Esslingen on the Neckar, the city of 800 monuments.
Feel the magic of Esslingen, discover history, experience culture, enjoy wine... there are many reasons to take time for Esslingen. The still closed medieval old town center of Esslingen is only one of the attractions worth seeing.
First documented in 777, Esslingen am Neckar is a town with a proud heritage. As a place of pilgrimage, Esslingen grew more and more. Wine growing and trade made the town big and rich.
First and foremost is the town's magnificent jewel, the Old Town Hall with its Renaissance facade by Heinrich Schickhardt, as well as Germany's oldest continuous row of half-timbered houses. They bear witness to Esslingen's heyday in the Middle Ages. The former imperial city looks back on 1200 years of history.
It is definitely worth climbing the 314 steps of the medieval castle staircase to the Thick Tower. There, an impressive view of Esslingen invites you to linger. Parts of the old city fortifications, such as city gates and towers, as well as imposing churches and former manor houses are an extremely impressive cultural heritage.
From the end of May, Esslingen can be discovered not only on foot but also wonderfully by "paddle" on water. How about a canoe trip on the idyllic Neckar canals? Cozy garden inns, wine taverns and vaulted cellars, but also fine restaurants, from genuine Swabian to Mediterranean cuisine, leave no culinary wishes unfulfilled.
A glass of sparkling wine should always be planned in Esslingen. Because here is the cradle of Germany's oldest sparkling wine cellar KESSLER, located directly on the market square. In the historic vaulted cellar, the fine sparkling wine matures in an elaborate bottle fermentation process.
Festivals and city events invite you to a special city experience in Esslingen.
The award-winning PODIUM Festival - the Young European Music Festival - kicks off at the end of April each year, followed by the "Esslinger Frühling" (Esslingen Spring) with open Sundays and the Esslingen Garden Days. At the beginning of May, the popular Wine Hiking Day attracts many domestic and foreign guests to the vineyards of Esslingen. The Esslinger Bürgerfest with city run and flea market traditionally starts on the first Friday in July. Film lovers can look forward to the "Kino auf der Burg" from the end of July to the beginning of August. The traditional onion festival in mid-August brings the summer season to a close. At the beginning of September, the city event "ES funkelt" entices visitors to shop until midnight, while bookworms get their money's worth at "Les ART" for three weeks in November.
And not to forget the traditional highlight in Esslingen's calendar of events: the Esslingen Medieval Market & Christmas Market in winter each year.
For more information on Esslingen events, please visit https://www.esslingen-marketing.de/veranstaltungen-1.
Guided city tours in Esslingen am Neckar - you can experience something there
Esslingen offers over 40 different city tours on almost every topic and for every target group. In addition to the classic city tour for those who are in Esslingen for the first time, there are guided tours by Segway, on foot or in a canoe. There are guided tours to the churches, to the castle or to the unique astrolabe.
The city information staff will be happy to advise you if you are planning a day trip or a whole weekend in Esslingen am Neckar. We want your stay in Esslingen to be an unforgettable experience.
Contact: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Tel +49 711 39 69 69, Web www.esslingen-marketing.de, Mail info@esslingen-marketing.de
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