Heilbronn

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This picturesque town in the Neckar Valley in Germany is known for its fine wine, fun festivals and beautiful Renaissance sights.

Heilbronn is a city based right on the Neckar River, in a valley surrounded by the spectacular Alps. Architectural gems from the 16th century, fascinating wine tasting tours and tasty food and music festivals along the river make this town one of the most popular places to live in Germany.

Tour the city center on foot and take a look at the Gothic City Hall, which like many other city sites was flattened during the Second World War, and later rebuilt. The Rococo Hall of Honor, Ehrenhalle, commemorates the 11,000 people who lost their lives in the war. Nearby, the 16th-century astronomic clock is a city trademark and worth viewing on the full hour, when all three parts of the clock chime in.

The lifeline of the city is the Neckar River. Stroll along the embankment, enjoy the famous Neckar Festival during the summer or relax on the sandy beaches of Hip Island. Heilbronn is the main Neckar city, holding the seventh largest domestic port in Germany. Why not take a riverboat tour and see the beautiful green scenery or opt for your own tour with a paddleboat instead?

You can also visit the salt harbor, the entrance to Heilbronn’s massive underground network of salt mines. The Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke is one of the largest salt producers in Europe and offers tours of the deep mines 590 feet (180 meters) below ground.

Many people are drawn to Heilbronn because of its Riesling wine. Heilbronn claims to have the best wine in the entire Neckar Valley, so take a tour of the wineries and see for yourself. Enjoy a glass or two at one of the various festivals like the Heilbronner Weindorf or, better still, visit one of the Besenwirtschaften. These are the local residences that, if they have left a broom outside, invite visitors to come inside and try the home produce. It's a tradition that, combined with the striking architecture and scenic sights, makes Heilbronn one of Germany's most rewarding towns to visit.

Where to stay in Heilbronn

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Widmannstal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Widmannstal and surrounding area, you can visit experimenta - Das Science Center and Heilbronn Deutschhof.

Widmannstal
Parkhotel Heilbronn
Parkhotel Heilbronn
4 out of 5
Gartenstraße 1, Heilbronn, BW
The price is €111 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
€111
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Heilbronn. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Theatre Heilbronn and Heilbronn Deutschhof ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)
"Good hotel, with modern and comfortable rooms (no minibar available). Good parking option at 15€ per day, plus a good breakfast (but too expensive for 22€ per person."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Parkhotel Heilbronn
Holiday Inn Express Heilbronn, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Heilbronn, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Kilianstraße 14, 20, Heilbronn, BW
The price is €71 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€71
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Heilbronn. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Heilbronn Deutschhof and Städtische Museen ...
9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
"Very friendly staff at front desk. Central location."

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Holiday Inn Express Heilbronn, an IHG Hotel
Insel - Hotel Heilbronn
Insel - Hotel Heilbronn
4 out of 5
Willy - Mayer - Brücke, Heilbronn, BW
The price is €146 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
€146
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Heilbronn. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions experimenta - Das Science Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
A luxury hotel in the centre of Heilbronn.
"A lovely hotel in the centre of Heilbronn. Nice, clean room. All the amenities I needed, possibly another bottle or water and coffee machine would have made it even better. Spa area was superb. I'd have eaten in the restaurant if it hadn't shut early (8 pm). Very good. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2024

Insel - Hotel Heilbronn
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