World Heritage Sites in Baden-WürttembergFrom Caves to Hollywood

Time Travel Through Southwest Germany

Baden-Württemberg – Where Wonders Happen

The first wonder of Southwest Germany came into being with the Lion Man around 40,000 years ago. Ever since, new marvels continue to unfold. Between them are ancient civilizations and modern brands, world wonders and world leaders. Celtic culture, cuckoo clocks and celestial cathedrals. Brilliant minds who formulated the theory of relativity and revolutionised mobility. Pioneers who ignited the American film industry in Hollywood and reshaped soccer with the invention of the red card.

Figure made of mammoth ivory resembles a human and stands in front of a campfire

The Venus of the Hohle Fels

One of the oldest works of art in the world can be seen in the Blaubeuren Museum of Prehistory

Sites of Human History

At a Glance

7 Major Milestones

Neolithic pile dwellings on Lake Constance, spa town Baden-Baden, a 164-kilometre stretch of the Limes, Ice Age caves in the Swabian Alb, the monastic island of Reichenau, Maulbronn Monastery, and Stuttgart’s Weissenhof Estate – historical landmarks lie close together here.

Beam me back!

Back in time or forward to the future? From the Ice Caves of the Swabian Alb to the futuristic Climate Arena in Kraichgau. Celts, Romans, Baroque, Modern – take a journey along the timeline!

Le Corbusier’s Houses

Did you know that Stuttgart was one of the centres of modern architecture in Germany in the 1920s? The Weissenhof Estate is a milestone of this architectural era and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.

7 in Total

True Wonders in Baden-Württemberg

UNESCO World Heritage

Seven Wonders to Behold

Seven of Germany’s more than 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in Baden-Württemberg. The prestigious commission still marvels at our prehistoric settlements and modern architecture.

Seven Great Milestones

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southwest Germany

CultureWorld heritage sites

Aerial view of the island of Reichenau on Lake Constance

Reichenau Island & Salem

Sacred Places at Lake Constance

CulturePalaces & castles

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Seven Great Milestones

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southwest Germany

CultureWorld heritage sites

Reichenau Island & Salem

Sacred Places at Lake Constance

CulturePalaces & castles

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15,000

patents are filed each year on average in Baden-Württemberg

1817

Karl Drais invented the bicycle in Mannheim

50

flavours of ice cream are offered by Dario Fontanella, the inventor of spaghetti ice cream, in his two ice cream parlours in Mannheim

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roller coasters provide thrilling rides at Rust’s amusement park

4 million

fashion fans shop annually at over 100 stores in Outletcity Metzingen, originally a Hugo Boss factory outlet

100 sqm

of model trains delight young and old fans alike at the Märklineum

Land of Unlimited Possibilities

Famous Brands from Baden-Württemberg

Bears cuddly toys in different colors lined up on shelves

Famous Brands and their History

From Idea to Best-Seller

SÜDENTheme parks

Famous Brands and their History

From Idea to Best-Seller

SÜDENTheme parks

Special Tip

800 Years of Celts – Follow Their Trail Across the Land!

Go to Celtic Land Baden-Württemberg

A cave from the inside with steep stairs and railings. A few lights are installed at the edge of the stairs.

You can see reconstructed Celtic houses made of clay and wooden bricks. A wall with small windows is built around them. Below the hill are wide meadows and a river.

Interior view of a church with paintings and stone paneling on the walls and ceiling. Several benches are lined up in the middle in front of a cross of Jesus

A man and a woman walk through a corridor in the castle. Paintings hang on the walls, the ceiling is decorated and painted. Glowing chandeliers hang from the ceiling.

Entrance to the house where Gottlieb Daimler was born in Schorndorf. A large statue of his head stands in front of it.

Building overgrown with plants and blue “Klima Arena” lettering

Descend into Germany’s Deepest Show Cave

and Start the Laichingen Cave Tour

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Epic Experiences at Original Sites

Buckle Up – Time Travel Starts Now!

Welcome to Southwest Germany’s fascinating time tunnel! From the distant past to the near future. Ice Age dwellers to futuristic homes. Just choose an era and start your journey.

Stone Age – Below Ground or Above Water

How did people live in the Stone Age? See it today in some of the region’s best museums or at walkable original sites like caves or pile dwellings.

World Heritage Sites in Baden-WürttembergFrom Caves to Hollywood

Baden-Württemberg – Where Wonders Happen

At a Glance

Seven Wonders to Behold

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southwest Germany

Sacred Places at Lake Constance

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southwest Germany

Sacred Places at Lake Constance

15,000

1817

50

13

4 million

100 sqm

Famous Brands from Baden-Württemberg

From Idea to Best-Seller

From Idea to Best-Seller

800 Years of Celts – Follow Their Trail Across the Land!

Buckle Up – Time Travel Starts Now!

Crisscross Through Time

A historical delight

Sacred Places at Lake Constance

Collector’s Treasures

The History of the Famous Cuckoo Clock

A historical delight

Sacred Places at Lake Constance

Collector’s Treasures

The History of the Famous Cuckoo Clock

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