racetrack
Hockenheimring
German Grand Prix circuit in the Rhine Valley with a museum, driving experiences, and regular track day events.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Europe
Schwetzingen works well as a base: 5 minutes from Brühl, 31km from Deutsche Weinstraße.
Schwetzingen is a town located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. With a population of 22,593, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Schwetzingen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Schwetzingen to your route.
Schwetzingen (German pronunciation: [ˈʃvɛtsɪŋən] ; Palatine German: Schwetzinge) is a German town in northwest Baden-Württemberg, around 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of Heidelberg and 15 km (9.3 mi) southeast of Mannheim.
Schwetzingen is one of the five biggest cities of the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district and a medium-sizedRead more
centre between Heidelberg and Mannheim.
The city is most famous for Schwetzingen Palace and the Schlosstheater. The palace grounds also feature a mosque, the oldest in Germany. Although not functional, it was used by Muslim prisoners in the Franco-Prussian War.
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Schwetzingen is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.3822 latitude, 8.5823 longitude.
Schwetzingen has a population of approximately 22,593 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
German Grand Prix circuit in the Rhine Valley with a museum, driving experiences, and regular track day events.
6 km · about 10 min drive
castle
A partly ruined Renaissance castle overlooking the city of Heidelberg, one of Germany's most important Renaissance structures.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Intimate museum in Carl Benz's last factory in Ladenburg, displaying pioneering Benz vehicles in the very halls where the inventor of the automobile worked until 1929.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Sister museum to Sinsheim featuring a Boeing 747, submarine, and extensive collection of vintage and classic automobiles.
12 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
The world's largest surviving Romanesque church, this imperial cathedral holds the tombs of eight German emperors and kings.
12 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Massive technology museum with Concorde and Tu-144 jets on the roof plus hundreds of classic cars and Formula 1 racers.
28 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Germany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Birthplace of German democracy, this hilltop castle above Neustadt flew the black-red-gold flag at the 1832 festival.
34 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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