Although it is a small stadium, it is considered one of the nicest and most football stadiums in Germany. Its capacity is 15,000 seats and it meets the specifications to host high-level matches. Of course, UEFA has given its permission for European competitions to be played. Nearby is a park, a sports park, an animal park and a hotel.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO FCH ARENA HEIDENHEIM
*** BUS: 35
*** About 5 minutes by taxi from the city center.
*** About 25 minutes walk from the city center.
HEIDENHEIM, THE INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCIAL CENTER
It is a city that has Roman influences. It was the location of Castle Aquileia around 85 AD. For decades it was and still is one of the most important industrial centers of Germany. The ore deposits of the area played a very important role in the city’s economy many centuries ago. It went through various stages at the industrial level. It had several textile and cotton factories in the previous decades. Now several work for a mechanical engineering company, Voith, which specializes in the manufacture of machines for the pulp and paper industry, technical equipment for hydroelectric plants and drive and braking systems.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +49
Nearest airports from city center: Stuttgart Airport (81km), Memmingen Airport (94km), Munich Airport (161km), Munich Airport (161km), Nuremberg Airport (172km), Zurich Airport (272km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
***MUSEUM HELLENSTEIN CASTLE (Schloss Hellenstein, 89522 Heidenheim an der Brenz)
Dating from the 12th century, it was built by the Hellenstein family and was the residence of the Lords of Hellenstein. Many festivals are held in the Castle.
*** KUNSTMUSEUM (Kunstmuseum Heidenheim, Marienstraße 4, 89518 Heidenheim an der Brenz)
The museum includes works of art from the 20th century to the more modern era and was opened in 1989.
*** MUSEUM IM RÖMERBAD (Theodor-Heuss-Straße 3, 89518 Heidenheim an der Brenz)
You will travel back in time and specifically to the Roman period. You will see the ruins of the settlement of ancient Aquileia.
*** EVANGELISCHE PAULUSKIRCHE (Christianstraße 10, 89522 Heidenheim an der Brenz)
The neo-Gothic style church is built of red brick and takes its name from the biblical Apostle Paul. It is also considered a place with a rich church musical life.
*** WILDPARK EICHERT ((89522 Heidenheim)
It is located on the hill of the castle and has an area of over 30 hectares. See Sika deer, ibex, red deer, wild boar, ducks, geese, chickens, pheasant and more.
*** MICHAELSKIRCHE (An d. Stadtmauer 1, 89520 Heidenheim an der Brenz)
It is one of the most picturesque churches in the city. See the hall built in the late 15th century.
*** KORALLEN UND HEITMATMUSEUM (Neresheimer Str. 9, 89564 Nattheim)
If you like corals and are a fan of them, then you are in the right place. It is about 15 minutes drive away from the center of Heidenheim.
*** RIFFMUSEUM GERSTETTEN (Am bhf 1, 89547 Gerstetten)
If you want to experience the magic of the underwater world of Jurassic Sea, then you are in the best place. See rare species of corals and sea urchins.
*** CITY CENTER
The heart of the city beats there with shops, cafes and restaurants dominating. All walks start from there.
*** ALBSCHÄFERWEG
If you are a hiking lover, then you should come to this place and start your walk in an idyllic landscape.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Brenzpark Heidenheim is an activity park.
*** Naturtheater Heidenheim is an experience in an idyllic place to see a theater performance.
*** It is worth taking a trip to Ulm, which is about 40 minutes away from Heidenheim.
*** A concert at the Congress Centrum Heidenheim is worth attending.
FOOD AND DRINK
Heidenheim is a culinary paradise for those who love good food. Try Schnitzel, Maultaschen, Käsepätzle, Linsen & Spätzle, Zwiebelrostbraten, Schupfnudeln, Gaisburger Marsch and Saure Kutteln. It goes without saying that you have to taste local recipes with different kinds of sausages, various meats and fish. Also locals eat Currywurst, Rouladen and Eintopf. We would recommend you to taste the local beer and fine wines.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find hotels in the city center. There are a lot of wonderful pansions and appartments.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Opernfestspiele Heidenheim is an ideal period, especially in summer, for music lovers.
*** Schloss Arkaden is an excellent choice for your shopping.
*** Heidenheimer Winterdorf is open from the end of October to the beginning of January at Eugen Jaekle Platz for special shopping.
*** The city center has enough shops for shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is by bike or on foot.
CITIES NEAR TO HEIDENHEIM
Major cities close to Heidenheim are Stuttgart (84km), Augsburg (101km), Karlsruhe (157km), Nuremberg (157km), Munich (169km), Mannheim (227km), Strasbourg (232km), Frankfurt (269km), Freiburg im Breisgau (283km).
