Welcome to Mannheim
From Baroque to Art Nouveau, from industrial romanticism to high culture
In Mannheim, rich history meets vibrant modernity, and regional tradition meets diverse internationalism. Mannheim is a vibrant city with many faces and even more history. Baroque and Art Nouveau alongside beautiful parks – top-class museums and culture in all its facets – a shopping paradise and a place of international and regional cuisine: all this is the city whose chessboard-like layout gave it the nickname “the city of squares.” Mannheim is a place of early industrialization and important factories.. Its culture is linked to great names such as Mozart and Schiller, and museums of international importance and one of the world's largest urban art museums inspire visitors from all over the world.
Nature on your doorstep: A green city on two rivers
Nature and urbanity go hand in hand in Mannheim. Half of the city area consists of green spaces waiting to be discovered. Relax and unwind or explore and exercise: both are possible in Mannheim's green spaces. Particularly popular is the magnificent Luisenpark, considered one of the most beautiful city parks in Europe, with the Chinese tea house and gondolas as popular attractions. The Rhine and Neckar rivers are home to natural, park-like recreational areas that are popular with all generations, locals and visitors alike.
City tours: History and stories for all interests
Experience history, learn stories: city tours bring the city's history to life. The city’s tour guides love to take people from all over the world on a journey through Mannheim's 400-year history. They make it entertaining and easy to understand, and history and stories always come to life on the streets and squares of Mannheim. On the city tours, you can immerse yourself in the eventful history and exciting contemporary history, tailored to your interests. Whether it's Mozart at the court of the Elector or Benz in his workshop in the Quadrate district: there is so much to discover and experience.City of music, city of art and culture: Great variety for the eyes and ears
With around 30 museums and galleries, over 1,000 performances a year at the National Theater and numerous stages, Mannheim is the destination for art and culture lovers. The Kunsthalle Mannheim displays world-class paintings and sculptures in a unique new building in the heart of the city; the works of “New Objectivity”, which was shaped in this city, are world-famous. The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums form their own museum district in the city center with several buildings. It is one of the leading museums in Europe in the fields of archaeology, world cultures, and photography. The National Theater is a first-class, four-genre venue with a long tradition. Due to the complete renovation of the building, which is listed as a national heritage, performances are spread across special locations in the city. And last but not least, let's not forget the music: as a UNESCO City of Music, hardly a day goes by in Mannheim without a concert. On small and large stages and at international festivals, there is something for every taste and from every era. It's always worth listening to the music in Mannheim!
STADT.WAND.KUNST: A walk through the open-air Urban Art Museum
In times when everything is different, art is also seeking new paths. These paths are increasingly leading to Mannheim, where artists from all over the world with very different styles conjure up fascinating murals on facades. For over ten years, they have been transforming the city into an open-air museum for international street art. Art for everyone – at any time. Take a walk on your own to see the most beautiful facade paintings or treat yourself to a special kind of art experience with an open-air “museum tour” with knowledgeable tour guides.
Culinary delights from around the world: Mannheim offers an extraordinary range of gastronomic highlights
The world is at home in Mannheim's kitchens: shaped by immigration since its founding and now home to people from 170 nations, Mannheim offers an enormously diverse range of international cuisine as well as traditional Palatinate home cooking and modern interpretations of haute cuisine. Creative culinary delights are served here and culinary excellence is achieved – savoir vivre! Italian, French, Greek, Turkish, Thai, Indian, Persian, Arabic, Ethiopian, Mexican, Peruvian, Palatinate-Bavarian... there is a feast for every palate.