4 days in Tubingen Itinerary

Displaying nearly 1,000 years of history in its historic old core, Tubingen today is a major national center of research, medicine, and the arts.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Dom St. Blasien and Bebenhausen Abbey. Get some historical perspective at Sigmaringen Castle and Maulbronn Abbey (Kloster Maulbronn). Venture out of the city with trips to Teamwelt (in Hoechenschwand), Trifels Castle (in Annweiler am Trifels), Christmas and Medieval Market (in Esslingen am Neckar) and House of Black Forest Clocks (in Hornberg). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Hohentubingen Castle (Schloss) and contemplate the long history of Cistercian Monastery (Zisterzienzerkloster).

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Tubingen vacation trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Stuttgart Airport, Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport and Friedrichshafen Airport. In January, daytime highs in Tubingen are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.