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Mannheim: the masterful chessboard city

Karl Drais built the first two-wheeled draisine in 1817, Carl Benz's first car took to the streets in 1886 and Julius Hatry developed the world's first rocket-powered aircraft in 1929. All three events took place here in the university city on the banks of the Rhine and Neckar Rivers. Enquiring minds clearly feel at home in Mannheim.

Mannheim is a 'chessboard' city, with the streets between the Neckar River and the palace having been laid out in a strict grid formation in the 17th century. These streets are home to a wide range of sights and cultural attractions, art, good food, events and parties. All tastes are catered for in Mannheim, be it opera, plays and ballet at the National Theatre, concerts ranging from classical to pop and jazz, readings or a host of other cultural events in both conventional and not-so-conventional venues. Sights not to be missed include Europe's second largest Baroque palace and the Water Tower, which is set in the middle of one of the continent's loveliest Art Nouveau architectural ensembles.

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Three major attractions stand out among the city's sensational museums: the Technoseum, the Kunsthalle art gallery and the Reiss Engelhorn Museums comprising four exhibition spaces. Around 1.2 million items are on display here, covering a vast range of subjects from archaeology, antiquity and cultures of the world to art and cultural history, theatre and music history and photography. As the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region's shopping mecca, Mannheim is a winner with shopaholics – there is nothing you cannot buy here. And you will be a winner too if you visit this fantastic city.

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• 1 Understand
• 2.1 By plane
• 2.2 By train
• 3 Get around
• 4.1 Museums
• 7.1.1 City centre
• 7.1.2 Elsewhere
• 7.2 Mid-range
• 7.3 Splurge
• 9 Stay safe

Mannheim is a city in the northwest corner of the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany , at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers. It is close to Ludwigshafen . Modern Mannheim is the second biggest city in Baden-Württemberg and one of the hotspots of immigration. Because of that you'll encounter a lively and colourful mixture of nationalities and cultures in the city. In 2020, it was home to about 310,000 people.

Understand [ edit ]

Mannheim was a small fishing village before it became a city at the beginning of the 17th century. It was constructed on the site of a fortress guarding the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Neckar. Even now, a few remnants of the fortification can be seen, and the peculiar street layout owes to that part of its history. For 58 years, Mannheim served as a royal residence, and gave Schiller, Lessing, Goethe and Mozart a home for some time. Before World War II , Mannheim was a beautiful city, but it was flattened in bomb raids due to its industrial significance. When it was time to rebuild the city, Mannheim, like many other German cities, opted for an all out modern approach to urban development. Thus, most of the old quarters were replaced by buildings typical of the 1950s. If you are not an adept to architecture, their appeal might not be easy to grasp. As a result, the impression is more of an industrial city with a few spots of beauty.

• 49.480065 8.470842 1 Tourist Information Mannheim , Willy-Brandt-Platz 5 , ☏ +49 621 2938700 , [email protected] .  

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By plane [ edit ]

By train [ edit ].

Mannheim is a regional transport hub with ICE, IC and regional trains all stopping in 49.479718 8.469824 2 Mannheim Hauptbahnhof . There are direct connections to and from many major German Cities, including Berlin , Hamburg , Munich and Cologne , international destinations are Basel , Innsbruck , Salzburg , Paris and Marseille (via Strasbourg and Lyon ). There are three CityNightline (CNL) trains crossing Mannheim, connecting it to Copenhagen , Amsterdam , Milano and Prague overnight. However, arrival and departure times for night trains can be in the middle of the night as Mannheim lies along the line and not on either terminus and onward connections can be scarce or nonexistent.

By bus [ edit ]

The 49.478212 8.472624 3 bus station (ZOB) is at Heinrich-von-Stephan-Str, near the Main Station (Hauptbahnhof). Mannheim is served by Flixbus.

Get around [ edit ]

The centre of Mannheim is laid out like a chess board, with no real street names. Addresses in the Quadrat take the form of a grid reference, such as Q3, 12 designating a block. The streets are not named:r "Q3" refers to the block. If you follow a street from Q3, you might end up at either Q2 or P3. It is best to navigate by "following" the blocks rather than the streets. If you get lost, a rather high probability, ask a local. They are used to it.

The public transportation system is quite extensive. Bus routes cover Mannheim, and the tram system connects Mannheim to Ludwigshafen across the river, Heidelberg a few minutes away, and Weinheim, in addition to major routes across and through the city. Local/Regional Trains of the S-Bahn Rhein-Neckar connect Mannheim and the surrounding cities and countryside. As of 2018, the automatic ticket machines only accept coins, not notes or cards.

• Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar (Rhine-Neckar Transport) - Public transportation network
• S-Bahn Rhein-Neckar [dead link] - Local/Regional trains

See [ edit ]

Museums [ edit ]

Do [ edit ].

