Heidelberg
Germany · Baden-Württemberg · 114 m
Description
Heidelberg is one of Germany's best known historic cities and is widely regarded as the embodiment of German Romanticism. Located on the banks of the Neckar River, the city is famous for Heidelberg Castle, which rises above the Old Town, and for Heidelberg University, founded in 1386 and recognized as Germany's oldest university. Its Baroque Old Town, the Old Bridge, and winding cobbled streets create a unique historic atmosphere. Surrounded by forested hills and vineyards, Heidelberg combines history, scholarship, and culture in a remarkable setting. The Philosophers' Walk offers one of the city's most celebrated panoramic views. Heidelberg is among Germany's most popular travel destinations and attracts visitors from around the world with its rich heritage and vibrant university life.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – September
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- May
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- Aug
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Heidelberg Castle
- Heidelberg Old Town
- Old Bridge (Alte Brücke)
- Heidelberg University
- Church of the Holy Spirit
- Philosophers' Walk
- Heidelberg Funicular & Königstuhl
- Student Prison (Studentenkarzer)
- Thingstätte
- Jesuit Church
- Kurpfälzisches Museum
- Karl Theodor Bridge Gate
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt, Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry