Things to do in , Castle Road: The Best Museums

June 30, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in , Germany including Merks Motor Museum, Alte Universitaet, German Pharmacy Museum, Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald E. V, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Franz Liszt Museum, Toy Museum, Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen, Plassenburg, Maisel's Bier-Erlebnis-Welt.
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1. Merks Motor Museum

Klingenhofstr. 51, 90411 Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany +49 911 56149499 http://www.merks-motor-museum.de/
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Merks Motor Museum

2. Alte Universitaet

Grabengasse 1-3, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 6221 542152 https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/universitaet/geschichte/alte-universitaet
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4.5 based on 232 reviews

Alte Universitaet

Founded in 1368, this famous university is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious.

Reviewed By tawv - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Heidelberg University is one of the oldest in Germany (est. 1385). Especially worthwhile are the Great Hall and the spectacular library next door.

3. German Pharmacy Museum

Schlosshof 1 Heidelberg Castle, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 6221 25880 [email protected] http://www.deutsches-apotheken-museum.de/
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4.5 based on 1,005 reviews

German Pharmacy Museum

This intriguing museum with its exceptional collection explores the history of pharmacy. It is located in the beautiful place of Heidelberg castle.

Reviewed By Mairwen1

This is included in your castle ticket and although it seems an odd museum to have here, it really is worthwhile. Whilst it might not strike you as the most interesting sounding museum in the world, I found it unexpectedly fascinating. The main feature is a display of several 18th and 19th century apothecary/pharmacy shops. These are real shops that have been moved here. One is from a Benedictine abbey (1720s), another from the royal court in Bamberg (1730s) and another from the city of Ulm, (1812). I particularly liked the collections of decorative drawers, bottles and beautiful jars - so colourful and such a contrast to today’s sterile chemist shops and hospitals. They looked almost Harry Potter like. You can easily imagine that each little jar or bottle could have something precious or magical in it. Keep an eye out for the crocodile and the porcupine fish too. If you’re interested in the history or science of medicine, the museum traces the development of pharmacy from the days of superstition and alchemy through to the development of a scientific discipline with standards and regulations. It also traces important moments like the discovery of penicillin, quinine, salvarsan. Most intriguing were the specimen rooms. Unfortunately, there is almost no English signs or labels in these rooms which meant we had to resort to guessing what some of the treatments were & what they were supposed to cure. This was probably more fun anyway. Among the specimens were narwhal tusk, snake venom, an odd fish with legs, a toad and something that definitely looked like excrement. It’s only a fairly small museum and I’m very pleased that we didn't overlook it. We probably would have had it not been included in the ticket.

4. Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald E. V

Kellereistr. 36, 69412 Eberbach, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 6271 942275 http://www.naturpark-neckartal-odenwald.de
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald E. V

5. Germanisches Nationalmuseum

Kartaeusergasse 1, 90402 Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany +49 911 13310 [email protected] http://www.gnm.de/
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4.5 based on 805 reviews

Germanisches Nationalmuseum

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is the largest museum of cultural history in the German-speaking region. Setting nation-wide standards through its scientific and scholarly achievements, it carries the reputation of a dependable reference point in the museum landscape. The museum investigates art and culture in German-speaking areas in an internationally integrated and innovative way, offering educational experiences in dialogue form. Insights and results are situated within their historical contexts. The exhibition captivates visitors by the aura and presence of the original, awakening curiosity in art and culture through the narrative around it.

Reviewed By ElleKaye73 - Chicago, United States

The first globe ever made is here! This well-laid out museum has something for everyone, from bronze age implements to medical weapons, to Durer artwork. We spent about 3 hours here, well worth the visit!

6. Franz Liszt Museum

Wahnfriedstr. 9, 95444, Bayreuth, Bavaria Germany +49 921 7572818 http://www.bayreuth.de/tourismus-kultur-freizeit/sehen-und-erleben/museen/franz-liszt-museum-bayreuth
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Franz Liszt Museum

Reviewed By FBA2341 - Germany, null

The material of the collection is presented in the ground floor rooms of the small building, where the composer has spent the last part of his life. Altough acquainted with his art and playing his pieces myself, the surprisingly detailed personal side of his life story astonished me. It is a must for piano enthusiasts when in Bayreuth. For young (and old) visitors, a so-called Piano Hero is available to test their skills just like in Guitar Hero. Simply cool.

7. Toy Museum

Karlstrasse 13-15, 90403 Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany +49 911 2313164 [email protected] http://museen.nuernberg.de/spielzeugmuseum
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4.5 based on 839 reviews

Toy Museum

Nuremberg has been a city of toys since the Middle Ages. With an abundance of extraordinary exhibits from antiquity to the present, Nuremberg's world famous Toy Museum presents the "world in miniature" in 1,400 square meters of space, featuring dolls, shops, tin figures and tin toys, wooden toys and a large model train set (Track S), as well as more recent toys, such as Lego, Barbie, Playmobil, and Matchbox. The imaginatively designed children's area in the attic is staffed with trained educational personnel. Summer attractions include a large outdoor playground and a museum cafe in the secluded inner courtyard. There are audio guides tailored for adults and children to escort you through the museum, and also a droll photographic treasure hunt.

Reviewed By MattSRob - Potsdam, Germany

A great wee museum full of toys of the past ranging from the likes of wooden toys and dolls right up to Game Boys and He-Man. Kids here were having blast running around looking at all of the old items, and some of the delicate doll houses are definitely impressive. I was pleasently surprised to find that their big model railway was based on the train lines around Omaha, Nebraska, my former home for a few years - brought back some nice memories! Good fun overall.

8. Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen

Veste Coburg 1, 96450, Coburg, Bavaria Germany +49 9561 8790 [email protected] http://www.kunstsammlungen-coburg.de/
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4.5 based on 416 reviews

Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen

The “Fränkische Krone” (Franconian Crown) is one of the largest medieval castle buildings in Germany. Martin Luther lived within its walls in 1530. Today, internationally significant art collections are housed there.

Reviewed By ionam558

This is the largest castle in Germany and really superb. Allow at least two hours for a visit. The route through the rooms is rather confusing but it is all very well done. The highlight is the renaissance art collection - really special. Also really good for glass, armour and cannons. And the exhibition of sledges is amazing! I recommend walking up from the park through the trees to really appreciate the castle on the hill. Nice café just outside the castle - not really a proper one inside.

9. Plassenburg

Plassenburg 1, 95326 Kulmbach, Bavaria Germany +49 9221 804571 http://plassenburg.de/en/plassenburg
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

Plassenburg

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

Really nice castle up the hill. Great view of the town from up. Museums were closed but still was able to walk around, sit and take pictures. Must visit if stopping in Kulmbach.

10. Maisel's Bier-Erlebnis-Welt

Andreas-Maisel-Weg 1, 95445, Bayreuth, Bavaria Germany +49 921 401234 [email protected] http://www.bier-erlebnis-welt.de
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4.5 based on 122 reviews

Maisel's Bier-Erlebnis-Welt

Reviewed By 495dirkd - Virginia Beach, United States

Great food and delicious beers in a friendly atmosphere. Beautiful brewery, great staff that runs the bar and restaurant.

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