Speyer

Night tours

Enter a Submarine, visit the Space Shuttle Buran, and trace the history of technology with this ticket to the Technik Museum in Speyer. Experience a 22.000 Watt, 6-channel sound system, and a dome-projection area of 1000 square meters with the included IMAX Dome theater ticket.  Explore technology from the underwater world to space. Find out what the inside of a submarine looks like and what a sea cruiser needs to operate. Learn about how big a Jumbo Jet really is. Hear what the world's largest organ sounds. Uncover how a Chinese steam locomotive ended up in Speyer and discover the story of the Space Shuttle Buran. Alongside Europe's largest aerospace and naval exhibition, see a variety of aircrafts, classic vintage cars, racing and classic motorcycles, historic fire engines, and steam locomotives.  View exhibits with mechanical instruments, rare items and vingate fashions. Every year in May, the museum comes to life with a Brazzeltag event where you can see vehicles with tremendous cylinder capacity, horsepower giants, and curiosities that can be experienced live. After visiting the museum, check out your choice of documentary film with the included IMAX Dome tickets. The gigantic screen, the unique sound-system, and the brilliant picture quality of IMAX guarantee a movie experience beyond description. 

Visit Sea Life Speyer and discover a fascinating underwater world. Get to know turtles, octopods, sharks, rays, jellyfish, and a variety of other kinds of fish on your journey from Lake Constance to the tropical ocean. Discover the local waters of the Loreley Rock, the North Sea, and the exotic Amazon and find yourself face to face with dazzling sea creatures in more than 40 lifelike aquariums. The impressive glass tunnel leads directly through the largest tank, where the green sea turtle 'Marty' and two majestic nurse sharks are waiting to be visited. Enjoy a wonderful all-round view of the magnificent coral reef, which is constantly growing and is inhabited by hundreds of fascinating tropical fish, such as the cute clown fish. You’ll also learn about the endangerment of species and the important protection of their habitats. In the outdoor area, you can admire the endangered European pond turtles – also called ‘Emys’ which are part of a ‘Breed, rescue, protect’ project. The emys are the only native turtle species in Germany and are raised by SEA LIFE aquarists until they can be reintroduced into the local waters. Further highlights are the daily feedings, which often can get wild. What is the ray's favourite food, and what do sharks prefer to eat? Find out!

The cathedral is one of the most famous buildings in our region. But what does it look like when the lights go out? In December, visitors have the opportunity to experience the cathedral in a new way. The "Cathedral in the dark" guided tours take place in small groups outside of opening times. The darkness leads to a completely different perception of the space: the echo of footsteps, a hint of incense, shadows on the walls. Led by experienced cathedral guides, participants gain fascinating insights into the spiritual and cultural significance of this impressive building. This gives visitors the opportunity to see the cathedral from a completely new perspective. In the dark, details and moods come to light that are often overlooked in daylight. The guided tour begins at the cathedral information desk on the south side of the cathedral. During the walking tour, the interior (nave, aisles and transept) is visited. The crypt and imperial tombs are at the end of the guided tour.

On the left bank of the Rhine lies the former imperial city of Speyer, a picturesque place that lures many tourists – especially history buffs. Founded by the Romans, it is one of Germany’s oldest cities. From afar it is already recognizable by the impressive silhouette of its four-towered two-domed Romanesque cathedral, the Speyerer Dom, the burial site of Salian, Staufer and Habsburg kings and emperors. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Not to miss as well is the Jewish Courtyard, at the centre of the Jewish quarter, one of the oldest Jewish baths of this type in Germany, and is richly decorated with Romanesque ornamentation. During the Middle Ages, Speyer was home to one of the greatest Jewish communities in Northern Europe. Located in a wine-growing region, Speyer also is the birthplace of Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder in German). Speyer is always worth a visit, so, don’t miss the chance to discover all its highlights in a walking tour where you will learn more about this charming city.

Experience the fascianting underwater world at SEA LIFE Speyer and explore the varity of sea creatures from turtles, octopods, sharks, rays and jelly fish. Combine your visit with a guided tour behind the scenes of the aquarium. The tour takes 90 minutes and gives you unique insights into the work of our aquarium staff and the technique behind. You'll become a real SEA LIFE insider! Show your ticket to the staff at the entrance and visit the aquarium at your own pace before the start of the tour. On your journey from Lake Constance to the tropical ocean you'll discover the local waters of the Loreley Rock, the North Sea, and the exotic Amazon. You'll find yourself face to face with dazzling sea creatures in more than 40 lifelike aquariums. Enjoy a wonderful all-round view of the magnificent coral reef, which is constantly growing and is inhabited by hundreds of fascinating tropical fish, such as the cute clown fish. You’ll also learn about the endangerment of species and the important protection of their habitats. In the outdoor area, you can admire the endangered European pond turtles – also called ‘Emys’ which are part of a ‘Breed, rescue, protect’ project. Further highlights are the daily feedings, which often can get wild. What is the ray's favourite food, and what do sharks prefer to eat? Find out! We recommend to arrive 60 minutes prior to the booked starting time for the tour. Please go to the signposted meeting point halfway through the aquarium, right before the underwater tunnel. The guided tour will start exactly at the booked time and is only available in German language.