills. nate MANNHEIM castles, long hikes and cycle tours out in the country? Baden- www.suedlicheweinstrasse.de/en Wuerttem- berg Then you could extend your visit to include one of the nearby Hiking in the “Odenwald” nature parks: “Pfälzerwald”, “Neckartal-Odenwald” and Mountains, valleys and small summits are waiting to “Geopark Bergstraße-Odenwald”. There, you will find a wealth be explored. of varied nature that is full of charm, whatever the season. www.tourismus-odenwald.de In the Palatinate, you will be welcomed by vineyards and a Mediterranean climate. The “Odenwald” will thrill you with its Burgenstraße untouched mountain and forest landscapes. The “Burgenstraße” Traditional holiday route in Germany with over 70 is a route for lovers of castles and palaces. It starts on a different castles and palaces. splendid note with Mannheim Baroque Palace, the palace in www.burgenstrasse.de/uk Schwetzingen and the world-famous Heidelberg Castle. Open-air bus through the Palatinate Come and try the Burgundy or Riesling tour! www.deutsche-weinstrasse.de/cabriobus

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“Kurpfalz Personenschifffahrt” in Mannheim and “Weisse Flotte” in Heidelberg

If you are interested in excursions by boat, a trip down the Cycle route “Neckartal-Radweg” Rhine or the Neckar is an absolute must. With over 70 km of www.neckartalradweg-bw.de port quaysides and 16 million tonnes of freight cargo turn- over, the ports of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen form one of Cycle route along Friedrichsring Rhine Cycle Route the largest inland ports in Europe. A small, large or theme- www.rhinecycleroute.eu based boat tour will give you an exciting insight into the constant, busy activity of the port. Tours, excursions and castle EXCURSIONS BY BIKE trips on the Neckar, starting in Heidelberg, provide the perfect river experience for every taste. The various tours give you a Neckartal-Radweg and Rheinradweg wide range of impressions and the opportunity to get to know the region and the towns along the rivers from a very Past palaces and castles, past forests, meadows and slopes special angle. covered with vineyards, industrial monuments and architectural gems, the Neckar flows through the heart of Baden-Wuerttem- berg. Always by its side: the cycle route “Neckartal-Radweg” that Kurpfalz Personenschifffahrt lets you enjoy a close-up experience of this varied landscape.  www.kurpfalz-schifffahrt.de There is also the option of a tour from Mannheim to Heidel- Starting point: Pier “Mannheim-Kurpfalzbrücke” berg, joining the two residence cities of the Electoral Palatinate. Weisse Flotte Heidelberg The Rhine Cycle Route accompanies one of the most important www.weisse-flotte-heidelberg.de rivers in Europe over a length of 1,233 km: the Rhine. Enjoy the Starting point: Pier “Stadthalle Heidelberg” beauty of the river landscape – perhaps with a cycle tour from Mannheim through the forest area “Waldpark”, to Lampertheim, Speyer or Schwetzingen. Depending on your chosen destination, you will ride through forests, cross dams and weirs and pass through clearings and meadows.

BY THE WAY VRNnextbike Not sure whether to bring your bike? Why not simply rent one through the public bike sharing system? VRNnextbike is a practical and cost- effective supplement to the bus and rail system. A bike to hire is never far from a bus or tram stop in Mannheim and its region – simply register

Boat journey online in advance and get pedalling! www.vrnnextbike.de/en 18 19 Heidelberg SCHWETZINGEN

Here, you will find a perfect blend of joie de vivre, land- scape gardening, musical delights and culinary delicacies.

The heart of the town is the summer residence of the Elector Carl Theodor with its splendid palace gardens. The palace square, featuring the Elector in an amusing sculpture called the “Glücksschwein” (a pig as a lucky charm) by Peter Lenk, boasts a certain Mediterranean flair. In the springtime, the local festival and the famous Schwetzingen asparagus lure many visitors to this little town in the Electoral Palatinate.

The “Glücksschwein” in Schwetzingen

Tourist information at Central Station www.heidelberg-marketing.com Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg

HEIDELBERG Tourist Information Schwetzingen www.schwetzingen.de In Heidelberg, there are many popular places, cultural Dreikönigstraße 3, 68723 Schwetzingen monuments and fascinating attractions to discover. Come and get to know the city that, even in Goethe’s day, had “something ideal” about it. LUDWIGSHAFEN AM RHEIN

The Heidelberg Castle with its extensive gardens is, of course, an On the other side of the Rhine, directly opposite absolute highlight and probably the most famous tourist attraction Mannheim, lies the modern city of Ludwigshafen. in the city. Follow in the footsteps of the knights on the terrace, Take a jaunt to the municipal park “Parkinsel”, admire medieval, relive the legend of the witch biting the gate ring, or wander modern and contemporary art in the museum “Wilhelm- through the water features and sculptures in the castle park. The Hack” or get to know chemistry from a different angle at the churches and monastery in Stift Neuburg are not only worth seeing BASF Visitor Centre. from the outside, but also from the inside. The “Alte Brücke” (Old Bridge), the hiking route “Philosophenweg”, the Old University, Tourist-Information Ludwigshafen Historic Student Prison, picturesque streets in the Old Town and www.lukom.com many other tourist attractions are waiting to be discovered. Berliner Platz 1, 67059 Ludwigshafen

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29.05.2020 – 31.05.2020 Mannheimer Stadtfest & Kinderfest Mannheim city centre The region’s largest open-air event www.mannheimer- with plenty of fun for the whole stadtfest.de family.