• 49.487246 8.469374 2 Cineplex , P4 13 ( Tram: "Strohmarkt" ), ☏ +49 180 5 625466 . Includes showings of films in original English.  

Buy [ edit ]

In the city centre of Mannheim you can find two big shopping streets, the "Planken" ( planks ) and the "Breite Straße ( broad street ), both of which are only open to pedestrians and the tram. Here you can find dozens of shops and stores for clothes, shoes, jewelry and sweets. See below for more information. On the other side of the river Rhine, in Ludwigshafen the "Rhein-Gallery" is a big shopping mall, an even bigger mall is located in Viernheim (Tram line 5), the "Rhein-Neckar-Zentrum".

Eat [ edit ]

• Spaghettieis was invented in Mannheim in 1969. Vanilla ice cream is pressed through a spaetzle press, creating the spaghetti-like shape, over which comes strawberry sauce as tomato sauce and grated white chocolate as grated cheese.
• Mannheim is known for its many pretzel stands. Little pretzel baguettes with mozzarella and tomato are quite yum.
• The Döner is a kind of Turkish kebab found throughout Germany and is definitely worth trying! One of the most popular Döner stalls is located right across the train station, called City Döner (see below). It is very common to have a Döner there after partying.
• Mannheim is famous for its big Turkish community, so these restaurants offer a variety of different and traditional Turkish dishes, not limited to Döner Kebab. Definitely a part of Mannheim's food culture. There are many more Turkish restaurants and shops in the area west of Marktplatz. Therefore some refer to the area as "Little Istanbul".
• Sunday morning buns. Get fresh buns for breakfast even on Sunday morning at G1 (Marktplatz). Backfactory and another bakery on the other side of the tram tracks are open on Sundays.

Budget [ edit ]

City centre [ edit ].

• 49.482683 8.473486 1 Katik Döner , Kaiserring 40 ( Across the street from Heller's ). A döner shop near train station. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.490263 8.470723 2 Little India , T2 17 , ☏ +49 621 43751426 . 11:00-22:00 . Very small Indian restaurant. Don't get fooled by the look from the outside. The food is delicious. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.488789 8.466995 3 Big Pom , F1 4 . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.491245 8.470268 4 Syrisches Haus , U1 27 . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.485724 8.467835 5 Nisa's Hot Dog Store , N4 10 . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.48519 8.467352 6 Le Toulonnais Baguetterie & Saladerie , N4 1 . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.485475 8.466122 7 Restaurant Safran , M2 11 . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.479764 8.471715 8 La Focaccia Pizzeria , Tattersallstraße 4 . ( updated Sep 2022 )

Elsewhere [ edit ]

• 49.50982 8.44987 9 Schotti's Burger Imbiss , Friesenheimer Str. 6 ( in the industry area "Friesenheimer Insel" ), ☏ +49 175 2146888 , [email protected] . Small burger shop, makes the best burgers in Mannheim. ( updated Sep 2022 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 49.5174 8.5427 10 Benjamins Diner , Gorxheimer Straße 9 , ☏ +49 621 7616053 . M-F 10:00-23:00, Sa Su till 00:00 . American-style diner near the old Army facilities of Benjamin-Franklin-Village in "Käfertal". Usually crowded; reservations suggested. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.474358 8.465319 11 Metzgerei , Rheinparkstraße 4 . In summer you can rent a full picnic basket there and take it to the Rhine river. Of course you can also eat inside the restaurant, but reserve a table in advance. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.483183 8.472905 12 Heller's Vegetarisches Restaurant & Café , N7 13 . Vegetarian restaurant since 1987. Self-service with a huge buffet. You pay by weight. Also cakes and other deserts are available. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.491388 8.470765 13 Keller's Weinrestaurant , U2 2 . ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 49.489234 8.464396 14 Zwickerstube , E3 9 . ( updated Sep 2022 )

Splurge [ edit ]

• 49.47942 8.46179 15 Rheinterrassen , Rheinpromenade 15 . In summer the big beer garden is open. Many people pass by, since this is the main Rhine promenade. ( updated Sep 2022 )
• 424 , Rheinpromenade 15 . Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays . Shares the space with 424 and is run by the same owner. High class vegetarian restaurant at the Rhine river. The building is split in two areas. In the other part there is a non-vegetarian restaurant called Rheinterrassen .  

