The Stars of the South

Cities in Southwest Germany

Beleuchteter Brunnen auf dem Schlossplatz in Stuttgart.
On the trail of joie de vivre

Get out of everyday life

On the trail of joie de vivre

Urban pleasures are easy to find in Southwest Germany. Museum collections range from world-class art to glamorous cars; the food scene caters to traditional and contemporary tastes, in cozy taverns and stylish restaurants; the region’s wines are known to connoisseurs; and the shopping includes specialist boutiques as well as international names. But part of the fun is doing what locals do – strolling in the parks, admiring centuries-old churches, checking out the markets and stopping at a café for coffee and cake. Best of all, most of the ancient streets in city and town centers are pedestrian-friendly. 

City breaks in Southwest Germany
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Beleuchteter Brunnen auf dem Schlossplatz in Stuttgart.

Stuttgart

Baden-Baden 

Blick auf das Freiburger Münster

Freiburg

Beim Blick von der Scheffelterrasse eröffnet sich ein herrliches Panorama auf die Altstadt von Heidelberg und das Heidelberger Schloss. | © Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Tobias Schwerdt

Heidelberg

Blick vom Wartberg auf Heilbronn

Heilbronn

Karlsruher Schloss

Karlsruhe

Barockschloss Mannheim

Mannheim

Grünes Gold - Inselsteg in Pforzheim | © Pierre Johne

Pforzheim

Stadtansicht Ulm | © Lorenz Bee

Ulm