President Friedrich Ebert Memorial, Heidelberg

Name: President Friedrich Ebert Memorial
Address: Pfaffeng. 18, Heidelberg, 69117, Germany
Telephone: +49 6221 91070

#14 among attractions in Heidelberg

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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President Friedrich Ebert Memorial, Heidelberg

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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. From humble origins, he became a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany and was finally elected as the first German democratic head of state in 1919. Faced with extreme internal and external pressures, he prepared the way for parliamentary democracy in Germany after the end of World War I. In these years he preserved national unity and made a vital contribution to the creation of a social and democratic republic. ()

Local name: Reichspräsident-Friedrich-Ebert-Gedenkstätte Coordinates: 49°24'45"N, 8°42'30"E

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Pfaffeng. 18Heidelberg 69117 Germany

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+49 6221 91070

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President Friedrich Ebert Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to President Friedrich Ebert Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Heiliggeistkirche, Heidelberg (2 min walk), Heidelberg Bridge Monkey, Heidelberg (2 min walk), Alte Brücke, Heidelberg (3 min walk), Hercules Brunnen, Heidelberg (3 min walk).

How to get to President Friedrich Ebert Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to President Friedrich Ebert Memorial:

Ferry

Alte Brücke • Lines: Neckarfähre (3 min walk)
Stadthalle • Lines: Neckarfähre (8 min walk)

Bus

Marstallstraße • Lines: 35, 754 (4 min walk)
Alte Brücke • Lines: 754 (4 min walk)

Train

Station Kornmarkt (5 min walk)
Schloss (9 min walk)

Tram

Bismarckplatz • Lines: 22, 23, 26 (19 min walk)
Seegarten • Lines: 21, 22, 23 (22 min walk)