Drink [ edit ]

• 49.49369 8.45884 1 Blau ( German for "blue" ), Jungbuschstraße 14 . The favourite hangout for leftists, post-punks and alternative culture adepts. It is also here where you are likely to run into activities of the "Büro für angewandten Realismus" (office for applied realism), a group of artists that organise cultural events every now and then. Additionally, there are displays of their artwork in the pub.  
• 49.48263 8.47733 2 Onyx , Friedrichsplatz 12 ( near the Wasserturm ), ☏ +49 621 1286888 . It is bustling with activity almost every night after normal working hours. They offer a full bar and excellent menu for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Typically more dressy than other hangouts.  
• 49.47943 8.48105 3 Café Bernstein , Seckenheimer Straße 58 ( in the Schwetzinger Vorstadt, 10 min walk from Main station ), ☏ +49 621 4949159 . A nice French-style bar/café that offers a good selection of beers and wines. They also offer a small but fine selection of lunch/dinner. Reasonable prices. Exceptional friendly staff!  
• 49.49195 8.46271 4 Café Odeon , G7,10 . A nice bar that belongs to an alternative cinema. Reasonable prices and relaxed people.  
• 49.49364 8.4631 5 SOHO Club , J7,16 ( on ring-road around the inner city ), ☏ +49 621 13382 . A small club with reasonable prices, good music and relaxed guests between 20 and 40. Music varies from night to night. Don't miss the cocktail happy hour until 23:00.  
• 49.48042 8.47135 6 Murphy's Law , Kaiserring 10-12 ( Bahnhofvorplatz ), ☏ +49 621 1563925 . A great Irish pub that serves up Boddington's and Kilkenny on tap (a rare find), in addition to the usual suspects. The pub fare is better than most, especially the Irish breakfast, chili, and fish and chips. It's usually packed on the Weekend nights with English, Irish, Welsh, Scottish and American ex-pats and a few Germans (typically university students) thrown in there for local flavour. Just a hop and a skip from the main train station. Weekends, Fall to Spring usually feature live music. Tuesday is trivia night. Be sure to say hello to John at the end of the bar.  
• 49.48631 8.47184 7 Havana Bar , P6, 16 – 19 ( Tram: "Wasserturm" ), ☏ +49 621 8624341 . M-Th 09:00-03:00, F Sa 09:00-05:00, Su 11:00-03 . Nice bar near one of Mannheim's main streets ("Planken"), also offers great Food. Weekly offers. ( updated Mar 2016 )
• 49.4899 8.469191 8 Café Vienna , S1 15, 68161 Mannheim . Su-Th 10:00-14:00, F Sa 10:00-03:00 . Popular amongst student for its cheap price for its drinks (especially beer) and foods. ( updated Oct 2017 )

You might also want to have a look at a detailed local nightlife guide (in German), and a calendar and guide for all kinds of events and locations in Mannheim, Heidelberg and Ludwigshafen.

Stay safe [ edit ]

Most parts of Mannheim are safe, but there are a couple of districts that have higher crime rates (compared to other German cities; compared to non-European cities the whole of Mannheim is super safe). Examples are Vogelstang, Neckarstadt-West, Jungbusch (night) and some others. Street crime and violence, however, are very rare, so you will be perfectly ok if you simply use your common sense. In particular, it is not dangerous at all to visit the pubs and clubs of the Jungbusch or the Neckarstadt.

Sleep [ edit ]

• 49.476713 8.464342 1 Youth hostel ( Jugendherberge Mannheim ), Rheinpromenade 21 , ☏ +49 621 822718 .  
• 49.446979 8.570513 2 Etap Hotel , Langlachweg 18 ( about 8km east ), ☏ +49 621 4847620 .  
• 49.492222 8.470565 3 Hotel Luise , U1 11 , ☏ +49 621-106027 .  
• 49.47069 8.466927 4 Bed & Breakfast Mannheim ( Apt Inn Mannheim ), Waldparkstraße 30 , ☏ +49 621 833 23 200 . An affordable hotel with kitchen located within walking distance of the train stations in an historic building in Lindenhof. €50 .  
• 49.486036 8.476098 5 Dorint Kongresshotel Mannheim , Friedrichsring 6 , ☏ +49 621 12510 , [email protected] . Quality hotel in the centre of town. from €76.5 per room/night .  
• 49.4748 8.5245 6 B&B Hotel Mannheim , Will-Sohl-Straße 7 ( Tram: "Neuostheim", next to the City Airport ), ☏ +49 621 717960 , [email protected] . Check-in: 14:00 , check-out: 12:00 . €61 . ( updated Mar 2016 )

Cope [ edit ]

Religious services

• Overview of mass times in all Catholic churches in Mannheim
• St. Ignatius und Franz-Xaver, Jesuitenkirche , A4, 2 (15 min from central station, direction Nordwest; bus 60 to "Mensa"). [1] [dead link] Sa 18:30; Su 09:30, 10:30 (Spanish), 11:30, 18:00; M-F 18:00
• Hl. Geist , Moltkestr. 14 (5-8 min from central station, direction east). Su 11:00, 13:00 (Croatian), 19:00; Tu Th 18:00, F 10:00
• St. Joseph , Bellenstr. 67 (8-10 min from central station, direction south). [2] [dead link] Sa 18:45; Su 11:00; Tu F 19:00; Th 09:00

Go next [ edit ]

• Bertha Benz Memorial Route - Follow the tracks of the world's first automobile journey back in 1888 (Mannheim - Pforzheim - Mannheim)
• Ludwigshafen is right across the river.
• Heidelberg the most famous city near Mannheim and is reachable by tram/street car (40-50 min), regional train (15 min) or IC (10 min).
• The cathedrals at Mainz and Speyer , and the cathedral and Nibelungen bridge at Worms are all about 30 min away.
• The gardens at Schwetzingen are worth seeing (about 30 minutes away by regional train)
• Weinheim is a nice little town with the traditional red roofs and is reachable with the tram no. 5.
• Ladenburg is an idyllic and historical town with traditional red roofs reachable by regional train (18 min).

