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What to do in Mannheim
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Mannheim Water Tower
Snap photos of one of the city’s most recognizable icons with the colorful jets of water from the fountain making up the foreground.
Luisenpark
Ride the gondola around the lake, bring the kids to the castle playground and attend the opera in this multifaceted park.
Mannheim Palace
Wander through the historic halls of this lavish palace, once visited by Mozart, for a look at its frescoes and period décor.
University of Mannheim
Explore the campus of University of Mannheim during your stay in Mannheim. Take in the live music and stargazing spots in the area.
Planetarium Mannheim
Find out about the mysteries of the universe through the fun and informative shows and lectures in this impressive planetarium.
Technoseum Mannheim
You can browse the exhibits at Technoseum Mannheim, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Mannheim. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Wasserturm
You can learn about the history of Mannheim with a visit to Wasserturm. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Mannheim Jesuit Church
Marvel at the sheer opulence of this historic gold-leafed church, where marvelous frescoes and ornate features line the interior walls.
Friedrichsplatz
See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.
Areas of Mannheim
Mannheim City Centre
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Mannheim City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Mannheim Palace or Mannheim Jesuit Church.
Lindenhof
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lindenhof and surrounding area, you can visit Mannheim Palace and Mannheim's Rosengarten Congress Centre.
Oststadt
Discover Oststadt, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Oststadt include Luisenpark and Planetarium Mannheim, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Planetarium Tram Stop.
Schwetzingerstadt
You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Schwetzingerstadt. Visitors recommend a visit to Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park, and you can get around town on the metro at MA Central Station Tram Stop.
Neckarstadt-Ost/Wohlgelegen
Even though there aren't top sights in Neckarstadt-Ost/Wohlgelegen, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Rosengarten Mannheim. Jump on the metro at Lange Rötterstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Rheinau
While Rheinau may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like SAP Arena and Maimarkt Mannheim.
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