Things to do in Mannheim
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Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt
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Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
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Heidelberg: Culinary city tour with delicious samples
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What to do in Mannheim
Popular places to visit
Luisenpark
Ride the gondola around the lake, bring the kids to the castle playground and attend the opera in this multifaceted park.
Mannheim Water Tower
Snap photos of one of the city’s most recognizable icons with the colorful jets of water from the fountain making up the foreground.
Mannheim Palace
Wander through the historic halls of this lavish palace, once visited by Mozart, for a look at its frescoes and period décor.
University of Mannheim
Explore the campus of University of Mannheim during your stay in Mannheim. Take in the live music and stargazing spots in the area.
Planetarium Mannheim
Find out about the mysteries of the universe through the fun and informative shows and lectures in this impressive planetarium.
Friedrichsplatz
See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.
Wasserturm
You can learn about the history of Mannheim with a visit to Wasserturm. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Mannheim Jesuit Church
Marvel at the sheer opulence of this historic gold-leafed church, where marvelous frescoes and ornate features line the interior walls.
Technoseum Mannheim
You can browse the exhibits at Technoseum Mannheim, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Mannheim. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Areas of Mannheim
Mannheim City Centre
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Mannheim City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Mannheim Palace or Mannheim Jesuit Church.
Schwetzingerstadt/Oststadt
Schwetzingerstadt/Oststadt is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Planetarium Tram Stop or MA Central Station Tram Stop to explore sights like Planetarium Mannheim.
Neckarstadt-Ost/Wohlgelegen
Even though there aren't top sights in Neckarstadt-Ost/Wohlgelegen, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Rosengarten Mannheim. Jump on the metro at Lange Rötterstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Neckarstadt-West
If you're spending some time in Neckarstadt-West, Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park and Rhine are top sights worth seeing.
Lindenhof
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lindenhof and surrounding area, you can visit Friedrichsplatz and Wasserturm.
Oststadt
Discover Oststadt, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Oststadt include Luisenpark and Planetarium Mannheim, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Planetarium Tram Stop.
