Culture in the old town of Tübingen

As a city of art and culture, Tübingen is also of great importance for German literature and science. The emblem of its cultural achievements, the Hölderlin Tower, still houses the works of the German poet today. Follow in the literary footsteps of Friedrich Hölderlin during your vacation in the old town of Tübingen. In the tower built in the Middle Ages, which served as the famous writer's home and workplace, you can explore the exhibitions of his works as well as his rooms and experience exciting readings. In the Heckenhauer antiquarian bookshop, you can retrace the origins of Hermann Hesse's poetic art via a well-preserved spiral staircase to the cabinet.

In addition to these literary memorials, numerous libraries such as the Stadtbücherei, the Erich-Fromm-Institut, the University Library and many other literary institutions bear witness to the high value Tübingen has always placed on collected knowledge.

Explore the älst house on the centrally located market square – the town hall of Tübingen. Here, its main feature - the astronomical clock - indicates the outstanding importance of science in the university town.

For art lovers, the Kunsthalle Tübingen, which is intended for large exhibitions, and the Kulturhalle, which is available for local artists, are interesting addresses for extended cultural enjoyment during a city vacation in Tübingen. The town museum and the university museum also provide information about Tübingen's town, art and cultural history, as well as the most important personalities of Tübingen. At the Boxenstop Car and Toy Museum, on the edge of Tübingen's old town and centrally located in the university district of Tübingen, car and toy lovers will find what they are looking for.

In the middle of Tübingen's old town, you can experience peaceful moments in the charming green spaces and recreational areas. Take a stroll from the cozy old town to the Old Botanical Gardens adjacent to the university in Tübingen. There, in the middle of the city of Tübingen, you will find a variety of exotic trees and extensive lawns for extensive relaxation. For a special water experience, the ever-popular punting trips on the Neckar, which runs through Tübingen along the old town. Whether for locals, day visitors or holidaymakers, a trip on a punt is considered the most unforgettable leisure activity in the university town.

Explore the unique natural scenery of Baden-Württemberg even far from the old town of Tübingen. In the Swabian Alb you will find active recreation in the vicinity of Tübingen on various hiking routes, bike tours, viewpoints and time travel. Your centrally located Hotel Krone Tübingen is perfectly situated for this - close to the old town and the sights of Tübingen, as well as in the immediate vicinity of the surrounding excursion destinations.