Heylshof

Heylshof is a landscape garden in Worms featuring mature trees, water features, and sculptural installations scattered throughout. The grounds include the Museum Heylshof building and offer views toward the nearby Kaiserdom cathedral.

The site once held a bishop's palace where Emperor Charles V stayed during the 1521 Diet of Worms. After its destruction in 1689, the land was eventually reshaped into its current garden form.

The name comes from the Heyl family who shaped this land over centuries. Their influence is visible today in the paths and spatial layout that turn history into a physical experience.

The garden is open daily with access from multiple points including Stephansgasse street. The location sits on established walking routes that connect to the broader historical center, making navigation straightforward.

Oversized bronze shoes on the grounds mark the moment when Martin Luther refused to recant his writings. This sculptural gesture transforms an abstract historical conflict into a physical, walkable memory.

Location: Worms

GPS coordinates: 49.63130,8.35975

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08