Beautiful area to explore and walk. We had an elderly woman with us that had a walker and the paths…read morewere nice and wide. Great to navigate and some fun outdoor music even during the rain. Lots of great stops for families and benches to relax. Very, very clean.

When visiting Mannheim, you will most definitely find yourself at the Wasserturm (Water Tower)…read moresince it's located in the square downtown. It's a beautiful piece of architecture. It is a well-known and very popular landmark. The water tower was built in the 1800s in the square. The tower is approximately 60 meters high, and it was Mannheim's first water tower. You can read more history about it when you visit.

Fun and reasonably priced way to see the city from the top! There are a couple funiculars depending…read moreon how far up you want to go, but I recommend going all the way up as the view is beautiful! There's a cute little bar/cafe at the top to enjoy the view. The castle is in the middle and interesting to walk around before heading back down to the city. Definitely a great experience in Heidelberg!

While visiting Heidelberg, Königstuhl is a must-go attraction. Rightly called the King's Chair or…read moreThrone, it is a 567.8 meters high hill in the Odenwald Mountains. The summit allows visitors to overlook the city of Heidelberg and the Neckar River. The hilltop is the last stop on the Funicular Railway. Here, over 1,700 feet above Heidelberg, the visitor can catch a fantastic view of the region. But the view of the city is not the only reason to venture up there - there are numerous other sights as well. There is a falcon breeding station called Tinnunculus, a children's fairy-tale-themed park named Märchenparadies, and the Alter Kohlhof, a restaurant, winery, and hotel. The State Observatory of the University of Heidelberg is also located there. And in case that's not enough, there are numerous hiking trails for a bit of nature exploring. The sunset looks serene. Parking availability outside. A great place for families and kids. Going up and down with the train. Breathtaking view from the top. A perfect destination for trekkers, wanderers, and mountain bikers. Beautiful panorama. In a nutshell, it is an oasis of peace and relaxation, simultaneously offering a fantastic view of Heidelberg, the Neckar Valley, and the Rhine Plain.

Extrem detailliert gestalteter metallener Brunnen am Schillerplatz in Mainz, nebenan das pfälzische…read moreInnenministerium. Der schöne Brunnen liegt in einer parkähnlichen Anlage, umgeben von zahlreichen Restaurants. Man kann sich einige Zeit damit beschäftigen, die einzelnen Figuren zu studieren.

What a great historical landmark! The directions to the castle led us the wrong way, but we…read moreultimately figured it out. Once we got to the top, we walked around, took some photos and admired the view of the town from the top of the castle ruins.

Fantastic true Frankenstein Castle with the graveyard located at the base of the mountain on top of…read morewhich the castle arises from a natural rocky outcropping. You can see the black scorch marks where the castle burned and Frankenstein fell five stories when the floors collapsed inside the main castle structure. Wild approach through a tiny tunnel. Easy to miss the access point. Looks like you can't get up there but you can! Long healthy hike up hill that will make you feel great when you reach the castle on top. Goats run out to greet you as you walk up the hill. Park at the front of the church. Then start walking. One of the most exciting experiences you will ever have!

A must see while in Heidelberg. There are many va rage points of the bridge and while on the…read morebridge. My favorite is of the bridge with the castle in the background. Easy to get to from the cathedral. Just walk toward the River.

Right down a short alley from the pedestrian zone. Definitely make a plan to walk the old bridge…read morewhen in Heidelberg!. You'll get the most amazing views of the Castle! A pedestrian pathway follows the river here. If it's a nice day, take a stroll along the water.