Thingstätte, Heidelberg

Name: Thingstätte
Address: Auf dem Heiligenberg, Heidelberg, 69121, Germany

#12 among attractions in Heidelberg

Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater, Nazi architecture

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The Heidelberg Thingstätte is an open-air theatre on the Heiligenberg in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was built during the Third Reich for performances and events as part of the Thingspiel movement. Until 2018, it was primarily used for unofficial Walpurgis Night celebrations. It is a protected cultural monument. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°25'29"N, 8°42'24"E

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Auf dem HeiligenbergHeidelberg 69121 Germany

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Thingstätte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Dokumentations- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Sinti und Roma, Heiligenberg.

0.9 miS
Church with scenic views from the tower
Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg
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0.8 miS
Monuments and statues
Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Heidelberg
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Heidelberg, Germany, the Heidelberg Bridge Monkey holds a unique place in local folklore and tourist curiosity. This bronze sculpture is not just a whimsical figure; it represents a piece of Heidelberg's history...
1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Dokumentations- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Sinti und Roma, Heidelberg
25 min walk • The Documentation and Cultural Centre of German Sinti and Roma was established in Heidelberg, Germany, in the early 1990s, as a memorial to Sinti and Roma people who were killed by the National Socialists Party.
~590 ftN
Monastery, Historical place
Heiligenberg, Heidelberg
3 min walk • The Heiligenberg is a large wooded hill overlooking the town of Heidelberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It rises to around 440 metres NHN.
1 miSE
49°24'39"N • 8°42'57"E
Deutsches Apotheken-Museum, Heidelberg
27 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
President Friedrich Ebert Memorial, Heidelberg
22 min walk • The President Friedrich Ebert Memorial in Heidelberg commemorates the life and work of Friedrich Ebert, who was born in the house on 4 February 1871.
0.9 miS
Museum
Kurpfälzisches Museum, Heidelberg
24 min walk • The Kurpfälzisches Museum is a museum of art and archaeology in Heidelberg, Germany. It is located in the Palais Morass. It was founded in the late 1870s, when the city of Heidelberg purchased the private collection of the artist and art historian Charles de Graimberg.
0.8 miS
Bridge, Historical place
Alte Brücke, Heidelberg
21 min walk • The Karl Theodor Bridge, commonly known as the Old Bridge, is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank.
~440 ftN
Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Monastery of St. Michael, Heidelberg
3 min walk • The Monastery of St. Michael German: Michaelskloster, on the Heiligenberg in Heidelberg, was a branch of the nearby Lorsch Abbey. The ruined complex that can be seen today was built beginning in 1023. The monastery was occupied successively by several religious orders before it was abandoned in the 16th century.
1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theater & Orchester Heidelberg, Heidelberg
26 min walk • Theater & Orchester Heidelberg is a theatre in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The Heidelberger Stückemarkt, an annual theatre festival and competition for emerging playwrights, is held at the theatre.
1 miS
Library, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Universitätsbibliothek, Heidelberg
27 min walk • The University Library Heidelberg is the central library of the University of Heidelberg. It constitutes together with the 83 decentralized libraries of the faculties and institutes the University Library System, which is headed by the director of the University Library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thingstätte?

Nearby attractions include Monastery of St. Michael, Heidelberg (3 min walk), Heiligenberg, Heidelberg (3 min walk), Stephanskloster, Heidelberg (10 min walk), John Rabe Communication Centre, Heidelberg (17 min walk).

How to get to Thingstätte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thingstätte:

Bus

Im Neulich • Lines: 38 (13 min walk)
Turnerbrunnen • Lines: 38 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Alte Brücke • Lines: Neckarfähre (20 min walk)
Stadthalle • Lines: Neckarfähre (22 min walk)

Tram

Blumenthalstraße • Lines: 23 (21 min walk)
Kußmaulstraße • Lines: 23 (21 min walk)

Train

Heidelberg-Altstadt (24 min walk)
Station Kornmarkt (25 min walk)