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Due to events, there may be a different route. In this case, the staircase and the Knights' Hall are not accessible. You are welcome to inform yourself in advance: Call the castle box office on +49(0) 6 21. 2 92 28 91.

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Top Things to See and Do in Mannheim, Germany

Tourists often use Mannheim as the base to kick off the iconic Castle Route drive . Though the city is not Germany at its scenic best, Mannheim has scope for amazing retail therapy, one of the biggest palaces in Europe, fantastic parks and delicious ice creams! Read on to find out why Mannheim deserves a chance in your itinerary. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips , compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips .

Mannheim palace.

Mannheim Palace is one of the largest palaces in Europe and also one of the most well-conserved ones. The lavish interior of this baroque palace is a specimen of architectural genius. The ornate ceremonial staircase and the Rittersaal (knights’ hall) drop jaws every single time. A guided tour of the palace gives visitors the chance to feast their eyes on almost 800 exhibits, tapestries, furniture, porcelain items, silverware and paintings.

The Wasserturm (water tower) soars above the Friedrichsplatz, a plaza known for being the best preserved neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture in the country. The Wasserturm, built in 1889, is 60 meters high and has a capacity of 2000 cubic meters. The waterworks are truly a feast for the eyes, especially when illuminated. Together with the basin, the rose gardens and the adjacent festival hall, the Wasserturm ensemble is the most scenic region in Mannheim and one of the most popular tourist attractions.

Luisenpark is the ultimate relaxation and fun destination in Mannheim for the entire family. Winding tree-lined walkways criss-cross through Luisenpark, known to be one of the loveliest parks in the continent. The park is punctuated with fountains, colorful flower beds, several themed and adventure playgrounds and exotic shrubs. It is also home to animals from all over the world, including everybody’s favorite – penguins! The Chinese Garden in this park boasts the largest Chinese tea-house in Europe.

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Technoseum Mannheim

Technoseum is a technology museum that traces the evolution of industrialization of south-western Germany. Among other things, visitors get to browse displays and exhibits pertaining to the most significant industries of the 18th century – clock-making, paper and weaving – and also examine machinery belonging to different industries. Visitors leave much wiser about the technological, economic and social development of this region from the medieval times to the modern days. The highlight of this museum is the fireless locomotive that travels right through the museum.

Herzogenriedpark

The green oasis of Herzogenriedpark is another immensely popular family destination in Mannheim. Here, little guests have a blast getting up close with animals and learning all about them from experienced professionals. The park also has playgrounds, mazes, a cave, waterworks, and tractors for children to drive. Herzogenriedpark also boasts Mannheim’s only outdoor gym, a traditional farmer’s garden and sports options for all ages.

ZeitgEISt ice-cream manufactory

ZeitgEISt takes care of your sugar fix – and how! As the perennially winding queues outside the ice-cream parlor prove beyond doubt, ZeitgEISt has the yummiest ice-creams in town. They don’t overwhelm you with an endless range of flavors, but the flavors on offer are simply out-of-the-world. Think apple pie, pear, marzipan, pink guava and more along with the more tried-and-tested flavors. The flavors are changed almost daily, justifying daily trips to the shop!

Fernmeldeturm Mannheim

The Fernmeldeturm gives you the chance to admire the intriguing city of Mannheim from high up. This 217.8 meter high telecommunication tower has a glass-enclosed observation deck at a height of 120 meters that promises sweeping views over the city, and on clear days, beyond. The tower also has a revolving restaurant.

Planetarium Mannheim

The Planetarium is a fascinating place to explore for children as well as adults. It takes visitors on a journey through mysterious space, heavenly bodies, rockets, cosmic evolution and more, through brilliant multimedia installtions. It also has several programs designed especially for children of various ages.

Planken is the heart of the city of Mannheim and the center of all the action. It is lined with malls, shops, restaurants and cafes. This is also the venue for the biggest events and celebrations in town – including the Christmas market , carnival parades, concerts and more. It’s very well-connected by public transport with the rest of the city.

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Mannheim is the exciting city of experiences at the heart of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. There’s always something going on here. Pure zest for life, enjoyment, a multicultural flair and a jam-packed event calendar await travellers. Known as the city of squares, Mannheim impresses with a host architectural treasures: the baroque palace , historic water tower and an Art Nouveau square .

