Located just north east of Mannheim and just north of Heidelberg, Weinheim forms the third town in the Rhine-Neckar triangle in north west Germany. Nicknamed after the two castles overlooking the town as the Two Castle City, the town is over 1000 years old and has plenty of history just waiting to be unearthed by visitors to its various attractions.
By hiring a car from Weinheim, you'll be able to explore the city easily, and also visit each of the other towns that make up the Rhine-Neckar triangle, giving you a unique glimpse into German history.
The Weinheim town museum is a fascinating place to start discovering the town, with artefacts going back to the Bronze Age. It tells not only the story of Germany and the town, but of the world and prehistoric times. The two castles: Windeck Castle and Wachenburg Castle were both built separately and for very different reasons (Wachenburg Castle was built by students in the early 1900's) but both are steeped in history, and tell a fascinating story of how the town was created.
The Gerberbach Quarter should also definitely be on your to see list, it is the home of old leather makers, and is a great place to visit. Rent a car from Weinheim today to make the most of this varied and interesting location.
