Heilbronner Innenstadt mit Rathaus am Marktplatz

District

Innenstadt (City Center)

The historic core between the Allee and the Neckar - pedestrian zone, market square with the art clock, St. Kilian's Church and the Käthchen House.

Heilbronn's city center is wedged between the Allee boulevard and the Neckar. The market square with its Renaissance town hall and astronomical art clock (1580), St. Kilian's Church with its iconic Gothic west tower, the Käthchen House, the Hafenmarkt Tower and the Heilbronn Wine Village every September form the heart of the city.

Market squareSt. Kilian's ChurchWine Village

Attractions in Innenstadt (City Center)

experimenta Heilbronn – größtes Science Center Deutschlands am Neckar

experimenta

Germany's largest science center - 25,000 sq m, more than 270 hands-on stations, a Science Dome and a riverfront setting on the Neckar.

from 18 EUR

Kilianskirche Heilbronn mit gotischem Westturm

St. Kilian's Church

Heilbronn's iconic parish church with a soaring Gothic west tower - Renaissance art and the city's landmark above the market square.

Historisches Rathaus mit Astronomischer Kunstuhr am Marktplatz Heilbronn

Market Square with Town Hall and Astronomical Clock

A 1535 Renaissance town hall with the famous astronomical art clock of 1580 - the beating heart of downtown Heilbronn.

Käthchenhaus am Marktplatz in Heilbronn

Käthchen House

The house where Käthchen of Heilbronn is said to have lived - Heinrich von Kleist's romantic heroine and the city's nickname.

Hafenmarktturm Heilbronn – mittelalterlicher Wohnturm

Hafenmarkt Tower

A medieval defensive tower from Heilbronn's city fortifications - still a landmark at the edge of the pedestrian zone.

Götzenturm Heilbronn am Neckar

Götzen Tower

The southwestern city-wall tower on the Neckar - named after Götz von Berlichingen, who was held prisoner in Heilbronn.

Historic Building

Bollwerk Tower

A mighty city-wall tower north of downtown - a Renaissance-era fortification from the 15th century.

Deutschhof Heilbronn

Deutschhof with Teutonic Order Minster

A former Teutonic Order commandery with the Minster of St. Peter and Paul and the Heilbronn Municipal Museums.

from 5 EUR

Kunsthalle Vogelmann Heilbronn

Vogelmann Art Gallery

The municipal art collection with a focus on modern and contemporary art - changing exhibitions in the Deutschhof quarter.

from 7 EUR

Park

Stadtgarten City Park

A downtown park dating from 1817 with a historic bandstand and old trees - right beside the theater.

Historic Building

Heilbronn Theater

A large three-division house with drama, musicals and concerts - one of the most important stages in the region.

from 12 EUR

Historic Building

Synagogue and Jewish Center

The Heilbronn synagogue (2006) with a Jewish center - a place of worship, encounter and city history.

Modern

Neckar Boat Dock

Passenger boat trips on the Neckar - sightseeing cruises from downtown and tours toward Bad Wimpfen or Stuttgart.

from 14 EUR

Hotels in Innenstadt (City Center)

★★★★ Guest favorite

Insel-Hotel Heilbronn

Heilbronn's top address on the Neckar island - a 4-star superior hotel with a spa, the Delice restaurant and river views.

from 145 EUR / night 8.6 (1620)
★★★★

Parkhotel Heilbronn

A classic 4-star city hotel by the main station - good for business travelers and downtown visitors.

from 119 EUR / night 8.4 (980)
★★★★ Guest favorite

HARBR. Hotel Heilbronn

A boutique design hotel by the theater - modern architecture, a curated bar and one of the hippest hotels in Heilbronn.

from 129 EUR / night 8.8 (720)
★★★★

IntercityHotel Heilbronn

A 4-star station hotel - right by the main station, ideal for business travelers with a short walk into downtown.

from 99 EUR / night 8.3 (1450)
★★★

Premier Inn Heilbronn City Centre

A British budget brand downtown - modern rooms, fair prices and short walks to the market square and the experimenta.

from 79 EUR / night 8.5 (880)
★★★

Holiday Inn Express Heilbronn

A reliable mid-range hotel downtown with free breakfast and quick access to the experimenta.

