Tübingen is truly one of the most prisine town in central Baden-Württemberg in South Germany. It is needless to say that it is a true university town with students seen at every corner. No wonder every third person living in this beautiful town is a student. The average population of this town is only 39 years which is one of the youngest in the entire country. My first memories of this town go back to the year 2017 when I visited this town with my wife as she was attending an advanced training course in Gynaecology in Sonography and I was a free tourist to discover this mesmerising town completely on my own. This was of-course before our daughter and son were born. To be honest I only have beautiful memories of this pristine town.
History: Let’s begin with a bit of a history of this mesmerising town. According to the legends, the city was settled around almost 1000 years ago by Romans. There are artefacts even today along the river Neckar, which flows right through the heart of the city, that clearly show that the Romans had built structures like walls around the south bank of the river.
Geography: Tübingen is located in south-west Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg and is home to one of the oldest university in Germany. It is located on confluence of National Highway 28, 29, 296 and 297.
Tübingen is located on the convergence of three rivers the main one being Neckar, the other two being Ammer and Steinlach Rivers, that empty into Neckar. The River Neckar goes through the city and there is even an island in the middle of this river on the south side of the historical old town. This island is called Neckar Insel or Neckar River Island and it’s one of the most beautiful places within the city and obviously a must visit.
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I started collecting the photographs and my thoughts for this blog even before the Corona pandemic started in the early 2020 and that is one of the main reasons why you may see so many people in my pictures on this blog. This blog is the culmination of my many visits and huge efforts put into this pristine and historical mediaeval town spanning the years between 2017 and 2019. Due to personal reasons the blog is being published so late in 2024.
Exploring Tübingen: A Hidden Gem in Baden-Württemberg
Nestled in the heart of Baden-Württemberg, Tübingen is a picturesque university town that effortlessly blends medieval charm with youthful energy. Known for its vibrant student population, thanks to the prestigious Eberhard Karls University, the city pulses with intellectual curiosity and cultural vibrancy.
One of Tübingen’s most iconic attractions is the Neckar River, where you can enjoy a traditional Stocherkahn ride—a gondola-like boat unique to the city. The scenic Altstadt (Old Town) is another highlight, featuring cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and the striking Hölderlinturm, a tower named after the famous German poet Friedrich Hölderlin.
For history enthusiasts, the Schloss Hohentübingen, a castle overlooking the town, offers stunning views and a museum showcasing archaeological treasures. Food lovers will delight in the local Swabian cuisine, with specialties like Maultaschen and Spätzle readily available in the town’s many cozy restaurants. Whether you’re visiting for its rich history, natural beauty, or vibrant cultural scene, Tübingen promises an unforgettable experience.
The city is extremely well connected by rail and road. The nearest city being Stuttgart it can be reached in less than an hour by train and roughly half an hour by car from Stuttgart. The nearest airport is the Stuttgart Airport and it’s just 25 minutes away from Tübingen.
The best time to visit Tübingen is the summer time in the months from July to October. There are a lot of activities that can be done, my favourite being the Boat ride on the River Neckar and watching the city from the river. Another favourite is to visit the beautiful castle and to take a stroll in the cobblestone streets of Altstadt (Old Town) Tübingen.
Discover the unique charm of this small yet dynamic town—it’s a place where tradition meets modernity in the most delightful way.
The following is a collection of the best pictures from my visits to Tübingen in the past. If there have been any mistakes or errors I kindly request you to write it in comments so that I can correct them.
I truly hope you will enjoy this colourful journey with me in this beautiful town of Tübingen.
