"Bad Wimpfen - like a page out of the history book" Bad Wimpfen by christine.j

Bad Wimpfen Travel Guide: 32 reviews and 197 photos

Staging the Emperor's Entrance

This year, 2010, it's 775 years ago that the Staufer Emperor Frederic II held court in Bad Wimpfen. There are several plays and parades in order of this big event in the history of the town.
Bad Wimpfen takes great pride in its very old history and the actors do a great job.

Bad Wimpfen - like a page out of the history book - Bad Wimpfen

Bad Wimpfen is a small town with a beautiful medieval center, about 45 minutes from Heidelberg.It's very much off the beaten path. I think it's one of the few medieval towns in Germany where I heard only German spoken in the streets, no tourists at all. However the local dialect sometimes is harder to understand than English.
An exception to this is the time of the Christmas market, when busloads of tourist arrive for the famous market there.

When walking up the hill the main street coming from the train station, look up and you can see this knight guarding the entrance to Bad Wimpfen.

In many guide books about Bad Wimpfen you can still read about the angel museum. The owner of this museum died and the family couldn't keep it open, so the museum doesn't exist any more.
It's a pity, this was a nice, small museum which showed lots about guardian angels in art.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Straight out of the history book
Cons:Steep,cobble stone,can be hard to walk
In a nutshell:It's worth a short visit

Last visit to Bad Wimpfen: Jul 2010
Intro Updated Jul 11, 2010
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History Museum Things to Do (9)

The History Museum of Bad Wimpfen is in the oldest stone building,something they're very proud of. Houses built out of... more travel advice

The Emperor's Train Things to Do (9)

Exactly 775 years ago, Emperor Frederic II came to Bad Wimpfen to deal with his rebellious son, King Henry VII. That's... more travel advice

The Red Tower Things to Do (9)

Another guard tower still standing is the Red Tower. It was used both as the living quarters of the family and as a... more travel advice

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Maultaschen are typical for southern Germany. They're made of pasta dough, wrapped around a filling. Mostly they're... more travel advice

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rexvaughan Aug 22, 2012 at 6:07 AM

Lovely photos and great tips on Bad Wimpfen, Christine. Thanks. I don't know if we will get there, but I hope so!
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yumyum Jun 22, 2011 at 12:48 AM

Bad Wimpfen looks indeed lovely!
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BruceDunning Oct 12, 2010 at 1:03 PM

The colorful pigs in town must be a treat to stroll by while you enjoy such a nice place. YOu did a good job of taking pictures and describing the sites. WE have cows in Kansas City similar to your pig displays.
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balhannah Sep 6, 2010 at 10:57 PM

A wonderful page Christine! I have learnt some of your custom's, and also about this really interesting town, thanks.
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BillNJ Feb 6, 2009 at 4:01 PM

Great page! I really enjoyed my recent trip to Germany -- what a great country! I hope someday to visit during the Christmas season.
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himalia11 Oct 22, 2008 at 11:02 AM

Interesting page! This could be a destination for week-end trip!
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Trekki Sep 1, 2008 at 12:29 PM

Wonderful updates!! Pig museum ahh, and the markets! I seriously consider to book myself into Herberge zur Traube for one of the Christmas market weekends :-) Sad to hear that the angel museum is closed :-(
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craic May 19, 2008 at 3:37 AM

what a great little town with such a cute name
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scottishvisitor Apr 4, 2008 at 2:21 PM

A very witty page Christine = I did enjoy the re - read
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robertgaz Aug 16, 2007 at 8:41 PM

Hang onto your hat, the hangman's comin' real soon, followed by jugglers, and minstrels in tune!