Housed in the historic former Teutonic Order Castle in Neckarsulm, the Deutsches Zweirad- und NSU-Museum is one of Germany’s most important museums dedicated to the history of two-wheeled mobility. With around 400 exhibits spread across six floors, it offers a fascinating journey through more than a century of engineering innovation, speed, and design. The museum is particularly famous for its remarkable NSU collection. Neckarsulm was the home of NSU, which became one of the world’s most successful bicycle and motorcycle manufacturers and, during the 1950s, the largest motorcycle producer in the world. Visitors can admire legendary models such as the Max, Fox, Quickly, and Lambretta, alongside rare racing motorcycles, record-breaking machines, and classic NSU automobiles including the Prinz, Spider, and futuristic Ro 80. Another highlight is the extensive motorcycle collection featuring around 140 different brands. Exhibits trace the evolution of motorcycling from the earliest pioneering machines to modern racing bikes. Among the treasures are world championship motorcycles, unique prototypes, and rare engineering masterpieces that showcase the creativity and ambition of motorcycle designers throughout the decades.
Neckarsulm Germany
The Deutsches Zweirad- und NSU-Museum is housed in the historic Deutschordensschloss at Urbanstraße 11 in 74172 Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg. The old castle walls already give the place a solid, lived-in feel before you even step inside.Just a few steps away sits the Stadtmuseum, which tells the story of the town itself, from its Teutonic Order days through the rise of industry. A short walk brings you to the market square and the parish church of St. Dionysius, both easy landmarks in the centre. A little further on you reach the Audi Forum, where the modern car side of the region’s industrial past comes into view. Above the town the Scheuerberg rises gently, offering a quiet path and open views over the Neckar valley if you feel like stretching your legs after the museums. Everything stays close enough that you can move from two-wheel history to local heritage and a bit of open air without any fuss.