Tübingen
Germany · Baden-Württemberg · 341 m
Description
Tübingen is a historic university town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg and one of the country's most renowned academic centers. It is known for its well-preserved medieval old town, winding cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, the picturesque Neckar River with its traditional punting boats (Stocherkähne), and the Hölderlin Tower, where the poet Friedrich Hölderlin spent the final decades of his life. Founded in 1477, the University of Tübingen and numerous leading research institutes shape the city's academic and cultural identity. Combining centuries of history with vibrant student life and world-class research, Tübingen is widely regarded as one of Germany's most charming and distinguished university towns.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – September
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Punting (Stocherkahnfahrt) on the Neckar
- Tübingen Old Town
- Hohentübingen Castle
- Tübingen Market Square & Town Hall
- Hölderlin Tower
- University of Tübingen
- Neckar Island & Platanenallee
- St. George's Collegiate Church
- Museum of Ancient Cultures
- City Museum
- Botanical Garden
- Bebenhausen Monastery
- Bebenhausen Palace
- Museum Boxenstop
- Art Gallery
- Schönbuch Nature Park
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Tübingen Hbf, Tübingen West, Tübingen-Derendingen