German town in northwest Baden-Württemberg
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Schwetzingen is in Baden-Württemberg.
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palace
gardens are phenomenal, with everything from fake Roman ruins to a French garden to hedge rows.
the main place in front of the Schloss with a lot of pubs and restaurants.
offers tours, but is not worth the time if the weather's nice.
A centrally located Mexican restaurant only several meters from the castle. The food is decent and the service is effective. A cheap happy hour is a major selling point for this bar with cocktails going for as little as €4 a pop. But don't expect much of a Margarita. The decor elicits of the stereotypical Mexican restaurant with bricked walls and bright neons that advertise beer.
A small, but good Italian restaurant, family owned, quaint/elegant atmosphere, food is great, service is very kind and professional.
The town is sandwiched between the A5 and the A6 just north of the A61 Hockenheim.
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Thompkins Barracks is sort of within walking distance of downtown Schwetzingen. The walk is easy, but can take quite a bit of time.
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Mannheim · Regional · MHG
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