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Vacation in Tübingen

Idyllic landscape and cultural and knowledge center

Experience a versatile Germany vacation in Tübingen that will provide unforgettable moments. Stuttgart Airport is only around 30 kilometers away and is therefore also well connected for international travel.

A truly idyllic landscape and a time-honored cultural and knowledge center - the city of Tübingen and the surrounding region are characterized by a variety of sights, leisure activities and events. Tübingen is ideally located – in the center of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, close to the shopping town of Metzingen, the the state capital Stuttgart and the Swabian Alb. An ideal place to spend a nice vacation with the children in Germany.

Enjoy the exciting contrast between urban flair and tranquil natural scenery. Modern life meets historic buildings - ideal for a city break in Germany. Right in the center of Baden-Württemberg in Germany, you will experience a varied vacation that will provide unforgettable moments. And if you are interested in a short break in Germany or a weekend vacation in Germany, Tübingen is also an excellent choice.

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City Hotel Krone Tübingen

Holidays in the center of the university town in Germany. The traditional and family-run Hotel Krone Tübingen is located in the center of the versatile city of Tübingen. At the City Hotel Tübingen you can enjoy international and regional cuisine in the stylish ambience of the Uhland Stube, in the Ludwigs Café as well as a cool location with a cozy drink at the bar. Even if you are only planning a short break in Germany, the Hotel Krone Tübingen is an excellent choice.

At the end of an eventful day, you can relax in the wellness area of the Hotel Krone Tübingen. After a hot sauna session or a refreshing Kneipp cure, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view over the Tübingen rooftops. Here you will experience a city trip in Germany in a class of its own, leaving nothing to be desired.

Hotel Krone Wellness

Knowledge and culture in the university town of Tübingen

Known as a university town since 1477, the contrast between tradition and modernity still characterizes the cityscape of Tübingen in Germany today. The lavishly restored town center from the Middle Ages still represents the great social significance of the city's history. In addition, the numerous students, the colorful hustle and bustle in cozy cafés, bars and restaurants are symbolic of today's modern development in Tübingen. Admire the fascinating buildings of Tübingen's old town on a river cruise in one of the many punts that drift leisurely along the Neckar in the middle of the city. Numerous museums, exhibitions, events as well as renowned film festivals always provide cultural highlights in the city in Baden-Württemberg. There is definitely never a dull moment here, fun and action for young and old, making Tübingen the perfect place for a vacation with children in Germany. Due to the diversity of the city and the numerous activities that can be pursued, Tübingen is suitable for all those who want to take a city trip in Germany.

The Tübingen City Museum in particular is dedicated to its outstanding local artist - the famous silhouette artist Lotte Reiniger, a legendary shadow puppeteer and pioneer of animated film.
Whether in the Tübingen State Theatre, the Tübingen Art Gallery, the Zimmertheater Tübingen or in one of the city's many libraries– during your city break in Tübingen, you will always encounter historical, regional and modern influences from an important knowledge and cultural stronghold.

Old Town Tübingen Boat tours

Natural scenery in Tübingen and the surrounding area

In addition to the almost endless cultural sights and events, Tübingen is also home to numerous green spaces in the city and the immediate region. In the middle of the city and geographically central in the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany lies the small woodland site of Elysium. Known as the „Island of the Blessed“, here you can find yourself away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A little break – whether alone, as a couple, in a larger group or on vacation with the children in Germany.

Historically significant and a breathtaking natural scenery with caves, castles, cliffs and much more - the Swabian Alb is your destination for relaxing hikes, exciting bike tours or other sporting activities. The perfect starting point for a short break in Germany. Explore the geologically and archaeologically significant region in the Swabian Alb GeoPark. Numerous fossils, impressive caves, meteor craters and much more awaken the joy of geological knowledge and the desire for a city trip in Germany.

The Wurmlingen Chapel in particular, which is often mentioned in the poems and texts of local poet Ludwig Uhland, is a classic hiking destination in the region.
Enjoy interesting day trips with your partner, family or friends: whether to the Schünbuch Nature Park on the northern edge of Tübingen, to the neo-Gothic Hohenzollern Castle in the vicinity of Tübingen, to the medieval Bebenhausen Monastery in the immediate vicinity of Tübingen or to the romantic Lichtenstein Castle. Because if you want to experience something on vacation with your children in Germany, you should choose Tübingen as your destination. Where kings, dukes and knights once left their mark, today everyone can find the ideal leisure activities in the immediate vicinity of the city.

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