A piece of China is located in the middle of Mannheim: The largest original Chinese tea house in Europe is located in Luisenpark. Surprised? In a garden laid out according to the teachings of Feng Shui lies the largest original Chinese tea house in Europe, built in the southern Chinese style with typical, simple materials such as natural stone, wood, bricks and tiles. The complex is by no means a disdainful replica. All parts were originally manufactured in China and assembled by Chinese craftsmen in Mannheim. Of course, the teahouse also lives up to its actual purpose: You have the choice of 30 different types of Chinese tea. TIP: Would you like to learn more about the largest original Chinese tea house in Europe? Shuli Meng, the owner of the teahouse, will be happy to show you around the Chinese garden. In the summer months, you can also immerse yourself in the "Middle Kingdom" with themed workshops, exhibitions and concerts as part of the China Summer Program.

It is probably the most striking building of the Neue Mitte in Ulm: the Kunsthalle Weishaupt. Based on the fascination for geometric-concrete art, the enthusiasm for clear forms and bright colours forms the foundation of the collection. From the beginning of next year 2024, the famous "Lion Man" from the UNESCO World Heritage Site will also be on display here again. Our tip: free admission with the UlmCard!

On the banks of the Danube in Ulm, 16 pairs of wings commemorate the Ulm aviation pioneer.

What must it have been like to stand on a 20 meter high platform on the city wall while all the onlookers were waiting for you to jump and fly like a bird over the Danube? How do you think the 'Tailor of Ulm' felt on the day of his failed attempt to fly? Feel it and put yourself in Berblinger's place. At the former jumping-off point at the Adlerbastei, the 10-degree inclined 'Berblinger Tower' is accessible. The spiral staircase climbs dizzyingly, step by step. At the top, looking down to the ground, you can see that the construction and color scheme of the stairs is based on Berblinger's flying machine. Six loudspeakers attached to the sculpture turn the ascent into an audio experience.

Truly a beautiful sculpture made from discarded parts of industrial machinery - sorted and then carefully stacked on top of each other. Thank you, Tony Cragg.

The former Benedictine monastery is famous above all for its baroque library hall with its rich decoration of frescoes and sculptures. But the wonderful monastery church of St. Martin is also of great importance to this day. From the outside, the building appears monumental and austere due to the façade, which was never completed. The bright church interior with the grandiose ceiling frescoes stands at the transition from late Baroque to early Classicism. A special visitor highlight is the ›Museum im Konventbau‹. It focuses on the life of the subjects in the monastic state. It was they who, with their services and contributions, ensured that Wiblingen was not only a place of prayer, but also a flourishing business. Our tip: with the UlmCard you get free admission to the museum and the library hall.

Six wings, many windows and what is probably the most beautiful university in Germany are located in the middle of Mannheim — more precisely, in the baroque Mannheim Palace, the wonderfully magnificent building on the edge of the squares. It is the second largest baroque palace in Europe after Versailles. Legend has it that the Mannheim master builders deliberately planned exactly one more window than their French neighbour. Whether on your own or on a guided tour, as you stroll through the State Rooms and the Castle Museum, you will embark on a journey through time full of splendor and impressive architecture.

The magnificent Solitude Palace takes you back to a bygone era. Built by a Catholic duke in the middle of a Protestant region, the baroque palace exudes an enchanting beauty. The playful rococo architecture and idyllic location on the Swabian Alb offer a breathtaking view over picturesque Württemberg. Inside, exciting museums await you, bringing the history of the castle and the royal families who once lived here to life. An absolute must for all history and architecture lovers!

Enjoy the unique organ concerts in Freiburg Minster. Every Saturday from April to Christmas, organ music is played at 11.30 a.m. in the imposing church interior of the cathedral. During this half-hour matinée, you can listen to the impressive sounds of the organ and be impressed by the majestic atmosphere of the cathedral. Away from the hustle and bustle of the market, this is an opportunity to explore the diverse soundscape of the four cathedral organs and enjoy the Gothic cathedral church in all its splendor.

With the Schauinslandbahn you float comfortably over the breathtaking landscape, while nature unfolds below you in its full splendor. Children will enjoy the thrilling ride in Germany's longest gondola cable car, which will bring back memories of adventures. Once at the summit, there is an incomparable view that invites you to marvel, especially in inversion weather conditions. Tip: It's worth checking the weather in advance.

...can be found on traffic circle hills or along the roadside, but not in parking garages. These dim, stuffy non-places, where there is going and coming, but certainly no staying - almost no one who is looking for art thinks of a parking garage. But that is quite different here: a beautiful installation - the swirling and glowing artwork "White Circles" shines light into the darkness of the parking garage entrance. Absolutely worth seeing.