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What can you do during your stay in Mannheim?
The university city of Mannheim has about 310,000 inhabitants and is located in the administrative district of Karlsruhe in the state of Baden-Württemberg. This makes Mannheim the second largest city in the state, ahead of Karlsruhe.
The former residence city (1720 to 1778) of the Electoral Palatinate impresses with its city-defining baroque palace and one of the largest palace complexes in the world.
Mannheim is also known for its university, which is one of the best business universities in the country. The city itself is located at the mouth of the Neckar into the Rhine. Mannheim presents itself modern, baroque and urban and offers a wide range of activities for cultural travelers.
Whether it's a guided city tour of the city's sights - such as the Water Tower - or a visit to the Chinese Tea House, or a romantic dinner with a spectacular view from the top of the telecommunications tower: Mannheim has something for every traveler to discover and experience!
In the downtown area - which is designed as a square city - you will find great and charming accommodations as well as hotels for your stay in Mannheim.
Mannheim - between Luisenpark and Quadratestadt
The first thing city travelers will notice in Mannheim is the chessboard-like layout of the city center - reminiscent of New York. For this reason, Mannheim also bears the epithet square city.
The grid-like street network characterizes the cityscape of Mannheim and dates back to the time of Elector Friedrich IV. 144 Mannheim squares lay the foundation for a clear structure in which visitors and locals can quickly find their way around.
There are also numerous historical buildings to discover in the city: At the edge of the checkerboard, for example, is the Water Tower, Mannheim's most famous landmark and a visual landmark at 60 meters high. The tower is surrounded by Friedrichsplatz, one of the largest Art Nouveau sites in Germany.
And visitors can soon look forward to another highlight: the Federal Garden Show is coming to Mannheim! In the green heart of the city, the Luisenpark, you will find a natural refuge for numerous animal and plant species on 41 hectares.
In the iconic gondolettas with their yellow roofs, you can float on the Kutzerweiher and then enjoy a cup of tea during a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in the Chinese Garden.