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This was my second visit to Mannheim, my first visit was in 1989 to attend the same defense related conference; the 1989 visit was also my first visit to Europe. Things have changed a lot since 1989. Then our Germany hosts picked us up at Frankfurt Airport took us by bus to the conference site. Now. American are more worldly, and most Europeans speak better English than the kid at McDonalds that takes your burger order! My good friend Jim Gran & I traveled by train from Frankfurt Airport to Mannheim and then taxied to Hotel Wartburg, which was a nice hotel in a Middle eastern ethnic area of Mannheim. |
Mannheim is generally described as a ‘working man town’ in most tour book about Germany, and while this is true, it’s lack of tourist attractions can be a big plus for those looking for a more ‘authentic’ German experience. Because of the lack of tourism in Mannheim, you may find fewer local who are willing to speak English, but on the other hand almost none of the local have been jaded by over exposure to Americans and their rather odd habits. The centerpiece of the city is the large water tower, surrounding gardens, and beautiful water fountain. Jim and I met our mutual friend Howard “Howie” Levine, and his lovely wife Linda, and did most of our exploring of Mannheim with Howie & Linda. |
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