Tübingen, Germany

Tübingen

A university town of colourful houses along the river Neckar.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Tübingen

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up the steep old town to the market square and its painted town hall.
  2. AfternoonTake a punt along the river Neckar past the yellow Hölderlin Tower.
  3. EveningJoin the students for dinner in a tavern in the old town lanes.

Day 2

Visit Hohenzollern Castle on its hilltop, 30 minutes away.

What to eat

Maultaschen, Swabian ravioli, and Käsespätzle, cheese noodles.

Local tips

Make the most of Tübingen

Beat the crowds

Lively in term time. Summer weekends are busy on the river.

Best photo spot

The colourful houses and Hölderlin Tower from the Neckar bridge.

Getting there

Trains from Stuttgart take about an hour.

Don't miss nearby

Hohenzollern Castle and the Swabian Jura.

Good to know

Take a punt ride on the Neckar. The students' traditional punt race is in early summer.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Tübingen

Getting there

  • Stuttgart Airport (STR)20 km away
  • Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)105 km away
  • Strasbourg95 km away
  • Heidelberg100 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Tübingen: good to know

Is Tübingen worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A university town of colourful houses along the river Neckar.

How many days do you need in Tübingen?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Tübingen?

You can visit all year. Lively in term time. Summer weekends are busy on the river.

How do you get to Tübingen?

The nearest airport is Stuttgart Airport (STR), about 20 km away. Trains from Stuttgart take about an hour.

What is there to see near Tübingen?

Nearby hidden places include Stein am Rhein (97 km), Strasbourg (97 km) and Rhine Falls (99 km).

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