
Hockenheim
Hockenheim is a town in northwest Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about 20 km south of Mannheim and 10 km west of Walldorf.
It is located in the Upper Rhine valley on the tourist theme routes "Baden Asparagus Route" and Bertha Benz Memorial Route. The town is widely known for its Hockenheimring, a motor racing course, which has hosted over 30 Formula One German Grand Prix races since 1970.
Getting to Hockenheim
- 01Hockenheim
This 1980s construction replaced the 19th-century station when the Neubaustrecke was built.
Worth seeing
- 01Hockenheimring
- 02Gartenschaupark
It was created in 1991 to host the State Horticultural Show.
- 03Hockenheim's
The town's landmark was constructed in 1910 in the Art Nouveau style.
- 04Catholic Church
Built in 1910 in Art Nouveau style with a high tower, by Johannes Schroth.
Where to eat
There are plenty of local restaurants and shops here ranging from traditional German food to Italian food. There are also döner kebab stores and some fast food chains.
Getting around Hockenheim the local way
- AST Anruf-Sammel-Taxi Waghäusel, Philippsburg, Oberhausen-Rheinhausen
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