City Trip in Baden-WürttembergVibrant Cities, Endless Variety

Forget "seen one, seen them all": On a city trip in Baden-Württemberg you can conquer the world’s tallest church tower in Ulm or casually dip your feet in Freiburg’s Bächle. Marvel at iconic objects in the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart or jewelry in Pforzheim. You can vibe to hip-hop in Mannheim or inhale the aroma of Trollinger wine in Germany’s oldest wine city, Heilbronn. Dive into one of Europe’s great spa towns in Baden-Baden, the media arts hub of Karlsruhe, or visit the classic Heidelberg. And always with you: a surprising amount of green spaces. We call it living diversity. So, ready for your next city break?

Two young women sit by the Freiburger Bächle and stroke their dog.

Bächle in Freiburg

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Southwest Germany’s MetropolisesAt a Glance

Opposites Attract

Our cities in Baden-Württemberg couldn’t be more contrasting: glamorous Baden-Baden, green city Freiburg, classic Heidelberg, Karlsruhe the “Fan-shaped City,” Mannheim the city of squares, Pforzheim known for jewelry, Heilbronn as the wine city. Then there’s Ulm, Einstein’s birthplace, and Stuttgart, nestled between hills and vineyards. All well worth a visit.

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Urban Dining

Swabian tapas or multicultural soul food, plant-based or carnivorous delights, showcase kitchens or gourmet paradises – our big cities in Baden-Württemberg offer culinary variety.

City Escapes

Escape the Everyday in the Cities of Baden-Württemberg

Transcript for the Video: Discover the Cities of Baden-Württemberg

The video, which is around thirty seconds long, is accompanied by typical sounds of the activities shown and presents city trips to Baden-Württemberg. It is edited quickly and shows the attractive museum landscape, numerous shopping opportunities, sightseeing highlights and cultural events. Zoom-in and zoom-out perspectives immerse us in the heart of the action.Sightseeing and strolling during the day, going out in the evening and then attending a cultural event. The nine cities of Baden-Baden, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Heilbronn, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Pforzheim, Stuttgart and Ulm offer pure variety. And they are located in the region of Germany with the most hours of sunshine.Our city trip begins with a modern dance performance in a theater. The steps of the dancers can be heard to muted music. A man visits the State Gallery in Stuttgart. Some works are shown in fast-forward - a visit is worthwhile. Then it's off on a tour of the Porsche Museum. The sports cars inspire visitors young and old alike. The typical sound is a must. The exterior view is also spectacular.A city trip also includes shopping. An extended shopping tour is possible at Outletcity Metzingen. Two women browse through the numerous brand labels there and are clearly having fun. The social media posts are very popular.A fast gliding flight takes us directly over the Münsterplatz in Freiburg and on to various buildings in Baden-Württemberg. Weekly markets invite you to take a stroll. Time and again, street art objects catch the eye. The building facades serve as oversized canvases. Heidelberg Castle is a symbol of the many sights in the cities of Baden-Württemberg. The small alleyways and hidden corners offer a welcome break in the city.Classical music plays in the background. Finally, we attend a ballet performance. The dancers take their bows in front of an impressive stage set.The credits say: We are Southwest Germany - Baden-Württemberg.Be inspired and experience your contrasting program in the cities of Baden-Württemberg!

Places of Indulgence, Energy Sources, and Summer Spots

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Chill Out at Sunset

Nine Cities of Southwest GermanyHead to the City!

In Southwest Germany's cities, there’s more than just shopping: street art & pop-ups, green lungs & flowing water, castles & parks, exhibitions & unique restaurants. Discover our highlights and special places for your next city trip.