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A half-ruined Renaissance castle, Baroque old town, and historical churches await in this riverside town.

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7 sightseeing hot spots in Heidelberg

Visit beautiful Heidelberg for romance on the rolling Neckar river. This lush green city is home to so many sightseeing opportunities and we'll show you our favorites, whether you like tours, attractions or just taking in the atmosphere.

  • 1. Heidelberg Cathedral

    This sight is truly not to be missed - offering panoramic views from its position 300 meters above the city, the brave can hike up, or take the funicular railway for a lazy ride.

  • Church of the Holy Spirit

    2. Church of the Holy Spirit

    In the heart of the market square, this is the city's most famous church, and an interesting place to duck into when you're done shopping. Free to enter, donations welcome.

  • Heiligenberg

    3. Heiligenberg

    Get lungfuls of clean air on this Holy Mountain – an ideal day's excursion for ramblers and nature lovers. The Philosopher's Walk is a popular route. Check weather predictions.

  • Kurpfälzisches Museum

    4. Kurpfälzisches Museum

    This is the place to learn more about Heidelberg through centuries of art and culture. The museum is closed on Mondays, and open 10:00AM to 6:00PM every other day.

  • 5. Botanischer Garten der Universität Heidelberg

    A calming oasis in the middle of the famed university complex, the botanical gardens are dedicated to preserving wildlife and educating future generations. Small but pretty.

  • Castle Road

    6. Castle Road

    This famed route, Burgenstraße in German, takes you on a roadtrip through history, passing from Mannheim to Switzerland. Plan well and leave plenty or time to explore each city.

  • 7. Old Town

    Plenty to see, do, buy and eat in this historic Old Town. It's the place to catch the funicular to the castle, or just while away a few hours eating ice cream and people watching.

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Planning Your Visit

  • Get away from the crowd

    For a relaxing experience locals enjoy, try a spa/schwimmbad in Heidelberg. Pools, saunas and steamrooms will soak your worries away, although foreigners should check websites to find out exactly how 'German' the experience will be. Some won't allow swimwear.

  • Eat like a king

    For a quick taste of Germany try a currywurst – the nation's best fast food – especially after a few good beers. Ask for "ohne darm" (without skin) for an authentic experience, and soak up your sauce "mit pommes" (with fries).

Good to know

  • Language
    German
  • Currency
    Euro (€)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+01:00)
  • Country Code
    +49
  • Best time to visit
    From May to October the temperatures are warm, the city is in bloom, and there are plenty of outdoor festivals on offer.

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What people are saying about Heidelberg

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4.6 / 5

based on 1,411 reviews

Our guide was Olga and she was phenomenal! She was incredibly knowledgeable and full of energy. She has a wonderful personality and her Enthusiasm really showed through. If she may have given this to her a 100 times or a 1000 times but she was incredibly enthusiastic and really made it a nice personal experience. Ours was an English tour but I understand that Olga It is also fluent in German and Russian and may be other languages. At the end of the tour we really hated to see her go. I wish we had not run out of things to learn about :)

Heidelberg: Private 3-Hour Tour with Castle Visit Reviewed by Gary, 7/5/2021

Picking up from the hotel would have been pointless at a distance of 5 km. We then arranged a meeting point with the guide in town.

Heidelberg: City of Romance 2-Hour Walking Tour Reviewed by Doris, 10/10/2020

Kevin was an engaging, professional guide who provided a wonderful tour around Heidelberg.

Segway Tour Heidelberg - Highly Philosophical! Reviewed by Brad, 9/12/2021

90 Minutes of incredibly rich and insightful information. So good!

1.5-Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Heidelberg Reviewed by Eric, 8/6/2021

Guide ant cities was excellent!! I recommend thoa tour!

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