I put this disclaimer on all my Worms reviews: If you're interested in Christian/religious history, Worms is a good place to visit. If not, Worms probably won't impress you.The "if you are" portion: If Christian/religious history does interest you, one could spend anywhere from a few hours to a whole day seeing and taking in the sights. As a family, we saw the Dom (cathedral), the Jewish cemetery and synagogue, and the Martin Luther memorial (Lutherdenkmal). We also shopped and ate lunch, spending a total of about four hours. However, if you're really interested, there's self-guided and other tours available. We parked near the dom and walked everywhere, which was quite easy. (The town looks big, but really isn't.) The "if you aren't" portion: If Christian/religious history doesn't interest you, I'd avoid Worms. If you're looking for a castle, visit Heidelberg instead. If you're looking for beer, visit Stuttgart. If you're looking for a walled, medieval city, try Rothenburg ob der Tauber (make sure you get the right Rothenburg!). If you're looking for a dom, try Mainz or Speyer (similar styles), or even Köln (more impressive).I ranked this "very good", but I knew I would like it before I went. I hope this helps cement your decision one way or the other.(If you have the time, and are interested in Christian history, especially that of Martin Luther, also try to visit Wittenberg (Luther's town, church, and university), and Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, where he went after the Diet of Worms. Also very impressive!)
Really worth a visit, a pretty place with good restaurants and lovely walks along the Rhein. The Bakfishfest is brilliant.
Worms is a small idyllic city which seems to have kept its charm… it is worth a visit IF one has ticked off Heidelberg’s sights.
If you want a treasure off the beaten path, visit Worms in Germany. It is located in the Rhineland Palatinate of Germany. Make sure you have GPS access. There is a wonderful Romanesque cathedral built in 1171-1230. Take some time to visit the cathedral. Lots of history and beauty that you will not find elsewhere. Close by is a Jewish cemetery which is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe. Some very comfortable restaurants to choose from.
I've been to worms for day trips many times while living in Mannheim area. Worms is good for a couple of hours. There are some old buildings with history and some nice places to eat. It's not the most visually appealing city but does have culture.
True, Woms is not high on the list of German cities to visit but for a few days of quiet time it's ideal. The Dom (cathdral) and there is a good amount of Jewish history as well. Well preserved (and/or rebuilt) medieval walls stand round much of the city.
Really nice city with plenty of places to see, parking is not great but sufficient. Well worth a visit!
Don't miss the Jewish quarter. Interesting. A lot of history wrapped into Worms. Go to the local information Centre near Neumarkt, ask for the restaurant list and a map plus the walking tour. On a sunny day you will be fine. Remarkable: a lot of ice cream eaters in summer time and a host of ice cream selling points.
Apart from the cathedral, this town is one of the ugliest I have ever seen in Germany, so keep your visit short and park close by the cathedral
Driving to Heidelberg from the Mosel valley, we stopped at Worms for lunch. We should have planned to stay longer. There’s so much history here, especially Judeo-Christain history, as well as the second world war. If we’d had the time, we’d have taken a guided tour with someone who knows what’s where. But even just trolling around like we did, we saw quite a lot, and it turned into a good visit.