from 89 EUR / night 8.4 (760)
★★★

Hampton by Hilton Heilbronn

A Hilton brand with a breakfast buffet and a fitness room - modern rooms in downtown Heilbronn.

from 94 EUR / night 8.6 (620)
★★★

City Partner Hotel Krone

An owner-run city hotel downtown - a family atmosphere, its own restaurant and a traditional Heilbronn address.

from 89 EUR / night 8.1 (410)
★★

B&B Hotel Heilbronn

A budget brand with modern rooms downtown - fairly priced and good for a quick experimenta visit.

from 65 EUR / night 8.2 (720)
★★★

Hotel Kronprinz

A classic city hotel with a long history - solid mid-range comfort and a good downtown location.

from 85 EUR / night 8.0 (310)

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Restaurants in Innenstadt (City Center)

Swabian / Regional €€

Ratskeller Heilbronn

A classic beneath the town hall arcades - Swabian cooking, regional wines and a historic vaulted cellar.

4.2 / 5

Swabian / Thai €€

Weinstube Weigand

A hidden downtown gem - Swabian and Thai under one roof, and the best wine list in the city.

4.6 / 5

Swabian €€

Wirtshaus zum Württemberger

A classic Swabian tavern - Maultaschen, lentils, Trollinger and time-worn Heilbronn charm.

4.2 / 5

Wine / Vinotheque €€

Genossenschaftskellerei Heilbronn

The Heilbronn winegrowers' cooperative - a vinotheque with tastings, a wine shop and a small bistro for Trollinger lovers.

4.4 / 5

Besen Wine Tavern

Besen Drautz

A seasonal 'Besen' wine tavern with estate wines - the Württemberg tradition with Heilbronn character.

4.4 / 5

Regional / Wine €€€

Stadtgarten Restaurant

A restaurant in the Stadtgarten park - a terrace between the bandstand and the theater, regional cooking and a good wine list.

4.2 / 5

Italian / Pizza €€

La Taverna

Heilbronn's top pizzeria - classic wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta and an owner who checks every dish himself.

4.5 / 5

Italian €€€

Ristorante La Botte

A classic Italian restaurant - a seasonal menu, good wines and a dependable Heilbronn favorite.

4.4 / 5

Italian €€

Trattoria Da Toni

A family trattoria with a big pasta menu and an espresso bar - a beloved local Italian.

4.3 / 5

Italian €€€

Ristorante La Strada

A classic Italian restaurant with a focus on fish and antipasti - a well-kept setting.

4.2 / 5

Turkish €€

Sultanahmet

A Turkish restaurant with a big mezze menu and a charcoal grill - one of the best Turkish addresses in Heilbronn.

4.4 / 5

Turkish / Grill

Anatolia Grillhaus

A grill house with döner, Adana kebab and a quick lunch - a Heilbronn must for authentic Turkish food.

4.2 / 5

Levantine €€

Mezze Bar Hayat

A Levantine mezze bar with a modern menu - hummus, sharing plates and a good cocktail list.

4.4 / 5

Fine Dining €€€€

Restaurant Delice (Insel-Hotel)

The gourmet restaurant of the Insel-Hotel - modern cuisine, a curated wine list and a view of the Neckar.

4.6 / 5

Modern €€€

Restaurant 1907

A modern downtown restaurant - a seasonal menu, a good lunch menu and a relaxed evening atmosphere.

4.4 / 5

Greek / Seafood €€€

Kutuki

A Greek seafood restaurant - mezze, fresh fish and seafood with a modern twist.

4.5 / 5

International €€

Mövenpick Restaurant

A classic Mövenpick restaurant on the market square - an international menu, ice cream specialties and a front-row location.

4.1 / 5

Swabian / Modern €€€

Schwabenstube

A modern take on the Swabian classic - an updated regional menu, a good wine selection and a polished setting.

4.3 / 5

Café

Café Hagen

A classic downtown café with a big cake counter - a Heilbronn favorite for coffee time.

4.3 / 5

Bakery / Café

Bakery-Café Härdtner

A traditional bakery with a café - a Heilbronn classic for breakfast, coffee and the best bread in town.

4.4 / 5