Heidelberg

Attractions and sights

Electoral Palatinate Museum

The Kurpfälzische Museum offers an extensive collection of art and cultural holdings and invites visitors on a journey of discovery through time. The precious holdings range from prehistoric and early history to the 20th century.

Student Carcer

For those who would like to experience a particularly vivid relic of past academic jurisdiction, a visit to the Studentenkarzer of the Ruprecht Karls University in Heidelberg's Augustinergasse, not far from the old town's Universitätsplatz, is recommended.

University Library

Heidelberg University Library is a public library and the central library of Heidelberg University.

Main Street

Heidelberg's Hauptstraße is a popular car-free shopping street in the university town on the Neckar. It runs 1.4 km through the old town and connects the market square with the Bismarckplatz. During a stroll through the city, you will pass important buildings such as the Heidelberg Town Hall and many ...

Heidelberg Castle

The history of Heidelberg Castle dates back to the 13th century, when the Palatine Electors had a castle built in Heidelberg. In the following centuries, the sight was further developed into a castle that today inspires visitors from all over the world with its Renaissance architecture. During the Thirty Years’ ...

University Square

Centrally located in Heidelberg’s old town between the Neckar River and the historic city wall, Universitätsplatz can look back on a long history and a whole series of former names. From the late 13th to the end of the 17th century, an Augustinian monastery was located here, where ...

Heidelberg Zoo

Under the motto "Experience life live", Heidelberg Zoo presents animals from all over the world in a charming setting. The zoo is one of the most popular attractions in the region and attracts around 500,000 visitors every year.

King's Chair

The Königstuhl is one of two local mountains in the university town of Heidelberg. With its 567.8 meters, it is the highest mountain peak in the Little Odenwald Valley. The Königstuhl is known beyond the region because of Heidelberg Castle, which sits enthroned on one of its slopes.

Philosopher's Path

The Philosophenweg in Heidelberg is a gem located in the middle of nature that invites you to take a leisurely walk and relax above the Neckar River. From here you have a fantastic view of the castle opposite and the beautiful old town of Heidelberg below. There, the three striking ...

Old bridge

The Old Bridge, also known as the Carl-Theodor Bridge, is a 200-metre-long arched bridge in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It leads over the Neckar River and connects the historic old town with the Heidelberg district of Neuenheim. The pedestrian and bicycle bridge was built in 1788 by Elector Carl Theodor and is ...

Marketplace

The Marktplatz, also called Rathausplatz, is one of the central squares in Heidelberg's old town. Directly adjacent to it is the town hall to the east - hence its second name - and the 15th century Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) to the west. Otherwise, it is surrounded by ...

Heidelberg mountain railway

During the ride in one of the most modern mountain railways in the country, passengers enjoy the view of Heidelberg and over the Neckar valley. Many of them use the train to save themselves the steep walk to the top. The starting point for the lower section is the Kornmarkt, ...

Grain market

Visiting Heidelberg? Then be sure to visit the Kornmarkt! The square is located not far from the market square. To the north runs the main street, to the south begins the Burgweg. It leads up to Heidelberg Castle. A hospital once stood on the site of the Kornmarkt. The outlines ...

Bars and pubs in Heidelberg

Tower Bar Bar above the rooftops of Heidelberg was closed on 19.06.2016 after 14 years. Internet: turmbar-heidelberg.de Bar Centrale The Bar Centrale is located at Ladenburgerstraße 17 in Heidelberg. There is a continuous warm kitchen until 23:00 and a daily changing lunch for only 5,90 Euro. Address: Ladenburgerstraße 17 – 69120 Heidelberg Phone: 06221/6547272 Internet: […]

Clubs in Heidelberg

An online directory of all clubs in Heidelberg is being created here. Soon all relevant information will be available here: From opening hours to happy hour offers give. Musikfabrik Night Shift in Heidelberg The Musikfabrik Heidelberg lights up every party night with more than 15.000 LEDs. A varied program with different ...

Happy Hour offers in Heidelberg

This page is still a work in progress and research is ongoing. List of Happy Hour offers in Heidelberg

Jesuit Church

The Jesuit Church defines Heidelberg’s old town quarter in its own way, as the building’s elegant appearance makes it a unique beauty. Nevertheless, the largest Catholic church in Heidelberg also has a chequered history. For almost a generation it was only half-finished and was even used as a ...

Nightlife in Heidelberg

Heidelberg is a university town and therefore offers students and night owls all kinds of nightlife options with numerous bars, clubs, discos and pubs. The centre of Heidelberg's nightlife is in the old town.

Travel and accommodation

Heidelberg is (along with Ludwigshafen and Mannheim) one of the centers in the Rhine-Neckar region. In 1196 Heidelberg (at that time still titled “Heidelberch”) was mentioned in documents for the first time.

With nearly 150,000 inhabitants – including 30,000 students from four universities and universities of applied sciences – Heidelberg has one of the highest student densities in all of Germany. The city on the Neckar is visited by millions of tourists every year and is one of the most popular university cities in Germany.

Heidelberg is a university town and therefore offers students and night owls all kinds of nightlife options with numerous bars, clubs, discos and pubs. The center of Heidelberg’s nightlife is in the old town.