Esslingen am Neckar: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the immediate vicinity of Esslingen am Neckar are the Town Hall Museum in Esslingen, Esslingen am Neckar Castle and Maille. In the surrounding area of Esslingen am Neckar are Hohenheim Palace, Stuttgart Tram Museum, Leibfried Bastion, Wilhelma and Korber Kopf. You can rent a holiday apartment in Esslingen am Neckar. For travellers with a cultural interest in Esslingen am Neckar, the Town Hall Museum is a specific destination.

Culture and History

Esslingen is associated with a picturesque historic old town, half-timbered houses, vineyards and narrow lanes lined with historic architecture.

Esslingen am Neckar Castle is a historic landmark featuring medieval architecture, a museum, gardens and views over the city and the Neckar.

The historic town centre offers opportunities to walk through narrow lanes and explore the architecture.

Wine and Local Character

With its vineyards, Esslingen is also closely associated with German wine culture. This connection to wine appeals to travellers who are interested in wine and German wine culture.

Geographical Location

Esslingen am Neckar is located in the Stuttgart Region of Baden-Württemberg, approximately 14 kilometres southeast of Stuttgart city centre.

Landscape and Water

Esslingen am Neckar lies in a narrow section of the Neckar Valley. The Neckar flows through the city, while the city extends eastwards into the Schurwald and southwards towards the Filder Plain.

History

The history of Esslingen includes an early connection to pilgrimage: the arrival of the remains of Saint Vitalis made the city a destination for pilgrims and contributed to its growth.

In the old town area, the Neckar, Rossneckar and Wehrneckar converge; this area is locally known as “Little Venice”.

Other destinations: Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Oberboihingen, Aichtal, Bissingen An Der Teck, Nellingen, Holzmaden, Filderstadt, Ostfildern

To the overview of the higher-level destination: Esslingen.