People from more than 170 nations shape the atmosphere of this university city. The city of culture and festivals attracts everyone from theatre lovers to techno fans, jazz connoisseurs or cinema buffs. While the Reiss-Engelhorn museum complex and Kunsthalle art gallery whisk visitors away into worlds of experiences ranging from the early days of human history to contemporary art, the murals by graffiti artists form an open air gallery for international street art. The green city on the banks of two rivers combines urbanity with recreational activities in almost entirely untouched natural settings.

A highlight for Mannheim in 2023 is the Federal Garden Show “BUGA” (April 14th to October 08th 2023) a large laboratory of the future of urban development that goes far beyond a mere exhibition of plants and flowers.

An excellent infrastructure with long-distance transport connections, some 9,000 hotel beds, trendy scene districts and Michelin star-awarded cuisine, event locations, a congress centre and more than 2,000 retail businesses make Mannheim a top destination for short breaks, a longer holiday or business trips .  

Tourismus Stadt Mannheim GmbH is responsible for marketing the city as a tourist destination. and develops offers and experience packages for guests and tour operators. It supports visitors to Mannheim with a full range of services, from arranging city tours to sales of boat trips, books, souvenirs and vouchers as well as recommending hotel accommodations. 

For more information, see https://www.visit-mannheim.de/en .

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Hilton Garden INN    ★★★★

Luisenpark is 3 km away

A restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and garden 

NH MANNHEIM   ★★★★

Set 2.5 km east of the city centre

On-site parking is available

Speicher7 Hotel

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests

Free private parking, free bikes and a bar

Mercure Hotel   ★★ ★

4-minute walk from the Mannheim town hall

Relax on the garden terrace or in the Piemont bar

Syte   ★★★★

Centrally located in Mannheim.

Relax in the bar and on the terrace

Radisson Blu Hotel   ★★ ★★

500 m from the National Theatre

Guests can enjoy hiking and skiing nearby

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Whatever else you see and do in the city, no visit to Mannheim is complete without a picture of our most famous landmark. Located on the elegant Friedrichsplatz, the largest contiguous art nouveau complex in Germany, the water tower "Wasserturm" sits in dignified splendour at the top of the "Planken" shopping district. Take a moment to marvel at the brightly lit fountains at the foot of the tower at dusk and you can't help but feel affection for the City of Squares.

Mannheim Baroque Palace

Six wings, hundreds of windows and probably the most beautiful university in Germany: this is the Mannheim Baroque Palace right in the middle of Mannheim. Even if it is "only" the second largest baroque palace in Europe after Versailles it remains the one with the most windows - exactly one more than its French neighbour. Today, the palace museum transports you back to past centuries. Where once royalty danced and Mozart himself played the piano, history is now made tangible.

There is plenty to discover 365 days a year in Mannheim's Luisenpark, the big sister of the Herzogenriedpark and a green oasis in the heart of the city. Here, Mannheim residents and visitors alike meet for a picnic, to pilot a Gondoletta or admire penguins, flamingos and the park's many storks.

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7 Awesome Things To Do in Mannheim, Germany

INTERNATIONAL. That’s how the city of Mannheim in Germany is generally described. The label has been proved by the wide eras, depicting respective parts of the city. It might still sound vague for those who have never been to Mannheim; so if you are one of them, stick to this site and start realizing how this city can be your next destination! Here are things to do in Mannheim, Germany.

Just around a ten-minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof (main station), Friedrichsplatz is composed of many notable structures such as the Water Tower, Rose Garden, and Art Gallery.

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Popularly tagged as the ‘Quadratestadt’ or ‘City of Squares’, Mannheim seems to prove the well-organized perception of being a German . The City of Mannheim in the region of Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan has its inimitable chess board-like structure, which aims a systematic and easier track location for everyone. Likewise, Mannheim is commonly associated with New York City’s borough, Manhattan, with its square collation. It started around 40 decades ago, when Palatinate Elector Friedrich IV commanded the city construction, following the Rhine and Neckar rivers ’ estuaries.

Through numbers and letters, you will never go out of your way in the city of Mannheim. The block squares start with the letter ‘A’ on the left side of Schloss (Palace) and end with ‘K’, heading to the Neckar River. On the right side of the palace, ‘L’ begins, reaching the ‘U’. A Street called Breite Straße links the Palace and the Neckar River, dividing the blocks of ‘A-K’ and ‘L-U’. Conversely, Planken Street connects the Water Tower and the Rhine River, splitting ‘A-D; L-O’ and ‘E-K; P-U’. Each square has its own numbers, commencing with number one and ascends counterclockwise for ‘A-K’ and clockwise for ‘L-U’.  Take note that the letter ‘I’ cannot be seen as it is usually represented by ‘J’ or vice versa.

