Speyer attractions

Offering more than 3000 exhibits, the Technik Museum highlights the history of technology. While at the museum, you'll be able to see Air France's original Concorde as well as Formula 1 sports cars. Additionally, you'll get to view classic cars and Russia's Tupolev Tu-144. Admission will also include access to the museum's 3D IMAX theater.

On this tour, you will be able to explore Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen. You will get a chance to understand the city’s history, explore the squares and streets, and see various prominent sites, including the Late Gothic Town Church, Kornmarktmadonna, symbol of the Counter Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate, former red tanner district of the city, a landmark in the city with a view of the Odenwald, Rhine Valley, Neckar Valley, Central Square and more. This tour will be a good opportunity to understand the rich history and heritage of Heidelberg.

With this ticket, you'll get access to the Technik Museum Speyer, where you'll have the opportunity to explore technology up close. In the museum, you'll discover Europe's largest space museum and see the Russian space shuttle BURAN and an authentic moonstone and space suits. You'll also get to see vintage cars and fire engines. In the Museum Wilhelmsbau, you'll see mechanical musical instruments, dolls and fashion. Your ticket includes access to IMAX DOME, where you'll get to watch a film with some of the highest quality visuals and sound in Europe.

You will accompany the old executioner’s wife or her daughter as they lead you through the shadowy corners of Heidelberg’s old town. The walk passes the Frauenturm and reaches the site of the Heidelberg Blood Court of 1812, giving a sense of the city’s darker history as you move between narrow streets and hidden squares. Along the way you will hear entertaining, sometimes grisly stories from the guide. The executioner’s wife will recount local lore and curious remedies — for example, she may explain the recipe for the so‑called healing arm‑sinner fat, saying “Leaving human fat is good for lame limbs, so you lubricate them with it – they will be right.” You will also learn exciting facts about Heidelberg’s city history and hear about the venerable castle and its past inhabitants, while seeing lively squares and charming old town streets that frame these tales. The experience mixes local history with folklore, told in a way that is meant to amuse and unsettle in equal measure.

On this guided walking tour, you will follow the hangman’s daughter through the streets of Heidelberg learning about the dark side of the city since the Middle Ages. You will hear stories from Vasner Katharina and learn about the city’s long forgotten executioner. You will also gain insights on Heidelberg’s history of crime and punishment through the ages from witch burnings to pickpockets.

This self-guided audio tour of Heidelberg's Altstadt is narrated by local resident Erin McGann and will guide you through the old town on the banks of the Neckar River. As you move through the main market square, you will take in the famous Church of the Holy Ghost and hear how the town's past is reflected in its streets. Along the way, you'll discover curious details such as the carved measures once used to check the legal size of pretzels, and you'll hear stories of the catastrophic floods that affected the city. You will also find out which buildings are the oldest, learn how university students became so rowdy they ended up with their own prison, and follow the romantic history of Heidelberg's ruined castle. The audio will play automatically at the right time and place on your smartphone using GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline so you can follow the commentary without a connection.

Enjoy a visit to SEA LIFE in Speyer. Dive into the fascinating world under the sea and experience the exciting and beautiful underwater world with more than 3,000 creatures in 13 themed areas.

With this ticket, you’ll gain admission to an aquarium with over 3,000 sea creatures – including rays, catsharks, moray eels, sea turtles and tropical fish. Once you enter the building, you’ll be able to explore the aquarium at your own pace and listen to audio stations to learn more about the underwater world. As well as 100 species of marine life, you'll be able to see colorful coral reefs and interact with sea creatures in the touch pool. If you wish to take a break during your visit, there's an on-site restaurant with riverside views.

This ticket will provide you entry to BODY WORLDS Museum in Heidelberg where you can discover the complex structure of the body. As you explore, you can get different perspectives of the body and see blood vessel configurations and transparent longitudinal or cross-sectional views. You can also gain insights into how the different physical systems work and how organs interact with each other, improving your anatomical knowledge. During the visit, you’ll find interactive stations focusing on the topic of happiness. Here, you can learn about the feeling and what happens during this process in the body.

