Schwetzingerstadt/Oststadt Travel Guide
Mannheim
Visit Schwetzingerstadt/Oststadt
Popular places to visit
Mannheim Water Tower
Snap photos of one of the city’s most recognizable icons with the colorful jets of water from the fountain making up the foreground.
Luisenpark
Ride the gondola around the lake, bring the kids to the castle playground and attend the opera in this multifaceted park.
Planetarium Mannheim
Find out about the mysteries of the universe through the fun and informative shows and lectures in this impressive planetarium.
Friedrichsplatz
See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.
Technoseum Mannheim
You can browse the exhibits at Technoseum Mannheim, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Mannheim. Discover the area's museums and churches.
Mannheim's Rosengarten Congress Centre
Mannheim's Rosengarten Congress Centre is just one of the places to see in Mannheim, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and churches.
Things to do
Mannheim, guided Walking Tour: Discover Mannheim
Heidelberg: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
2 1/2h Guided Bicycle Tour Discover Heidelberg
Audiobook City Rally in Mannheim's Old Town
Segway Tour: Old Town Hall, Water Tower & Ehrenhof
Mannheim: Segway Tour along the Neckar River
Top hotels in Schwetzingerstadt/Oststadt
Premier Inn Mannheim City Centre
Location. A short walk to the railway station and shopping areas.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Holiday Inn - the niu, Square Mannheim by IHG
Parkhotel Mannheim
Would book again.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
NH Mannheim
A few staff were rude when problems were addressed as if it were the guests fault. Coffee in 3 places not working and when I asked if I can use the one working the waiter got furious with me because he though I was coming in for breakfast after 10 am. God forbid I ask a question. Parking is terrible. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Dorint Kongresshotel Mannheim
I don’t like that the rooms aren’t cleaned daily. There was no refill of the mini bar the second day.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Mercure Hotel Mannheim am Friedensplatz
Free roadside parking, very good price, hotel is a bit older in overall, staffs are not very responsive or helpful
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Schwetzingerstadt/Oststadt
Oststadt
Discover Oststadt, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Oststadt include Luisenpark and Planetarium Mannheim, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Planetarium Tram Stop.
Schwetzingerstadt
You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Schwetzingerstadt. Visitors recommend a visit to Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park, and you can get around town on the metro at MA Central Station Tram Stop.
Lindenhof
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lindenhof and surrounding area, you can visit Mannheim Palace and Mannheim's Rosengarten Congress Centre.
Almenhof
While Almenhof may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Planetarium Mannheim and Technoseum Mannheim.
Mannheim City Centre
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Mannheim City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Mannheim Palace or Mannheim City Hall.
Neckarstadt-Ost/Wohlgelegen
While you're in Neckarstadt-Ost/Wohlgelegen, take in top sights like Minicars and jump on the metro at Lange Rötterstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