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This picture is one of my personal favourites, that I have ever clicked in the last few years. The timing was simply perfect and I stood on this beautiful bridge across the Neckar River, just as the beautiful poled boat (locally known as Stocherkahn) passed below the bridge. It’s simply give me the feeling of being transported into the Harry Potter film where Harry and his friends are taken to Hogwarts for the first time ever in The first book of the series The Philosophers Stone. This picture was taken from top of a Alleenbridge (Alleenbrücke) that crosses the river Neckar in the city of Tübingen. Hence being the first picture in this blog. This is a view of the river Neckar with beautiful boats ferrying tourists up and down the river, taken while standing on top of a bridge known as Eberhardbrücke (or Eberhard’s-Bridge). On the right hand side one can see historical city centre with it’s multicoloured Row-Houses and on the left hand side the Neckar-River-Island in the middle of the Neckar-River. This picture shows one of the most beautiful architectural marvels of Tübingen in South Germany. It is the Town-Hall Building, locally known as Rathaus in German.A view of the old town standing on the
One of the most delicious places to eat, in the town of Tübingen was at this Lebanese restaurant called Laf Laf, located bang in the middle of the old city centre. Highly recommend this one. The food is very delicious and reasonably priced. Another impression of a modern and a historical architectural marvel mixed and matched in this beautiful southern German city called Tübingen.This image was taken standing atop the Eberhard bridge, in Tübingen facing westward showing the old town centre on the right hand side and the Neckar Island on the left hand side, on a bright sunny morning before the Corona pandemic happened in 2020.A picture showing the inside of the most beautiful churches in Baden-Würtemberg, The St. Georges Church.This image shows the St. Georges Church building below and the beautiful hills around the town of Tübingen.A beautiful picture of Eberhard’s bridge from top of the Saint Georges Church Tower (looking eastwards).A panoramic image of the river “Neckar” that flows right through the town of Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg in South Germany.The beautiful classical German mediaeval buildings, that are restored to their former glory after the Second World War, seen beautifully lined up along cobblestone streets in the heart of the old town centre of Tübingen (looking northwards).A panoramic image of beautiful old town centre of Tübingen from top of the Saint George’s Church TowerA picture of the Tübingen Castle from atop the tower of Saint George’s Church. It shows the beautiful mediaeval buildings in town centre this pristine town located on the banks of Neckar (looking westwards).
A view from top of the tower of the St George’s Church, located in the old town centre of Tübingen. It shows the view of the New Town, the river Neckar and the Eberhard bridge just below.A look inside the Saint George’s Church, situated in the old town centre of Tübingen, South Germany shows the graves of some of the oldest kings and queens of Baden-Württemberg. These graves are one of the most finest examples of mediaeval sculpturing techniques and architecture intwined in one.Some of the most beautiful German architectural marvels can be visited at in the old historic town centre. Here is a symbol of one of the old Tavern’s that’s located in the town centre.This is one of the most beautiful and iconic buildings of the mediaeval town of Tübingen located at the city centre. This is the town Hall or locally known as “Rathouse” building houses typically the city council and other administrative departments.A beautiful statue of Greek God “Poseidon” at the main city Square “Am Markt” of the old town of Tübingen. In the background one can see the half timbered Redruth classical German architecture homes around the city SquareA narrow winding cobblestone street in the old town centre of Tübingen in South Germany. On both sides one can see the half timbered and roofed homes that are preserved by the city council.These type of houses or buildings are locally called “Fachwerkhäuser” and are protected by German law.The beautiful narrow cobbled streets of the old city centre of the mediaeval town of Tübingen. A pre-pandemic image from 2019.A view from the window of the city museum looking towards the castle of Tübingen.A Sign-Board showing the Sigils of the royal families of Tübingen from the bygone centuries.A picture showing the historical city of Tübingen in South Germany. This picture is located in the City Museum. Another beautiful exhibit is the book of Tübingen, that has been displayed in its original form in the city Museum of Tübingen in the old town centre.Another museum exhibit displaying the town from above during the 1960s before it’s further expansion due to the immigration of foreign students and students from other German cities. This picture shows one of the exhibits in the city Museum of Tübingen. Here are some of the prototypes of bicycles, that were being used in this town, in the early 20th century. These are some of the most beautiful buildings in the centre of the historical town with a sculpture of Poseidon in the foreground. The Square is called Am Markt and the Fountain is Neptunbrunnen. Dr. Alois Alzheimer was also a student of this prestigious university and lived in this town as he first described the Alzheimer’s disease that is named famously after this psychiatrist. This picture shows the house that he lived in during the time he spent in this town, practicing and researching at the Tübingen University. This picture depicts the beautiful sculptures that line the mediaeval cobblestone streets of this ancient town of Tübingen in South Germany. In the background one can see the Saint Georges Church, which is a Gothic church with a huge lookout tower offering one of the best views in town. And finally a picture of me standing on the Eberhard bridge with my back towards the historical city centre of Tübingen. The picture was taken by my wife Amruta.
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