Mannheim's water tower and other Mannheim, Germany Things to Do Tips

Easily the most famous sight of Mannheim, the water tower is located conveniently just 10 minutes away from the station and directly opposite of the city centre. Built in 1886 by Gustav Halmhuber, a 24 (!) year old architect, the tower has a capacity of 2000m³ of water. I'm not sure, though, if there's still water inside. Around the tower are nice well-kept lawns and several fountains (see next tip).

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Address: Augusta-Anlage
Directions: central Mannheim
Website: www.mannheim.de

The wonderfully designed park behind the water tower is a great place to meet, hang out, watch people and cool your feet in the fountain. Bruno Schmitz designed the park with its two opposing archways and a big fountain in the middle. In summertime, the park is full of people enjoying the sun there, while in winter, Mannheim's Christmas market takes place here.
While nearly everybody does it, the police is not too keen on people playing in the water or relaxing on the lawns. Apparently, they come checking every half an hour or so if everybody's behaving well - it might not be a good idea to be swimming in the fountain just then! ;)

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Address: Augusta-Anlage
Directions: central Mannheim, just behind the water tower