Heidelberg on the Neckar
The Heidelberg Guide
Your English guide to Heidelberg - so you know when, where and why to visit the Kurpfalz. Discover the city's sights, recurring events and the best local businesses.
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Castle, Old Bridge, Königstuhl, Philosophers' Walk and more.
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Dining, wellness, trades and event services across Heidelberg.
Featured sights
Bahnstadt Heidelberg
Rising heating, rent and running costs have forced many people to rethink how they live. Bahnstadt is two steps ahead: for almost 20 years this district has been known for its innovative construction. But what is the green district of Bahnstadt actually about - and is it really as green as it claims?
Bismarckplatz Heidelberg
Bismarckplatz in Heidelberg is more than just a hub for city traffic. It is the face of the city, a place of pulsating energy and cultural diversity. Situated on Hauptstraße, one of the city's main arteries, Bismarckplatz connects the old town with the Neuenheim district and the Winterhafen.
Church of the Holy Spirit Heidelberg: the church on the market square
With its red sandstone, the Church of the Holy Spirit dominates the market square of Heidelberg's Old Town. A late Gothic hall church, former burial site of the Palatine electors, once home to the famous Bibliotheca Palatina and today one of the most visited churches in southern Germany.
Hauptstraße Heidelberg
One of Europe's longest pedestrian zones – Heidelberg's Hauptstraße runs 1.8 km through the Old Town, lined with historic buildings, boutiques, cafés and landmarks from the Church of the Holy Spirit to the Hotel zum Ritter.
Heidelberg Bergbahn
The Heidelberg Bergbahn is one of the most modern funicular railroads in Germany. By using both mountain railroads, there is a relaxed ascent to the Königstuhl with a unique view of the Neckar valley.
Heidelberg Bergfriedhof (Mountain Cemetery)
The Bergfriedhof in Heidelberg is more than a cemetery - it is a historic park and the city's largest open-air history book. More than 13,000 figures from science, politics and culture have found their final resting place here, among them Friedrich Ebert, Robert Bunsen, Max Weber and Carl Bosch.