Römerkastell Böckingen, Heilbronn

Name: Römerkastell Böckingen
Address: Heilbronn, Germany

#34 among attractions in Heilbronn

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Fort Heilbronn-Böckingen, also known as Fort Böckingen, was a Roman military camp whose garrison was responsible for security and surveillance duties on the Neckar line of the Neckar-Odenwald Limes. The garrison, documented from about 85/90 AD to the middle of the 2nd century, is today located in the northern part of the Heilbronn district of Böckingen in Baden-Württemberg, on the edge of an industrial area, directly on the road to Neckargartach.

Coordinates: 49°8'48"N, 9°11'58"E

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Römerkastell Böckingen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South German Railway Museum, Kilianskirche, Kolbenschmidt Arena, Theater Heilbronn.

0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
South German Railway Museum, Heilbronn
15 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Heilbronn, Germany, the South German Railway Museum (Süddeutsches Eisenbahnmuseum Heilbronn) offers a unique journey into the rich heritage of German rail travel. This museum is an essential stop for any railway enthusiast and offers...
1 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Kilianskirche, Heilbronn
25 min walk • Kilian's Church on Kaiserstraße in Heilbronn is a Gothic hall church constructed from Heilbronner sandstone, whose origin dates back to the 11th century. Its western tower, constructed by Hans Schweiner, is one of the first major Renaissance buildings to be built north of the Alps.
0.7 miE
Game and entertainment center, Hockey, Sport venue
Kolbenschmidt Arena, Heilbronn
19 min walk • Kolbenschmidt Arena is an arena in Heilbronn, Germany. It is primarily used for hockey. Kolbenschmidt Arena opened in 2002 and has a viewer capacity of 4,000.
1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Public art
Theater Heilbronn, Heilbronn
27 min walk • Theater Heilbronn is a theatre in Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Haus der Stadtgeschichte / Otto Rettenmaier Haus, Heilbronn
25 min walk • The House of City History in Heilbronn is home to the Heilbronn City Archives and offers research, documentation and museum services on the history of the city of Heilbronn. The facility opened in its current form in July 2012.
0.9 miSE
Church
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Heilbronn
23 min walk • The Deutschordensmünster in the Deutschhof in Heilbronn is a Catholic church built by the Teutonic Order, with origins in the 13th century and dating back to an older predecessor building.
0.9 miS
Church
Town Church, Heilbronn
24 min walk • The Pankratiuskirche in the Heilbronn district of Böckingen is a Protestant parish church whose oldest parts date back to the 13th century. A stair tower was added to the church in 1610, and it received its current form through an extensive...
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Wilhelm-Waiblinger-Haus, Heilbronn
15 min walk • The Wilhelm-Waiblinger-Haus is a building in Heilbronn erected in 1927. In its eventful history, it has already served as a youth hostel, school building, employment office and vehicle registration office.
1 miSE
Fountain
Fleinertorbrunnen, Heilbronn
26 min walk • The list of fountains in Heilbronn lists the fountains in the city of Heilbronn that are significant and worth seeing because of their architecture or history. The list makes no claim to completeness and takes into account only fountains in the...
1.5 miNW
Petting zoo, Zoo
Bürgeramt Frankenbach, Heilbronn
39 min walk • Frankenbach is a borough of Heilbronn since 1974. It is situated in the North-West, about 4.5 kilometres as crow flies from the centre. Frankenbach was first mentioned in 766 and belonged to Heilbronn from the early 15th century. The St.
1.4 miSE
Church
Christ Church, Heilbronn
36 min walk • Christuskirche is a Protestant church in Heilbronn, Germany, located at Südstraße 118. It is the church of the Evangelical South Parish of Heilbronn. Started in 1962, the building replaced an older wooden church built in 1925.

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Which popular attractions are close to Römerkastell Böckingen?

Nearby attractions include Schießhaus, Heilbronn (13 min walk), Theresienturm, Heilbronn (14 min walk), Freibad Gesundbrunnen, Heilbronn (14 min walk), South German Railway Museum, Heilbronn (15 min walk).

How to get to Römerkastell Böckingen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Römerkastell Böckingen:

Bus

Hans-Sachs-Straße • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)
Mittlerer Weg • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)

Train

Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)
Böckingen Sonnenbrunnen (15 min walk)