You can visit Tourist Mannheim for a clearer illustration and explanation of the Mannheim Squares.

Guided by its impressive grid arrangement, there’s no reason to just pass by this city as most people do. Unlike its neighboring cities, Frankfurt and Heidelberg, Mannheim might not be one of the top cities to be visited by tourists. It is then time to change that norm because there are piles of things to do in Mannheim, which are fairly encouraging to include the city in your trip.

Check out some of the cool and cheap tours you could do in Frankfurt and Heidelberg .

Let me give you some through these seven awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany

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1. Reminisce the World’s first inventions made in Mannheim

Forbes Magazine listed Mannheim in the world’s top 15 most inventive cities. No doubt about it; major transportations are founded in the city.

Karl Drais introduced in 1817 the first vehicle without pedals, entailing a balance, called Laufmaschine or Draisienne .  The rider is in between the two wheels as he needs to push it by his feet. Drais’ invention led to the creation of today’s bicycle.

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The automobile came along with the transport inventions.

It was Carl Benz who conceived the vehicle functioned by a gas engine.  This German Mechanical Engineer obtained the first patent for the three-wheeler and gas-fueled car in 1886, which signaled the continuous manufacturing of automobiles. Two years after the official birth of Carl Benz’s car, his wife Bertha, with their two sons (Eugen and Richard), tested the improved version of the car by taking the first long-distance journey. From Mannheim, they traveled to Pforzheim (Bertha’s birthplace), covering about 180 kilometers, including the return trip.

Do you want to ride on to these inventions? Unfortunately, you can’t but your eyes can witness these first vehicles by visiting the Technomuseum .

Location: Museumsstraße 1, 68165

2. Discover the City’s Artistic Collection for free

If you spotted the city on the first Wednesday of the month, you can go to the Kunsthalle (Art Gallery) for free and explore the various modern and contemporary art collections. Every Wednesday, the art gallery welcomes guests for free as well as from 6-8 in the evening. This 144-year-old building gathers a long range of artworks from paper, woods, and even virtual, which was constructed primarily for the City’s 300th founding anniversary only. The planned demolition of the structure after the International Art Exhibition was canceled and shifted into a town’s art gallery that has been exhibiting until today.

Location:  Friedrichsplatz 4, 68165

3. Grab a ‘naturally-made’ ice cream

 Photo by:  Eismanufakturzeitgeist

After making your eyes full with industrial works, it is time to fill in something to your stomach.  Zeitgeist is just perfect for it. The shop has been operating since May this year, offering a daily surprise of ice cream flavors. Targeting vegan ice cream, Zeitgeist is naturally producing this sweet dish to help people let go of the guilt of having desserts.

Location: Eismanufaktur Zeitgeist – Meerfeldstraße 45, 68163 Mannheim-Lindenhof

4. Do Picnic at the Rhine Shore

Just around 350 meters away from Zeitgeist, Die Metzgerei can be traced. Though it specializes in breakfast meals, Die Metzgerei serves different picnic baskets (packages) on the go, with a blanket rental, which fits everyone going to the Rhine Shore for a relaxing meal.

Location: Rheinparkstrasse, 4, 68163

5. Feel the Unique ‘Academic-Majestic’ mood  in Europe’s second biggest Baroque Palace

Following the Château de Versailles in France, Mannheim’s six-hectare Baroque Palace has been residing in the City for nearly 300 years since its transfer from Heidelberg. Consists of five wings, the royal’s place has three-story facades, rupturing four-story pavilions. As one of the many heavily damaged structures during the Second World War, Mannheim’s Baroque Palace has been reconstructed, covering its major parts such as the great events staircase and the Rittersaal (Knight’s Hall). Currently, Barockschloss Mannheim   accepts visitors to see every highlight of the historical palace and embrace the royal life.

About 80% of the palace operates as a University, recording impressive academic assets. Standing as the University of Mannheim , it is classified as the most beautiful campus in Germany with over 12,000 students.

6. Appreciate the Beauty of Varied Music

The former fire station, now presenting musical performances. Photo by: Mannheim Quadratestadt .

Music is life. That is what most people believed. But music varies and everyone’s ears too. How about jazz and modern music? Then try to enter the Alte Feuerwache in Mannheim. This is a former fire station that is now pleasing the audiences with live world-class music performances, with a very inviting café-bar and beer garden. Imagine sipping your favorite coffee or gulping a liter of beer while feeding your soul with good music.

Location: Brückenstraße 2, 68167

Another option is usually a classified-elite form of music, the classical. It might not be everybody’s sound taste but visit Rosengarten and it might change or add to your music preference.

Rosengarten is a Concert and Congress Hall that offers other sundry cultural events every month, accommodating over 2,000 guests.

Location: Rosengartenplatz 2, 68161

Considered the Music City by UNESCO, you should not miss experiencing at least one genre of Music in Mannheim.

