Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Reutlingen (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Achalm, Käpfle, and Mary's Church. Also, be sure to include Achalm Castle in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Reutlingen (Baden-Württemberg).
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Achalm
Mountain in Germany. Achalm is a mountain in Reutlingen, Germany. On its top, the ruins of Achalm Castle can be found, ancestral seat of the counts of Achalm, a 13th-century Swabian noble family related to the counts of Urach.
The toponym is from the Old German words Ache (stream) and Alm. A popular etymology connects it to the supposed last words of count Egino. It is said he wanted to say "Ach Allmächtiger!" (German for "O Almighty!"), but was only able to say "Ach Allm...".[1]
Käpfle
Mountain in Germany. Käpfle is a mountain of Baden-Württemberg, Germany to the north of Reutlingen.[2]
Mary's Church
Also known as: Marienkirche
Church in Reutlingen, Germany. St. Mary's Church is a church in Reutlingen, Germany. It was built from 1247 to 1343 and is one of the most distinct Gothic buildings in Swabia.
Between the 1520s and 1540s the church was a center of the Swabian reformer Matthäus Alber, who spread the teachings of Martin Luther to Reutlingen and surrounding areas. The church was heavily damaged during a fire in 1726. From 1893 to 1901 it was rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style. On the 71-meter high west tower shines a gilded angel from 1343.
The church has been a National Cultural Landmark since 1988.[3]
Address: Weibermarkt 1, 72764 Reutlingen
Achalm Castle
Also known as: Ruine Achalm
Castle in Reutlingen, Germany. Achalm Castle is a ruined castle located above the towns of Reutlingen and Pfullingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Situated on the top of a hill at the edge of the Swabian Alb the ruins of the 11th-century castle are topped by a look-out tower from 1838.[4]
Eningen
Municipality in Germany. Eningen is a municipality in the district of Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated at the foot of the Swabian Alps and near the big cities of Reutlingen and Stuttgart. Although it has a considerable population with around 10,800 inhabitants, its structure is considered to be more the one of a village. The most important annual events include the Dorffest, the village festivity, the Krämerfest, and the Weihnachtsmarkt. Eningen is surrounded by free-standing hills of the Achalm and the Swabian Alps with landscape full of dark green forests and cliffs. This makes volksmarching, hiking and biking popular.[5]
Georgenberg
Mountain in Germany. The Georgenberg is a mountain in the middle of the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
The slopes of the Georgenberg were originally used by the inhabitants of Reutlingen and Pfullingen to grow wine, which is why terraced landscape structures can still be seen below the summit.[6]
Roßberg
Mountain in Germany. The Roßberg is a mountain in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.[7]
Schmid peoplemover
The Schmid peoplemover is an elevator capable of crossing an obstacle. It was invented by Emil Schmid and designed by the company Schmid-Maschinenbau from Sonnenbühl, Germany. Currently ThyssenKrupp Aufzugswerke GmbH is in charge of its maintenance.
A cabin with passengers, including wheelchair users, first moves vertically upwards, then horizontally, thus bridging an obstacle, and finally vertically down. Vertical and horizontal trips are connected by a wide, smooth arc. The company claims that its construction is significantly cheaper than an overpass or underpass, occupies less space and it may be installed in 2–3 days from parts fabricated according to different specifications as to height, span, and visual design style.
Schmid peoplemovers were installed in Pfullingen (across route B 313), Altbach, and at the Berlin-Rummelsburg Betriebsbahnhof station in Berlin. The Pfullingen Peoplemover stopped operating in 2009 due to economic reasons.
In 2015 it was announced that the nearby city of Reutlingen decided to purchase it and install it at the city hall. However, this was revealed to be an April Fools' Day prank on the next day.[8]
Reutlingen University
Also known as: Hochschule Reutlingen
University of applied sciences in Reutlingen, Germany. Reutlingen University is a university of applied sciences, involved in education and research. It is located in Reutlingen in the southern German state of Baden-Württemberg. Enrollment stands at about 5,500 students, a quarter of whom are international and exchange students. Reutlingen University has a long tradition as a second home for international students; over a quarter of the students currently registered come from countries outside Germany. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the main fields of International Business, Engineering, Information, Medical and Natural Science and Design. In contrast to common university structures, the orientation of the faculties is less the result of the sciences located there. It rather results from their industry driven specialization. The five schools of Reutlingen University are the School of Applied Chemistry, ESB Business School, the School of Information Technology, the School of Engineering and the School of Texiles & Design. Top Five placements in various rankings and its reputation amongst industry and commerce has made it one of Germany's most prestigious universities of applied sciences.
Reutlingen University's campus sits on the southwestern edge of Reutlingen, close to recreation and sport areas (including the city soccer stadium). Two bus lines serve the campus, and the town center is a 20-minute walk away. Two neighborhood centers are each a five-minute walk from campus and the dormitories, featuring shopping centers, banks, and doctors.[9]
Address: Alteburgstr. 150, Reutlingen
Pfullingen
Town in Germany. Pfullingen is a town in the district of Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 3 km southeast of Reutlingen at the foot of the Swabian Alb. With its almost 20,000 inhabitants it is famous for its Handball team, which in 2006 had to file for bankruptcy, the Schönbergturm and the People mover.
Pfullingen is situated in the Northern foothills of the Alb in the valley of the river Echaz. Pfullingen is surrounded by the cone-like hills Achalm and Georgenberg as well as some mountains of the Albtrauf.
Pfullingen was first mentioned in a charta by Emperor Otto I in 937. It was the main settlement in the Pfullichgau.
At the end of the 14th century Pfullingen lost its city privileges after having been conquered and destroyed by the forces of the Free Imperial City Reutlingen. About 1500 Pfullingen became part of Württemberg, its city privileges being restored only in 1699.
Pfullingen is home to many schools, in 2013 Wilhem-Hauff-Realschule held an exchange with East Bergholt High School. The Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium, which is named by a famous German poet, held an exchange with Park Ridge High School, New Jersey.[10]
Spreuerhofstraße
Spreuerhofstraße is, according to Guinness World Records, the world's narrowest street, found in the city of Reutlingen, Germany. It ranges from 31 centimetres at its narrowest to 50 centimetres at its widest. The lane was built in 1727 during the reconstruction efforts after the area was destroyed in the massive citywide fire of 1726 and is officially listed in the Land-Registry Office as City Street Number 77.[11]