Visitor information for the Art Museum:

• Address: Burgstraße 9, 88212 Ravensburg
• Opening hours: Wed to Sun 11am–6pm | Thurs 11am–7pm | Tues 2pm–6pm
• Admission prices: Adults €8, concessions €5, free for those under 18

Humpis Quarter Museum

Another museum in Ravensburg is the Humpis Quarter Museum. This is one of the most important cultural-historical museums in the region, offering fascinating insights into the history of the city and its inhabitants. The museum is located in the Humpis Quarter, one of the best-preserved medieval residential quarters in southern Germany.

The quarter consists of a total of seven interconnected buildings, some of which date back to the 13th century. It was once the residence of the wealthy Humpis merchant family, who achieved great wealth through long-distance trade in the Middle Ages and played an important role in Ravensburg.

The museum covers topics such as life in the Middle Ages, long-distance trade among Ravensburg society, crafts and guilds, as well as the daily life of the citizens. The development of the city as an important trading center in the Swabian League of Cities is also vividly presented.

Visitor information Museum Humpis-Quartier:

• Address: Marktstraße 45, 88212 Ravensburg
• Opening hours: Tue to Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Admission prices: Adults €8, concessions €5, under 18s free

Weighing House

Another attraction in Ravensburg is the so-called Weighing House. This building was built in the 14th century and originally served as a place where goods were weighed before they were sent to market.

Until 1802, the building also served as the “Schwörsaal” (swearing hall), where newly elected officials took their oaths and the city authorities swore obedience to the citizens. It was a central component of the city’s commercial infrastructure in the Middle Ages. Today, the building is used for all kinds of events.

Blaserturm Ravensburg

One of the top sights in Ravensburg is the so-called Blaserturm (Blaser Tower). It is located right in the heart of the historic old town on Marienplatz. The Blaserturm was built in the 13th century as part of the city fortifications and served as a defense tower for a long time.

It was one of the watch and signal towers from which city guards watched over Ravensburg and the surrounding area, providing early warning of dangers such as fire or attackers. In the 15th century, the tower was expanded and reached its current height of 51 meters. Since then, it has dominated the cityscape and is one of the tallest towers in the city.

The Blaserturm can be climbed and offers a great viewing platform from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the old town of Ravensburg and the surrounding area. The climb is well worth it! During the season, the tower is open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitor information for the Blaserturm:

• Address: Marienplatz 28, 88212 Ravensburg
• Opening hours: vary depending on the month (more information here)
• Admission prices: Adults €3.50, youth (12-18 years) €2, children up to 11 years free

Ravensburg Town Hall

The Town Hall is centrally located in the old town of Ravensburg, directly on Marienplatz, the city’s main square. It was originally built in the 14th century and has served as the city’s administrative center ever since. Over the centuries, it has been expanded and rebuilt several times.

In the Middle Ages, the Town Hall was the seat of the city council and the center of municipal administration. Decisions about city politics, trade, and the daily lives of its citizens were made here. Even today, the town hall serves as the seat of the city administration and is a central location for political decisions in Ravensburg.

Marienplatz & Bachstraße

In the center of the historic old town lies the spacious Marienplatz. Even in the Middle Ages, it was the economic and social center of the city of Ravensburg, where markets, festivals, and political meetings took place.

Today, the square remains a lively meeting place for locals and tourists alike. Numerous shops, cafés, and restaurants line the square, making it a popular place to spend time. Particularly beautiful are the adjacent Bachstraße with its watercourse (Flappach), Kirchstraße, Eisenbahnstraße, and Markstraße.

Kornhaus

The Kornhaus was built between 1494 and 1496 and originally served as a storage hall for grain. It also served as a customs and market hall and played an important role in the city’s supply chain, especially in times of crop failure or famine. Today, the Kornhaus houses the well-stocked city library.

Lederhaus

The Lederhaus in Ravensburg is another historically significant building that reflects the city’s economic and artisanal past. It dates back to the 15th century and was originally a guild hall for leather craftsmen. You’ll find it right on Marienplatz, directly across from the Town Hall and Weigh House. Today, the Lederhaus houses, among other things, the Tourist Information.

Ravensburg Weekly Market

The popular and lively weekly market takes place every Saturday in the old town. Over 100 stalls sell fruit, vegetables, spices, herbs, baked goods, flowers, delicatessen, cheese, meat, fish, and much more. We really enjoyed strolling through the alleys and visiting the many stalls.

