The large district town Bretten is home to more than 28000 inhabitants and known as the “Melanchtonstadt” (city of Melanchton). Properly named first in the year 767 the city got itself a name as the city of towers. Betha Benz stopped here on her return from Pforzheim to Mannheim and “refueled” at the “Marktapotheke” (pharmacy at the market), which is located at the market square. (Station 2 Bertha Benz, just follow the signposting towards the market square.)
Numerous festivities and events are held and attract visitors from far and wide to Bretten. The Peter and Paul festivities for example, take the city back to the year 1504 so participants, inhabitants and visitors can enjoy the history of the city. Other widely known festivities include the wine market at the end of September as well as the countless other markets that take place all over the calendar year. Especially all around the market square Bretten offers an all year long interesting and ever changing program with a diverse gastronomy.
The second largest Baroque palace complex in Europe, after Versailles (Learn more)
Discover Ilvesheim on a historical tour though the city. (Learn more)
Experience the automobile history as if you would have been a part of it. (Learn more)
Discover the historic footprints of Carl and Bertha Benz. (Learn more)
Start your tour at the town hall in the center of Dossenheim. (Learn more)
From the parking lot to the castle it is a 15 minute walk. (Learn more)
Explore the mining history of Dossenheim. (Learn more)
World famous palace that attracts visitors from all over the world. (Learn more)
Discover the first "gas station" in the world. (Learn more)
Start your tour at the Historic Kursaal Sigel. (Learn more)
Enjoy your stay in Bad Schönborn. (Learn more)
Explore the history of the first service station in the world. (Learn more)
One of many highlights is the famous Baroque staircase by Balthasar Neumann. (Learn more)
The historic watch tower hosts a little museum. (Learn more)
This historic building is now home to a Romantikhotel and restaurant. (Learn more)
Welcome to the district Berghausen of the community Pfinztal: (Learn more)
Welcome to the district Soellingen of the community Pfinztal. (Learn more)
Welcome to the district Kleinsteinbach of the community Pfinztal. (Learn more)
Explore the home town of Bertha Benz from here on foot. (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: underground car park 'Löwenhof'. (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: car park "Seedamm". (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: car park "Sporgasse". (Learn more)
One of the first 'gas stations' in the world at the historic market square. (Learn more)
Visit the tradional Inn with more than 300 years of history. (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: city hall Gondelsheim. (Learn more)
Your starting point for the tour: train station Gondelsheim. (Learn more)
Start your walking tour in the center of town. (Learn more)
Explore the numerous historic and cultural sights. (Learn more)
The world famous motor racing circuit offers a variety of things to discover. (Learn more)
The Palace Gardens are one of a kind in Europe. (Learn more)