Things to do

Historische Altstadt Tübingen (historic center)

Stiftskirche Turm (church tower)

Climb the church tower for a beautiful view of Tübingen and the surrounding area. Usually open 13:00-17:00 Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Use the side entrance!

Platanenallee

Wander around the tree-lined island on the Neckar river.

Paddle boarding on the Neckar River

Rent paddle boards and canoes at Freistil brewery

Castle Hohentübingen + Museum (Tübingen castle and museum)

Kunsthalle Tübingen (art gallery)

Schwärzlocher Hof - Gaststätte

Go for the beautiful walk, stay for the beer garden and peacocks

Monastery and Palace Bebenhausen

Walk through the protected Schönbuch forest to the Bebenhausen monastery complex. There are also regular buses running back and forth to Tübingen.

Burg Hohenzollern (Hohenzollern castle)

Fairytale castle in the Swabian Albe

Bad Urach

Beautiful waterfall hikes. The fire salamanders emerge from hibernation in May so it's a great time to visit

Lichtenstein Castle

Tour this former hunting lodge and hike around the Albe

Bodensee (Lake Constance)

Gorgina lake on the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. You could take a day trip here or spend a few days hiking, swimming in the lake, and enjoying local wine. Walk through the hilly vineyards for a view of the Alps over the lake

Heidelberg

The lush hills, pink castle ruins, relaxed atmosphere, and river boat tour make this little city worth visiting! Make sure to grab an onigiri and matcha tea at Green Tea Café Konomi.

Schwarzwald (the Black Forest)

Strasbourg

You can cross country borders and take a day trip to Strasbourg, France. It's around 2.5 hours away from Tübingen by car.

Munich

Visit Munich or plan a hiking trip to the Alps.

the Alps

Stunning, gorgeous, jaw dropping...need we say more?

Suedhang Kaffee (Suedhang coffee roaster and cafe)

Third wave coffee shop. Martin's favorite caffeination station in town.

Café Hanseatica

Great coffee and breakfast at this Vienna-style coffee house.

Piccolo sole d'oro

Traditional Italian cafe on the Ammer creek

Il Dolce Italian pastry

Great Italian coffee and tiramisu

Neckarmüller - Biergarten

German beer garden and Swabian food.

Restaurant Mauganeschtle Tübingen

This is high class Swabian cuisine. The website is in German but the staff speaks English and they have English menus!

SaiGon 1994 Restaurant

Vietanmese restaurant. They only accept cash.

Gasthaus Bären

German and Swabian Tapas.

Zum Alten Fritz

Great pizza bufala.

Kichererbse

Beloved local falafel restaurant.

Köstlich Vegan

Affordable, fresh, vegan Turkish wraps!

Freistil Garten

Mircobrewery

DAS JÄGER

To refresh yourself, get the Spezial-Bier in a frozen stein.

Liquid Kelter

Cocktails with outdoor seating