John Rabe Communication Centre, Heidelberg

#43 among attractions in Heidelberg

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The John Rabe Communication Centre is an information centre and museum in Heidelberg, which was founded by Thomas Rabe with the ambition of the documentation of the life of John Rabe. With the help of the diaries of John Rabe it should set a base for the communication of international understanding, particularly between China and Japan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°25'8"N, 8°41'42"E

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John Rabe Communication Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Rabe Communication Centre?

Nearby attractions include Bismarcksäule, Heidelberg (8 min walk), Philosophenweg, Heidelberg (10 min walk), Stephanskloster, Heidelberg (11 min walk), Kurpfälzisches Museum, Heidelberg (16 min walk).

How to get to John Rabe Communication Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Rabe Communication Centre:

Tram

Kußmaulstraße • Lines: 23 (6 min walk)
Blumenthalstraße • Lines: 23 (9 min walk)

Bus

Bergstraße • Lines: 34, E, J (10 min walk)
Theodor-Heuss-Brücke • Lines: 37 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Neuenheim • Lines: Neckarfähre (12 min walk)
Stadthalle • Lines: Neckarfähre (14 min walk)

Train

Bunsengymnasium (22 min walk)
Station Kornmarkt (24 min walk)