Experiences by Rhian
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8 / 10 pointsA day in Cologne
This weekend, a couple of friends and I hired a car and went on a road trip. Cologne was amongst one of the places we visited, and probably my favourite of all of them. We weren't there for very long, but what we did see was incredible and I'd definitely recommend...
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7 / 10 pointsSchlossfest
Mannheimer Schlossfest is an event held at the university at the start of September. It's a Music, Arts and Science festival, and is definitely worth checking out if you can (especially as it's free entry!). During the day time there are various family-friendly events...
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8 / 10 pointsVisiting Bad Durkheim - Wurstmarkt
Bad Durkheim is home to the biggest wine festival in the world for two weekends in September, and although perhaps not as famous as Oktoberfest, it's definitely worth going to! Getting there You can get to Bad Durkheim via train or tram. It's about a 45 minute journey...
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7 / 10 pointsVisiting Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a gorgeous, traditional German town. It's so picturesque and definitely the place you want to visit if you'd like to experience a picture-perfect, historical German place! It's quite far from Mannheim but you can get there by bus or train,...
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8 / 10 pointsVisiting Schwetzingen
Schwetzingen is another definite in terms of places to visit while you're in Mannheim! It's got more than its fair share of restaurants and bars, and an amazing palace with huge gardens! Getting there Schwetzingen is a short train-ride away from Mannheim, and the...
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9 / 10 pointsThe International Summer Academy
Before properly starting my year abroad in Mannheim, I participated in the International Summer Academy run by the university. It's essentially an intensive German-language course for the whole month of August, but was also the best way to meet people and make friends...
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9 / 10 pointsVisiting Stuttgart - Cannstatter Volksfest
Cannstatter Volksfest is Stuttgart's answer to Oktoberfest. If you can't afford the real deal (turns out transport to and accommodation in Munich gets pretty expensive during Oktoberfest), this is an incredible alternative. Getting there Trains run from Mannheim to...
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8 / 10 pointsVisiting Heidelberg
Heidelberg is an absolute must-see for anyone studying in Mannheim. Less than a 20 minute train ride away (which is free for those of you with a semester ticket), it's a beautiful, traditional German town with a castle, shopping and lots of places to eat! The...
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