Location And Region

In the heart of Swabia

Loving the south of Germany with its countless attractions and sights means visiting the UNESCO Geopark Swabian Alb as one of the most popular vacation regions in the country. In the middle of this vacation idyll, Villa Marina is the ideal starting point for your activities. Few minutes from the front door you can discover the lovely Urach and Güterstein waterfalls located on Germany's most beautiful hiking trail as well as the iconic ruins of Hohenurach Castle or the former princely residence Urach Castle with museum. In July, the traditional Urach Shepherd's Run attracts culture lovers with colorful traditional costumes and original customs to the otherwise tranquil little town. Hiking enthusiasts will find easy access to the extensive network of premium trails along the nearby Albtrauf or right into the Swabian Alb biosphere area including the biosphere center in nearby Münsingen. Horse lovers can visit the Marbach state stud farm. The fairy-tale Blautopf in Blaubeuren, the well-known outlet city of Metzingen or the other cities of the Stuttgart metropolitan region such as the university city of Tübingen, Reutlingen, Nürtingen or historic Esslingen can be reached by car or within a few minutes' walk by train in less than an hour - as well as Stuttgart International Airport, the popular Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart and Ulm with its world-famous cathedral. Via the nearby A8 and A81 even day trips to the Lake Constance region, the Black Forest or the Allgäu are possible.