7. Do not forget the City’s ‘not-so-ordinary’ landmark

Okay, this might sound as simple as saying A-B-C, but I want to include in your list of things to do in Mannheim to remember the Wassertrum or the Water tower. Every place has its identity and that makes people easily recall what and how it looks like. Simply, people set a certain landmark. In Mannheim, the renowned Wassertrum takes that sign, standing 60 meters above the highest point of the Friedrichsplatz. Aside from serving as a meeting point for most people, the Water tower was used to be a reservoir for drinking water. This Romanesque tower amazes everyone after sunset as it starts to spark with the moving fountains at its foot. An inspiring conclusion for a day, isn’t it? Hold on, this Baroque sandstone structure can still astonish you with its meticulously designed open staircase, inviting each of us to glance at manifold sculptures, including the Amphitrite (Goddess of Sea).

Location:   Friedrichsplatz, 68161

The ‘City of Everything’, I can say. From museums, nature, food, and shopping spots up to endless stuff, Mannheim can give it; just name it. The city where creations of the old times are still kept and where modernization never stops, your list of things to do in Mannheim, Germany will never be bare.

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93 thoughts on “ 7 Awesome Things To Do in Mannheim, Germany ”

Although I was in the military at the the time, but it was great. I was there from 86 to 93 and I loved every moment of it. Now that I’m retired I hope to retrace some of my tracks and see what and whom has changed.

Did you know, in Mannheim the (at least in Germany) famous spaghetti ice cream was invented? The adress: O4 5, Eis Fontanella Have fun & enjoy!

Thanks for the tip about free art Wednesdays at the Kunsthalle. And, of course, also for Zeitgeist!

Hehe! Try those whenever you are in Mannheim, Germany.

I also dream of going to Germany. It has always been one of those countries that I dreamed of visiting when I was a kid. I think I would have fun sampling those ice cream. I am weak when it comes to ice cream.

Go for it, Marge! That’s one of the awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany you should not missed!

Argh. Everything looks so amazing. I don’t have time in my schedule for all these great places lol. expatproblems right here

Haha. where are you now? Make some time to check these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany.

Lived in Mannheim Waldhof while spouse stationed in BFV. The people were kind and helpful the transportation is simply awesome and yes I stood on the steps of the Wassertrum. Missed so much and wished I could have stayed. Loved Heidelberg too. If you get the chance to go see Germany GO!

ooh that cheese and wine spread looked delightful. germany is so quaint!

taste them for real and try the rest of the list of awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany! 🙂

You had me at vegan ice cream! Awesome photos and great suggestions! Thank you for sharing:)

My pleasure, Teodora! The ice cream is a personal choice to include for the awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany. Glad you like it.

Great post! Mannheim certainly sounds like a place worth visiting.

It is! These awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany make it more worth for a visit.

Thanks for sharing another great location!

You are welcome! Hope you will have time to check these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany yourself. 😉

Looks like a vey cool place to go. I can’t wait to check out Germany! 🙂

I am excited for your visit! Make sure to check these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany too.

What a wonderful places to go, i’m just wondering how it feels when i’ve visited all of those places

Would be amazing to try these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany yourself.

I love how much you guys travel. I would love to visit this place one day.

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Hi, Ivelisse! You can also have time to travel. Go for it! Don’t missed to try these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany if you do.

I always wanted to visit Germany, everything looks breathtaking. One day x

One day, you will try these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany yourself.

This is very nice idea for posting! I live in Germany and here is a lot of breathtaking views or places to take beautiful photos and to have great memories!

Where in Germany do you live? Would love to see other awesome things to do in some cities too.

The ice cream looks like a good enough reason to visit Mannheim, not to mention the amazing architecture. Thanks for the great inspiration and adding a new place to my bucket-list :))

You got the best picks from these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany! 🙂

I didn’t know Mannheim is one of the world’s top inventive cities, these transports inventions are simply cool! I’d love to go there one day! Pinned your post!

Thank you for pinning, Eugenia! Check the museum when you are in Mannheim, Germany.

I would love to go to Germany, Its a dream of mine.. It looks so fun!!

Dreams do come true, Bella. Come and try these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany!

Wow! There are so many things to do in Mannheim I didn’t realise that the first automobile was invented in Mannheim. The cities Artistic and Musical offerings have me seriously thinking of visiting. Thanks!

So much to explore here and these awesome things to do in Mannheim, Germany are just some of those.

I’d never thought of visiting Mannheim, to be honest, but the architecture looks amazing. The Baroque Palace is stunning!

It is rarely included as a tourist spot as it just easily passed by people coming from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Baroque Palace is a legend, accommodating both tourists and students. 😉

I love Germany so much it is such a beautiful and friendly place xx

I love it too! when did you visit the country?

