World Heritage Sites in Baden-WürttembergFrom Caves to Hollywood

Time Travel Through Southwest GermanyBaden-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 HistoryAt 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.

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True Wonders in Baden-Württemberg

UNESCO World HeritageSeven 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.

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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

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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 PossibilitiesFamous Brands from Baden-Württemberg

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 Tip800 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 SitesBuckle 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.

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Celts – Mountains, Princes, Metropolises

The Celts' wealth is truly astonishing – trace their legacy through impressive burial mounds, mighty fortifications, and other treasures scattered across the region.

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Romans – Diving into history

The Romans loved their bathing temples and protective walls. The Limes, a masterpiece of Roman engineering, stretches for kilometers through northern Baden-Württemberg.

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Middle Ages – Navel of the World

Fascinating monasteries and their art treasures, later fairytale castles and opulent buildings – the Middle Ages in Baden-Württemberg are steeped in nobility.

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Baroque – Grandeur, Glory, Fairy-tale Gardens

It couldn’t be more picturesque: baroque palaces, lavish libraries, fairy-tale gardens – all walkable sites from an era of grandeur.

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Industrialization – THE LÄND of Innovators

The fact that the Zeppelin, the car, and the teddy bear all come from Baden-Württemberg – no surprise there! The inventive spirit here knows no bounds. There’s much to discover. So, enjoy a Baden-Württemberg original: spaghetti ice cream!

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Modernity – Here and Now

Art and culture in Southwest Germany take new paths: exciting city and art projects, fascinating small-town gems, and museums across the state where avant-garde and modernity thrive.

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Crisscross Through Time

40,000 years of culture in Southwest Germany. Is a vacation or short trip enough to take it all in? Here are some inspiring examples.

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Bathing like a Roman

World Heritage Sites in Baden-WürttembergFrom Caves to Hollywood

Time Travel Through Southwest GermanyBaden-Württemberg – Where Wonders Happen

Sites of Human HistoryAt a Glance

UNESCO World HeritageSeven Wonders to Behold