This ticket, valid for 24 hours, will give you the chance to ride around Karlsruhe on a red double-decker bus. You’ll be able to hop on and hop off the bus along the route, which consists of nine stops, and explore the city’s attractions at your own pace. You’ll have the opportunity to discover cultural sights, including the ZKM Center for Art and Media, the Baden State Theater and the Creative Park. The bus will also take you to the city center, where you’ll be able to stroll through the Old Town, stop in the Market Square and see Karlsruhe Palace.

This self-guided scavenger hunt lets you explore Heidelberg at your own pace. You’ll use a single app to play an interactive game of puzzles and clues that leads you around the city. Start anytime (the activity is available 24/7) and pause whenever you like — perhaps for a local beer at a tavern in the Altstadt or to enjoy the view from the banks of the Neckar — then resume later, even the next day. The format is suitable for couples, families and groups and can also be used as a team-building activity. As you move through the city, the game will take you to more than ten major attractions and reveal hidden gems along the way. You’ll encounter Bismarckplatz, the House for Giant (Haus zum Riesen), the Kurpfälzisches Museum and Universitätsplatz, and pass the Jesuitenkirche and the bustling Marktplatz. The route continues past the Brückenaffe (Bridge Monkey) to the Old Bridge Heidelberg, then on to Kornmarkt, Karlsplatz and other parts of the Altstadt. Along the way you’ll learn the history and legends of each site and access hand-picked local tips for restaurants and shops.

Heidelberg, the romantic city on the Neckar, has been captivating visitors for centuries. On this city tour you will experience that charm as you move through the historic heart of the town and get a sense of why people from around the world return again and again. A guide will lead you along the picturesque alleys of the enchanting old town, moving between landmarks such as the Kornmarkt, the Alter Brücke and the university. Along the way you will hear about the city’s history and atmosphere, and see the streets and squares that have shaped its character. The walk focuses on the sights and stories of central Heidelberg, giving you time to soak up the setting and understand its long-standing appeal.

In the romantic old town by the Neckar, you will be led through the darker side of medieval life. As you move past the Old Bridge, you will hear about who plied their trade there—prostitutes and thieves—and about public punishments that once took place. Alongside the executioner’s daughter, you will listen to stories of chilling crimes and cruel sentences, from witch burnings on the Neckar to mutilations. You may be surprised at what people could make from cremating witches or from cutting off ears. The presentation is led by a team of art historians, archaeologists and cultural scholars, who offer informed, lively insights into the past while keeping a slightly playful tone. High-quality period costumes and museum replicas of jewellery, weapons and everyday objects are used according to the English “Living History Concept”. Together with the guiding content, these elements create a vivid, first-hand sense of medieval life and punishment rather than a dry lecture.

A guided bike tour is a great way to get to know Heidelberg. On this ride you'll see the city's famous Old Town and explore other exciting areas beyond the centre. The route is planned so you move smoothly between well-known sights and quieter neighbourhoods. You will travel at a relaxed pace, staying right in the heart of things while also covering more ground than on foot. Along the way your guide will show you both the highlights of the Old Town and lesser known parts of Heidelberg, offering local context as you go. The mix of central attractions and off-the-beaten-path streets will give you a rounded impression of the city.

Seeing Heidelberg from the river gives a fresh perspective on the city. Gliding in kayaks along the Neckar, you will take in sights such as the Old Town, Marstall, the Old Bridge and Hackteufel as the city unfolds around you. As you move through the water, you will learn all the paddling techniques needed to reach your destination safely and enjoyably. The guidance will cover how to handle the kayak and work with the current so you can focus on the views and the experience. Along the way, you can expect relaxed moments and a different way to notice the architecture and riverside scenery. The tour aims to be fun and instructive, and you should be prepared to see parts of Heidelberg from an unexpected angle.