Schwetzingen, neighborhood by neighborhood
From the baroque Old Town and the palace square to the residential areas of Hirschacker and Schälzig - and the surrounding towns around Hockenheim and Plankstadt. Here's where each fits, and where to stay.
Old Town & Market Square
CenterThe baroque New Town around the market square and Carl-Theodor-Strasse - cafés, shops, and a pedestrian zone at the heart of the town.
Stay in the Old Town →The Palace Square
By the palaceThe grand approach to the palace: the forecourt, the Palais Hirsch, and the entrance to the celebrated palace gardens.
Stay near the palace →Around the Gardens
Garden realmThe baroque parterre, the mosque, the Temple of Apollo, and the English landscape garden - the green heart of Schwetzingen.
See the attractions →Hirschacker & Schälzig
DistrictThe green residential areas on the west side of town - quiet and practical for longer stays.
Places to stay →Hockenheim & the Racetrack
NearbyJust to the south: the Hockenheimring. Convenient stays for race weekends and trade-fair visits in Mannheim.
Find hotels →Schwetzingen North & South
DistrictsCalmer residential areas with good connections - a relaxed base a short ride from the palace and gardens.
Places to stay →Hotel map
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