Oh my goodness – so much culture here! I’d love to do the art galleries and the museum, I’d love to go to Germany full stop though, it’s on the wishlist! X

Great to know it’s part of your wishlist. Include Mannheim whenever you plan to visit Germany. I totally love this humble city. 🙂

That Water Tower-so lovely. Gorgeous photos!

That’s the legendary landmark. It looks more gorgeous at night!

I have never been to Germany before but looks like a wonderful place

You should try to make a visit.

I have never been to Germany but it is on my to do list. My husband loves it

You must go and see it. Make sure to go with your husband.

The architecture alone looks just amazing too, Germany is definitely somewhere I should visit x

Definitely! Be amazed with the rest of the innovations in the city.

I love city breaks and this sounds like a really enjoyable one.

Try in a weekend, Nayna.

I am 100% convinced. I want to see and do everything you mentioned here. Germany just recently hit my must-see list, and this solidifies it.

Great! I will be waiting for your visit then. 🙂

Sounds like a great place to explore, I love Germany, but haven’t explored nearly as much of it as I would like. 🙂 x

I wish you can continue exploring soon. Mannheim is really worth a visit.

That is one hell of an amazing looking picnic! Looks like a lovely place to visit x

That’s perfect for an afternoon relaxation, viewing the river.

wow what an interesting place to visit. I would love a ride on the balancing bike! The ice-creams and picnics sound delicious

I wish that bike still exists. Hehe. Having some vegan Ice cream is a great choice.

Ooh a big selection of things to do! Looks like a beautiful place x

Make a choice, Rebecca! Or just add some in the list.

Wow – what a great variety of things to see and do. I love the looks of the early bicycle.

Yes, very fascinating. 🙂

I have never visited but it sure looks amazing

I have never visited Germany but Mannheim looks amazing, I’ll definitely keep it in mind if I ever go x

I want to visit Germany again. Hope to visit Berlin this time.

I have to say the more I read about Germany the more I want to visit it just seems like the perfect cultural hotspot to go to and trust me I am obsessed with learning about new cultures.

I have never been to Germany before, but I used to have a German penpal when I was little who used to send me leaflets about great places to visit

Looks amazing, we want to visit one day, I will be sharing your post with my parents as they are going in June x

Oh. Thanks for that! Safe travels for your parents. 🙂

Aww, I want to visit it after reading your post. I love Germany and Mannheim looks like a wonderful and interesting city. x

Thank you, Anca. You will love it more when you come here.

This is such a great post! I am looking to book a surprise trip and didn’t know where, this is a great help!

That’s exciting. Jenny. I hope Mannheim is one of those surprises.

Germany really is a beautiful country. I’ve never been to Mannheim before but I like the sound of it. That ice cream in particular sounds amazing!

It is. Perfect for summer time!

I didn’t realise how beautiful Germany is. Lovely review and very helpful!

Thanks, Leandra. Little things are worth to try and can give you surprises.

Nice article. Been living here for many years and know these places. The Waldpark, Strandbad, The market, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and the HauptbH is also interesting. PS. The ice cream is truly delicious and very different!

Thanks, Normakobel. Glad you love Mannheim. 🙂 The City has been taking litte steps in the world of tourism so hopefully it will continue. P.S. Now craving for that ice cream 😀

Nice article. Been living here for many years and and know all of these places. Of course the Waldpark and Strandbad should be visited and how about the HauptbH, the Tech Museum also interesting. ps. the ice cream is truly delicious!!.

Wow! Lots of things to do. Maybe I should do a part 2 for this article? hehe. Thank you, Normakobel.

Germany is very beautiful. I really want to try that vegan ice cream!! 😀 Well, thank you for this post. I have bookmarked this for my reference when we come to Europe. 🙂

Mona, sure, try it. Perfect for walking during summer. Hehe. Thanks for bookmarking it. 😉 Let me know if you are in EU. 🙂

Schön, aber das Theater dürfte eigentlich bei einem solchen Bericht nicht fehlen. Im Schauspiel wurden Schillers “Die Räuber” im Jahre 1782 uraufgeführt und die Oper hat einen Spielplan wie z.B. in München oder Wien!

Vielen Dank für den Hinweis. Ich weiss, es gibt noch viele schöne und wichtige Orte und Sehenswürdigkeiten in Mannheim. Ich musste mich leider auf 7 beschränken, aber vllt. wird es ja eine Fortsetzung geben. 😀

Ich liebe dich ???

Das ist süss, Horst Waldemar. Danke, dass du meinen Artikel magst.

You forgot the SAP Arena and the famous Luisenpark! :0 aber de Rest ist super! Ein weiterer Mannheimer

Ja, Felix! Those two are also must do/visit. 🙂 Danke. 😉

Der Bericht über mannheim ist sehr gut ein Mannheimer

Ich freue mich, dass einem “Monemmer” der Artikel gefält. 🙂

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