During the Ravensburg Market Delights city tour (bookable in the Experience Shop), we learned more about Ravensburg’s centuries-old importance as a central market town. Small snacks and great information about the stall and shop owners were even included.

Schadbrunnen

The Schadbrunnen is arguably one of the most famous fountains in the city and is also a popular photo subject. The fountain was designed by the artist and steel sculptor Robert Schad.

In the Old Town, you’ll find other fountains, such as the Landsknechtbrunnen (Restaurant Kupferle), the Town Hall Fountain with the Gänseliesel (behind the Town Hall), the Rutenbrunnen (near the Obertor), or the fountain above the Ravensburg Trading Company (near the Untertor).

Church of Our Lady

The second oldest parish church in the city, the Church of Our Lady, is located at the northern entrance to the historic old town and was built between 1279 and 1360. Its 45-meter-high tower and the choir windows from 1415 are striking.

Take a look inside the Church of Our Lady. Particularly worth seeing here are the Marienkapelle with its colorful glass panes, the choir stalls with their detailed carvings from the 15th century, and the main organ with 54 stops.

Right next to the Church of Our Lady, you can marvel at the 35.5-meter-high Frauentor, which was converted into a criminal prison from 1747 to 1751.

Gespinstmarkt

The heart of the oldest part of the city of Ravensburg is the car-free Gespinstmarkt. Not only cafés and restaurants invite you to linger, but also benches under shady trees.

A 42-meter-long watercourse has been installed in the upper Gespinstmarkt, which provides cooling, especially in the summer months. Also really cool is the giant mural of a donkey with a tie on the facade of Marktstraße 1.

Our tips for the Gespinstmarkt:

• Enjoy ice cream at clausgemacht
• Sip coffee at the espresso bar e61
• African Queen (African restaurant)
• World Shop Ravensburg (great selection of products)
• Second-hand at Stoffwechsel

Green Tower

The Green Tower, built at the beginning of the 15th century, has retained its original structure almost unchanged to this day. It owes its name to the green glazed tiles that adorn the roof.

Three tiles in the shape of Jewish heads once adorned the roof, serving as a protective symbol against the adjacent Jewish quarter (today Grüner-Turm-Straße, formerly Judengasse), but these are no longer preserved. From the 15th century until 1943, the tower was used as a prison.

Other Streets in Ravensburg

Ravensburg is a wonderful place to wander. You’ll always find beautiful streets and alleys that invite you to stroll and wander. There’s Klosterstraße, which begins directly behind Café PANO, and Grüner-Turm-Straße, which, as the name suggests, leads you to the Green Tower. We also recommend Eisenbahnstraße, Kirchstraße, and Obere Breite Straße. Here, you’ll find a number of great, locally owned shops and cafés. On Herrengasse, you’ll find the popular African Queen restaurant and the SportArt clothing store.

Tip: Ravensburg GO app

And another great tip for you: With the “Ravensburg GO” app, you can explore the city in a fun way (☞ Apple Store | ☞ Google Play Store). The more sights you discover and puzzles you solve, the more points you can collect. You can redeem these points for discounts at retail, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Restaurants & Cafés

Da Giuseppe Restaurant-Pizzeria: If you’re looking for truly delicious pizzas and pasta dishes, we highly recommend this restaurant. The food is delicious, the staff is very friendly, and the food arrives quickly.

Restaurant Kupferle: Are you in the mood for good, home-style, regional dishes? Then stop by the Kupferle Restaurant on Marienplatz. Here you can enjoy homemade Maultaschen (swabian ravioli), Käsespätzle (cheese spaetzle), Swabian Dreierlei (swallow-shaped pasta dish), and much more.

PANO – Bread & Coffee: Café Pano not only offers good coffee and refreshing drinks, but also delicious cakes, bread, ice cream, and smaller snacks.

Weber & Weiss Konditorei Patisserie Chocolaterie: If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, you have to stop here. Not only do they serve excellent espresso, but they also serve small tarts, cakes, and delicious macarons.

