Sights Tübingen & surroundings
Unique buildings and idyllic landscapes
City of museums in Baden-Württemberg
In addition to the best-known and dignified museums in the old town of Tübingen, such as the University Museum or the City Museum, visitors to the culturally rich city in Baden-Württemberg can also enjoy innovative museum experiences. Experience classic cars up close - at the Boxenstop, on the edge of Tübingen's old town, centrally located in the university district of Tübingen. The Boxenstop Car and Toy Museum is home to a variety of vintage cars, sports cars and toys. It is also a popular adventure world in Tübingen – a museum without barriers. Car enthusiasts and drivers will be thrilled!
In Hohentübingen Castle, which rises above the city center of Tübingen on the edge of the old town, you will find a wealth of knowledge on over 2,000 müsup2;. Whether early human artifacts, well-preserved evidence from Egyptology, important recent findings and discoveries from archaeology or contemporary art, there are exciting facts here for every field of interest. Numerous collections on human history and culture are exhibited in the university museum. Experience the educational diversity in an architecturally impressive building with a unique view over the university city of Tübingen.
Romantic moments on vacation in Tübingen
Experience romantic moments during your vacation in Tübingen on an excursion to the surroundings of the university town of Tübingen. On one of the many guided tours of the imposing Bebenhausen Monastery and Palace, on the edge of the idyllic forest region of the Schönbuch Nature Park, you can marvel at the fine Cistercian architecture combined with the stately lifestyle of the kings of Württemberg at the time. Visit the almost completely preserved kitchen of the castle, where real feasts were prepared after the hunts of the nobility. Or take a look at the numerous riches such as the goldsmith's work or the precious silver of the hunting party. Stroll through the monastery church or through numerous halls such as the medieval knights' hall or the early Gothic chapter house - here you can feel the exciting contrasts of the different eras that have shaped Bebenhausen Monastery and Castle.
In addition to being a historically significant site, Hohenzollern Castle also serves as a valuable cultural institution as well as another residence of the Prince and Princess of Prussia. Take a trip to the Swabian Alb to experience the fascinating ambience of the magnificent castle and be enchanted by the numerous stories surrounding the castle. In addition, various concerts, open-air cinema screenings, the royal Christmas market and much more take you to the magical castle complex of Hohenzollern. A visit to the fairytale castle of Württemberg, Lichtenstein Castle, is a must for all fairytale fans on vacation in Tübingen. Visit the noble rooms, the chapel and the palace garden of the former count and transport yourself back to the romantic imagination of the former knights of the 19th century. Medieval flair in neo-Gothic style – not just an architectural dream.
Unique nature in the Tübingen region and the Swabian Alb
Discover the Schönbuch Nature Park near Bebenhausen Monastery and Palace. Located in the Neckar region and protected by the European Union, the park is considered a green lung between Tübingen and Stuttgart. Explore the charming natural scenery on a hike through the uniquely beautiful nature park: with a 560 km network of trails, you can simply relax in harmony with nature on various routes. In addition to the great recreational value, the Schönbuch Nature Park also makes a valuable contribution to the targeted transfer of knowledge; various exhibitions and guided tours bring visitors closer to the local flora and fauna.
In the Geopark and the Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, you can experience the history of the earth for yourself. Feel like an archaeologist and explore fossils, unique caves and meteor craters for yourself. Extensive information points, various nature trails, museums and thermal baths offer a comprehensive range of leisure activities during your vacation in Tübingen. Marvel at early human works of art such as the finely shaped stone artefacts in the caves of the oldest Ice Age art in the Swabian Alb - a World Heritage Site in Baden-Württemberg. You can also see unique cave formations and stalactite formations in the Nebelhütte cave in Sonnenbüttel as well as colorful flower fields and orchards in Mössingen. During your vacation in Tübingen, you can discover the majestic diversity of nature in Baden-Württemberg at numerous excursion destinations in the Swabian Alb.
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