Holiday route steeped in history in the UNESCO Global Geopark between the Rhine, the Neckar and the Odenwald
Darmstadt in the north and Heidelberg in the south are the beacons of the Bergstrasse holiday route. This tourist destination between the Rhine, the Odenwald and the Neckar comprises vibrant 19 cities and municipalities rich in history. The „Holiday route“ leaflet gives an overview. The Bergstrasse lies within the Bergstrasse Odenwald UNESCO Global Geopark and has a wealth of different holiday activities to offer. These range from guided tours of state-of-the-art science companies or World Heritage sites to active experiences of nature. Each place along the Bergstrasse has its very own charm. The Bergstrasse is also rich in castles, medieval townhouses, historic half-timbered buildings and places wreathed in legend. Another reason to spend your holidays on the Bergstrasse are its wealth of culinary specialities. You will find details of the individual cities and municipalities along the Bergstrasse in the list that goes from north to south, for Darmstadt and Heidelberg in English.