Friedrichsplatz Tours

Friedrichsplatz showing heritage elements and a fountain
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See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

The Friedrichsplatz is an iconic set of gardens and paths at the heart of Mannheim. It is known for its neo-Baroque design, with an impressive water tower and fountains in the central circle surrounded by a garden of flowers that change with the season. Relax with a picnic in this serene and picturesque square that takes you away from the bustle of the city center.

Gaze up at the Mannheim Water Tower, which was built in the late 1800s. It is 200 feet (60 meters) tall and is made up of neo-Baroque features and a Romanesque design. Climb up the outdoor staircase to the base and inspect the various sculptures of mythological figures, such as Amphitrite, a sea goddess and wife of Poseidon.

Sit on the edge of the fountain in front of the tower and watch crisscrossing jets of water in the circular part of the basin. Rest with a book on the grassy area around the water. The fountain jets are lit with bright colors on weekend evenings. See the second fountain on the northwestern side of the water tower. Walk underneath the vine-covered lattice of the pergola to relax in the shade of its vegetation.

Gather in this popular meeting point with friends, before setting out to the shops and historic landmarks of the city center. The park has several cobbled paths for pedestrians, with benches overlooking floral displays and water features. Stroll through the symmetrical gardens and notice nearby historical buildings, such as the Maritim Hotel, which was built in 1901.

Note that the water tower was partially destroyed in World War II, before being reconstructed in 1963. The plaza is named after Friedrich I, the Grand Duke of Baden from 1856 to 1907.

The Friedrichsplatz is the central point around which the city of Mannheim is built. Take the tram to the Wasserturm or Kunsthalle stations or ride a bus to one of the many stops surrounding the park. Visit nearby attractions, such as the Congress Center Rosengarten, Kunsthalle Mannheim art center and Christuskirche church.

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