Clausgemacht: This ice cream parlor is definitely the hotspot in the Old Town when it comes to ice cream. Here you can expect homemade ice cream in classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla, as well as unusual variations, such as mountain meadow hay and blackcurrant.

maima Lounge CAFÉ & YOGA: We love a good breakfast! At the maima Lounge, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast in a beautiful setting. Everything is completely vegan and vegetarian! We recommend Bruno’s Breakfast Burger.

nero espresso.food.lifestyle.: This high-quality café is located at Eisenbahnstraße 11. In a pleasant atmosphere, you can not only enjoy good coffee but also order delicious food and wine.

Zwölf87: This cool restaurant serves modern cuisine with high-quality ingredients. Every dish is prepared with great attention to detail, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

CAFÉSITO Coffee Roastery: As part of the tour of the weekly market, we also visited this roastery. Here you can not only drink good coffee, but also take it home with you.

Shopping

Ravensburg offers great opportunities for strolling and shopping. In the city center, you’ll find more than 350 specialty stores, boutiques, bookstores, jewelers, clothing stores, flower shops, etc. If you enjoy sports, check out VAUDE, Reischmann Sport, Gipfelstürmer, or Blue Tomato.

Reischmann also has other local stores where you can shop for everyday clothes from a variety of brands. Visit the well-stocked World Shop at Gespinstmarkt, the Stoffwechsel store, or the Sasa Frauenzimmer. You’ll also find beautiful clothing for men and women at Warth.

If you’re looking for small gifts and decorative items, you should stop by the Wunderkammer, Freistil Interior, Tischidee, or the Epuro store. You can find special and high-quality products at Seil Marshall.

Events

Ravensburg Weekly Market: Every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Snacks until 3 p.m.) The popular weekly market takes place in the old town. At more than 100 stalls, you’ll find fruit, vegetables, baked goods, delicatessen, herbs, spices, meat, fish, plants, and much more. Learn more here.

Rutenfest Ravensburg: The Rutenfest is one of the most important festivals in Ravensburg and is celebrated with great devotion, which is why it is often considered the city’s “fifth season.” Blue and white flags fly from houses and cars all over the city. Drummer groups, especially students from local schools, and brass bands parade through the streets. Learn more here.

Christkindlesmarkt Ravensburg: The annual Christkindlesmarkt starts again in Ravensburg at the end of November. Here you can enjoy roasted almonds and hot punch every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., marvel at the lovingly decorated wooden stalls, and pick up a suitable Christmas present or two. More information here.

Our hotel in Ravensburg

The Hotel Obertor* in Ravensburg is a traditional and centrally located hotel, right in the old town, near the historic Obertor gate. It is housed in a historic building, reflecting the charm of Ravensburg’s old town.

This is our second time staying at this central city hotel (room 41) and we especially love the perfect location. It’s just a few minutes from the heart of the old town around Marienplatz.

In addition to cozy, individually furnished rooms, the hotel also offers an in-house restaurant serving regional and seasonal dishes. You can also use our small fitness room, sauna, and infrared cabin.

Other Ravensburg city hotels

• GINN**** Hotel*
• Hotel Kaiserhof Ravensburg*
• Hotel Restaurant Sennerbad*
• Ochsen – Hotel am Mehlsack*
• Hotel Residenz*
• Gasthof & Hotel Engel*

Travel tips for Ravensburg

By car: Ravensburg is easily accessible via the A96 motorway. The “Ravensburg-West” exit takes you directly into the city. Parking is available in the old town and in the surrounding parking garages, e.g., in the “P1” parking garage at Marienplatz or the “P2” parking garage at Untertor.

By train: Ravensburg main station is centrally located and well connected to the regional and national rail network. From there, you can reach the old town in just a few minutes on foot. There are also bus connections and taxis directly at the station. Book train tickets here*.

By bus: Ravensburg is served by various regional buses that stop at the central bus station near the main train station. Long-distance bus services also operate to Ravensburg, often stopping at the main train station.

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Ravensburg Conclusion

Ravensburg is worth a visit not only for its charming old town, which impresses with its well-preserved medieval towers and buildings. We particularly like the great mix of culture, history, culinary delights, and shopping.

Ravensburg is also neither too big nor too small – perfect for a short trip. You can easily reach everything on foot and don’t need a car to explore. We recommend at least 2 full days in Ravensburg.

Have you already been to Ravensburg or are you planning to go? Feel free to write in the comments. We hope our tips have helped you plan your trip.