This small German town is known for its vast Auto und Technik Museum, displaying 1,500+ vehicles, including a Concorde jet and vintage aircraft. A lakeside park adds to its appeal.
In southwestern Germany's Rhine Neckar Area, Sinsheim draws visitors to walk through a Concorde aircraft, climb a 13th-century octagonal castle tower, and explore streets lined with half-timbered buildings from the 1500s. The town lies in Baden-Württemberg's warmest wine-growing region, with direct train connections to Heidelberg and the rolling Kraichgau countryside.
Getting to Sinsheim
Sinsheim sits 22 kilometers southeast of Heidelberg and 28 kilometers northwest of Heilbronn. Take a train from Frankfurt Airport (1 hour 50 minutes) or drive via the A6 Autobahn. Regular trains connect Sinsheim to major German cities through Mannheim and Stuttgart.
Auto & Technik Museum
Over 1 million people visit this museum annually to see technological milestones up close. Walk through both a Concorde and a Tupolev TU-144 supersonic aircraft, examine classic cars from every decade of automotive history, and get close to racing motorcycles, Formula-1 vehicles, and industrial steam locomotives. The museum's 3D IMAX cinema screens films about aviation and automotive technology.
Steinsberg Castle
Built in 1109, this castle rises 330 meters above sea level, with its distinctive 30-meter-tall octagonal keep from 1245. Climb the keep for sweeping views of Kraichgau's vineyards and hills. Visit year-round and eat at the castle tavern, which serves traditional Baden-Württemberg dishes. Join guided tours to learn about the castle's medieval defensive structures and its history as a regional administrative center.
Medieval City Center
Walk through the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), now a museum with exhibits about Sinsheim's role in the 1848 revolution. Along the main street, you'll find preserved half-timbered houses from the 16th century. Stop by the former Stift Sunnisheim monastery, with its Romanesque chapel dating to 1100. Every Wednesday and Saturday, local farmers bring fresh produce to the market in the central square.
PreZero Arena
Watch TSG 1899 Hoffenheim play Bundesliga matches at this 30,150-seat stadium, built in 2009. The arena has its own train station for easy access on match days.
Day Trips from Sinsheim
Visit Heidelberg's hilltop castle and Germany's oldest university, just 22 kilometers away. See Germany's largest Romanesque cathedral in Speyer, or watch racing events at the Hockenheimring circuit, both within an hour's drive.