June – August 2020 Seebühnenzauber Luisenpark Mannheim Open-air programme of events on the www.luisenpark.de most beautiful stage in the region.

31.07.2020 – 02.08.2020 AnimagiC Congress Center A wide-ranging weekend of anime, Rosengarten manga, J-game and J-music events. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS www.animagic.de

08.08.2020 Christopher Street Day Mannheim city centre Huge parade in the city centre 07.11.2019 – 01.06.2020 Die Sammlung 3: www.csdrn.de followed by a street party. TECHNOSEUM Werben und Verkaufen 12.09.2020 Schlossfest www.en.technoseum.de Milka cows, Haribo bears and Kinder Mannheim Baroque Palace University of Mannheim festival with Surprise eggs – the museum presents www.uni-mannheim.de/en welcome event for freshers, stage an extensive collection of advertising shows and closing firework display. novelties in a display space. 20.09.2020 – 14.02.2021 Eiszeit-Safari 30.01.2020 – 02.02.2020 Holiday on Ice Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen, Exhibition full of interesting and SAP Arena Mannheim One of the most successful ice shows Museum Zeughaus D5 exciting facts about Europe during www.saparena.de in the world presents classical figure www.rem-mannheim.de/en the last ice age. skating with modern show elements.

25.04.2020 – 05.05.2020 Maimarkt Mannheim 23.11.2020 – 23.12.2020 Christmas markets Maimarktgelände Germany’s largest regional trade fair Mannheim city centre Enjoy Advent in all its glory at three Mannheim – an experience for the whole family! www.weihnachtszauber- large Christmas markets: at the www.maimarkt.de in-mannheim.de Wasserturm, on Kapuzinerplanken square or in the enchanted forest in 09.05.2020 SRH Dämmer Marathon Paradeplatz square. Mannheim city zone Largest mass sports event in the www.daemmermarathon- region. 10,000 runners, 100,000 mannheim.de spectators, twilight – amazing atmosphere! INFO You can find the full offering of events on our website www.visit-mannheim.de/en/events

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Tourist Information Mannheim Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 68161 Mannheim OFFERS MORE phone +49 621 293-8700 [email protected] Apart from the diverse range of April – October: leisure activities that you can Mon – Fri 9.00 am – 6.00 pm, Sat 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, experience with your whole family, November – March: Mannheim also offers a distinctive Mon – Fri 9.00 am – 5.00 pm, Sat 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, art and cultural scene. except on holidays www.visit-mannheim.com For instance, around the historic water tower on “Friedrichsplatz” square, www.facebook.com/mannheim.quadratestadt Mannheim is home to one of the most www.instagram.com/visit.mannheim beautiful Art Nouveau complexes and also, just a stone’s throw away, the You would like to find out more and get to second largest Baroque palace in Europe. know Mannheim even better? As a lover of sacred architecture, you In our compact topic brochures, you can find will be able to find something that cultural highlights, more tips for your mini- speaks to you while admiring the monu- break or extended stay and an extensive mental architecture or in quiet range of city guided tours and circular tours. contemplation in one of the numerous churches. Or browse through the wealth of choices in the theatres, cabarets and galleries and let yourself INFO be inspired. Discover Mannheim's popularest sights and immerse yourself in the exciting history and The entire team at Tourist Information present of the City of Squares on the “Modern Mannheim would be glad to help you and historical Mannheim” walking tour. with the individual arrangement of your VRN visit to the Rhine-Neckar metropolis. The local public transport network “Verkehrsverbund Rhein- You can also find lots of details, tips Neckar” makes it easy for you to explore the entire city of and ideas in the other topic brochures. Mannheim and the surroundings by public transport. www.vrn.de

Wohnmobilstellplatz The easily accessible camper van parking site in Mannheim- Neuostheim, that was built from scratch in 2016, provides 15 parking spaces to let you explore Mannheim in a simple and convenient way. Hans-Thoma-Straße 3, 68163 Mannheim 24 Strandbad 25 2 LEGEND 1 Luisenpark 2 Herzogenriedpark 3 Waldpark & Reissinsel Nature Reserve 4 Planken 5 engelhorn 6 Stadtquartier Q 6 Q 7 7 TECHNOSEUM 8 Planetarium Mannheim 4 6 9 Meile der Innovationen 5 Tourist Information

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