Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Stuttgart District

Old Town Hall, Esslingen am Neckar

Stuttgart District

Old Town Hall, Esslingen am Neckar

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Town Hall, Esslingen am Neckar

Recommended by 1070 hikers out of 1102

Save

Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Old Town Hall, Esslingen am Neckar

4.4

(9)

hikers

1. Inner bridge Esslingen – Esslingen Old Town loop from Esslingen (Neckar)

4.38km

01:11

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.8

(14)

103

hikers

2. Esslingen Castle – Esslingen Old Town loop from Esslingen (Neckar)

3.77km

01:04

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.4

(21)

135

hikers

3. Esslingen Castle – Inner bridge Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

5.07km

01:25

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Tips

Paul

September 8, 2024

Old Town Hall, Esslingen am Neckar
The Old Town Hall in Esslingen am Neckar is, alongside Esslingen Castle, one of the landmarks of the historic old town.
Description
The Old Town Hall in Esslingen am Neckar was built around 1420 as a municipal trading and tax house and, with its magnificent half-timbered south gable, is considered the masterpiece of Alemannic half-timbered architecture. Between 1586 and 1589, Heinrich Schickhardt built a gable front with a delicate clock tower in the Renaissance style on the north side. In 1592, an astronomical clock was added with the allegorical figures of Justitia and Temperantia, which move with each hour. An eagle, the heraldic animal of the Free Imperial City, flaps its wings. On the occasion of a renovation in 1926, the citizens of Esslingen donated a carillon with 24 bells. Through another citizens' initiative in 1976, the carillon was renewed again and five bells were added. This gives it a range of more than two octaves. There are more than 200 songs available, which are controlled by perforated tapes. The carillon can be heard every day at 8 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Text / Source: Esslinger Stadtmarketing & Tourismus GmbH, Marktplatz 16, Esslingen am Neckar esslingen-info.com/attraktion/altes-rathaus-814f666e6f

Translated by Google •

Kristian

December 11, 2023

The Old Town Hall is one of the most remarkable monuments and sights in the historic city center of Esslingen. It was built around 1422 as a half-timbered municipal department store and tax house. The characteristic half-timbered construction of the "Swabian Man" can still be seen on the south, east and west sides.

Translated by Google •

Günter L.S.

March 16, 2024

Opposite the old town hall is the 'New Town Hall' from the 18th century. Named after its first owners, the Barons of Palm, it is also known as the Upper Palm Building.

Translated by Google •

Details

Informations

Elevation 240 m

Weather

Sunday 7 December

16°C

8°C

5 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Former Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche), Esslingen am Neckar

Postmichelbrunnen (Postmichel Fountain)

View of Obertürkheim

Unterer Neckarhaldenweg Vineyard Trail (Esslingen)

Dicker Turm (Esslingen am Neckar)

Innere Brücke Esslingen

Esslinger Burg and Vineyard Path

Katharinenlinde and Viewpoint

Esslingen Old Town

Hafenmarktbrunnen Esslingen am Neckar

Pliensaubrücke and Pliensauturm, Esslingen am Neckar

View of the Württemberg Mausoleum

Old Town Hall, Esslingen am Neckar

1. Inner bridge Esslingen – Esslingen Old Town loop from Esslingen (Neckar)

2. Esslingen Castle – Esslingen Old Town loop from Esslingen (Neckar)

3. Esslingen Castle – Inner bridge Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️