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The Esslingen Travel Guide

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Esslingen Overview

Esslingen am Neckar is a city in the Stuttgart Region of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany, capital of the District of Esslingen as well as the largest city in the district. It is located on the Neckar River, about 14 km southeast of Stuttgart city centre. The surrounding regions are also mostly developed around the city of Esslingen.

Esslingen am Neckar is located in a bottleneck of the Neckar valley, southeast of Stuttgart. The river crosses the city from the southeast to the northwest, where the old city which lies north. From the community Altbach Coming, touching the first, the district Neckar cell and leaves the area between the city districts Mettingen and Weil in the direction of Stuttgart. Esslingen am Neckar ranges in the east in the amount of virgin forest in the south of the foothills to Filder level.




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This year went to the MIDEVIL WEIHNACHTSMARKT in Esslingen! It was great!

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grew up with CURRY WURST,. there was FRED's in ESSLINGEN, they had the best, went back home in December and FRED dont exist anymore, but it was over 20 years ago when i ate my curry there.

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Points of Interest in Esslingen

Hohen Neuffen Castle

Hohen Neuffen Castle
Hohen Neuffen Castle in Neuffen, near Esslingen
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Hohenneuffen Castle is a large ruined castle in the northern foothills of the Swabian Alb, above the town of Neuffen in the district of Esslingen. It dominates the small town of Neuffen, and is situated on a rocky outcrop with great views. The castle was first mentioned in the 1100s, and is known to have passed through many hands over the years. It was unsuccessfully besieged in 1634. Its downfall came about in the 19th century, although it played a small role in World War 2. Today there is a restaurant and beer garden based at the bottom. The castle is also used for concerts and a medieval-style market, and tours are available to look around the castle.

Hours: November 1 - March 31, Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm. April 1 - October 31, Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 10pm.

[ source: Wikipedia ]

More Information: http://www.hohenneuffen.de
Location: Postfach 80, 72637 Neuffen
Tags: Esslingen, Neuffen, Castle, Ruins


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Twin towers of Esslingen   [ source: Flickr ]

Things to See in Esslingen

The city museum in the Yellow House, the city's history from the early Middle Ages to the present.

The Archaeological Museum of St. Dionysius the church dedicated to the excavations of the medieval city

Villa Merkel

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