Ravensburg

Germany

Pedestrian zone, Ravensburg Ravensburg is a city in Baden Württemberg, Germany. Its main claim to fame is the board game company named after the town.

  • Tourist Information Office, Kirchstraße 16, +49 751 82-800. Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30, Sat 10:00-13:00, Sun closed. The main tourist information office is located just off the main square next to the church of our lady ("Liebfrauenkirche").

Tourist Information Office, Kirchstraße 16, +49 751 82-800. Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30, Sat 10:00-13:00, Sun closed. The main tourist information office is located just off the main square next to the church of our lady ("Liebfrauenkirche").

Ravensburg's historic city centre is completely intact, due to the city being able to escape bomb damage during World War 2.

Ravensburg is famous for its many towers and church spires. Two of the towers ("Blaserturm" on the main square and "Mehlsack" at the top end of the city centre) are open to the public for a small fee, however, there are many steep stairs to climb to get to the top.

Ravensburg offers a fantastic amount of ancient buildings and churches, some of which are used for retail and some of which are open to the public.

There are several museums dotted around the city and several churches, all of which are open to the public.

  • Veitsburg. Located at the top of a steep hill overlooking the city, offers fantastic views across the ancient centre.
  • Basilika, Kirchplatz 6, Weingarten (in neighbouring Weingarten (a short ride on the frequent local buses). One of the largest baroque churches in Germany and houses one of the largest extant baroque organs. From April through October, there are free organ concerts Sundays at 4 pm.
  • Museum Humpis-Quartier, Marktstraße 45 (Humpisquartier, +49 751 82820. Once the dwellings of the Humpis family, who were rich merchants in Medieval times.
  • Museum Ravensburger, Marktstraße 26. €7.50 adults.
  • Ravensburg Art Museum, Burgstraße 9. Mon closed. €6 adults, €4 concessions, free under 18 years.
  • Ravensburg Museum of Economics, Marktstraße 22, +49 751 35 505-777. Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 11:00-18:00, Thu 11:00-20:00, Mon closed. Adults €3.
  • Blaserturm. End of March - beginning of October: 11:00-16:00. A 51m high tower.

Veitsburg. Located at the top of a steep hill overlooking the city, offers fantastic views across the ancient centre.

Basilika, Kirchplatz 6, Weingarten (in neighbouring Weingarten (a short ride on the frequent local buses). One of the largest baroque churches in Germany and houses one of the largest extant baroque organs. From April through October, there are free organ concerts Sundays at 4 pm.

Museum Humpis-Quartier, Marktstraße 45 (Humpisquartier, +49 751 82820. Once the dwellings of the Humpis family, who were rich merchants in Medieval times.

Museum Ravensburger, Marktstraße 26. €7.50 adults.

Ravensburg Art Museum, Burgstraße 9. Mon closed. €6 adults, €4 concessions, free under 18 years.

Ravensburg Museum of Economics, Marktstraße 22, +49 751 35 505-777. Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 11:00-18:00, Thu 11:00-20:00, Mon closed. Adults €3.

Blaserturm. End of March - beginning of October: 11:00-16:00. A 51m high tower.

There is plenty to do in Ravensburg, there is a fantastic amount of shops, cafes and bars, which are all located on and around the main square.

Ravensburger Spieleland, Am Hangenwald 1, Meckenbeuren. Family amusement park

Ravensburg is famous locally for being a shopper's paradise. There are several large department stores, all located just off the main square. There is also a small shopping centre ("Gänsbühl"), which is a short walk from the main square. There are also many smaller shops selling everything one can think of, however, many of these, particularly the clothes and shoe shops, are very expensive, offering expensive designer articles.

Schokoladen Manufaktur Ravensburg, Eisenbahnstr. 12, +49 751 95860349.

The centre of Ravensburg is absolutely full of restaurants. There is a fantastic Balkan restaurant located at the bottom end of the "Bachstraße" shopping street. Other restaurants include American, Chinese, Indian, Italian and German establishments. Restaurant food in Germany is very reasonably priced and is usually accompanied by a wholesome salad. There are some "all you can eat" establishments, mainly in Grüner-Turm-Straße, where there are also lots of Ethnic fast food restaurants.

  • Humpis, Marktstraße 47 (next to the Humpisquartier Museum, +49 751 35459891. For traditional German food. It is a little off of the centre, but within the wall, and seems to be frequented by the locals.

Humpis, Marktstraße 47 (next to the Humpisquartier Museum, +49 751 35459891. For traditional German food. It is a little off of the centre, but within the wall, and seems to be frequented by the locals.

The city centre of Ravensburg is crammed full of bars and pubs. Most of the pubs and cafés on Marienplatz are fashionable and a bit expensive. In summer and also on sunny days in winter, hundreds of people sit in the outdoor areas on the square and it can become difficult to even get a seat.

  • Räuberhöhle, Burgstraße 14, +49 751 33456. A classic pub for all ages.
  • Balthes, Marktstraße 31. Rock fans may like it.

Räuberhöhle, Burgstraße 14, +49 751 33456. A classic pub for all ages.

Balthes, Marktstraße 31. Rock fans may like it.