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Sights in Heidelberg
17 of Heidelberg's sights - from the castle and the Old Bridge to the Königstuhl and beyond. Tap a card for the full story, directions and tips for your visit.
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.
Königstuhl Heidelberg
The Königstuhl (King's Chair) is a mountain in the city of Heidelberg. It is located on the eastern edge of the old town and is the highest point of the city with a height of 570 meters. Although this only makes it the 21st highest mountain in Baden-Württemberg, it is still the highest mountain in the small Odenwald region and offers an impressive view.
Neckarwiese Heidelberg
Humboldt once said "Nature must be felt", because it was not only him who was so fond of the green. The Neckarwiese is one of the most visited and important places in all of Heidelberg, both ecologically and culturally. But why is that?
Old Bridge Heidelberg
At the place where the Karl-Theodor-Bridge has been located for many years now, there were already eight previous bridges. The bridges that stood before it on the spot were made of wood and were destroyed again and again by wars or ice aisles on the Neckar. Therefore, the Elector Karl Theodor ordered the construction of the stone bridge, which stretched from 1786 to 1788. At that time, the bridge was the most expensive building in the Electoral Palatinate after the Mannheim Castle and demanded a special tax from the citizens to make the construction possible.
St Michaelskloster Heidelberg
St Michael's Monastery in Heidelberg is a beautiful and historic monastery ruin that is definitely worth a visit. Just like the Thingstätte, the monastery of St Michael is located on the Heiligenberg, the second largest mountain in Heidelberg. The monastery was originally founded in the 14th century by the Order of St Michael and has a rich history that spans centuries.
St. Peter's Church Heidelberg
The St. Peter's Church is the oldest church of Heidelberg and the former version of this building was first documented in 1196. It was a Romanesque church in the middle of a small villlage. The city of Heidelberg was founded in the beginning of the 13th century by a dynasty called the Wittelsbacher. The church was located outside the city walls for a long time. The environs of St. Peter's Church were used as a cemetery until the opening of the mountain cemetary in 1844. Even today you can find graves and monuments of the past centuries if you take a walk around the building
Sternwarte Heidelberg
Blood moon: If the sun, the moon and the earth are in one line, then there is a blood moon to see. Thereby the moon must be in front of the earth. Afterwards the sun comes. For example, on 16.05.2022 there was the special possibility to see a blood moon. This began at 03:32 o'clock and ended at 06:52 o'clock. While the partial eclipse could be seen until 08:52.
The Heidelberg Castle
The development of the castle complex into a medieval ancestral seat certainly began with the award of the electoral dignity to Rudolf II in 1329. (1306 - 1353), the first Palatine elector. Already Ruprecht I. (1309 - 1390), who also founded the University of Heidelberg, ordered various enlargements of the residential buildings and a considerable strengthening of the fortifications.
Thingstätte Heidelberg
The Thingstätte is a unique and historically significant open-air theater in Heidelberg. The theater was built in the 1930s, during the Nazi era, and was intended to be a place where the NSDAP could hold political rallies and other events in favor of National Socialism. Despite its controversial past associated with Nazi propaganda efforts during World War II, the Thingstätte remains an important and fascinating part of German history and is now a popular tourist destination.
Universitätsplatz Heidelberg: history & things to see
Universitätsplatz in the centre of Heidelberg is a historic meeting point with a rich past, from Martin Luther's disputation to the Nazi era, surrounded by university buildings, restaurants and the lively pedestrian zone.
University Library Heidelberg
The library achieved great fame in the 16th century, when Elector Ottheinrich brought together various book collections to form the Bibliotheca Palatina. Through further purchases, donations and inheritances, the library grew to become “the most important book treasure of scholarly Germany”. However, the end of the collection was approaching in the Thirty Years War. In 1622 the Catholic League under General Tilly conquered the city of Heidelberg. As a result, almost the entire book collection was confiscated and transported to
Untere Straße Heidelberg
Located in the heart of Heidelberg's Old Town, Untere Straße (Lower Street) is a must-see for any traveler visiting the area. This old, cobbled street (colloquially known simply as "Untere") is lined with small stores, delicious restaurants and cafes. However, Untere Straße is best known for its pubs. Parallel to the Hauptstraße runs the pub mile with one bar in front of the other. There is something for everyone here, whether it's cocktails, wines or home-brewed and local beers. For centuries, Heidelbergers meet with their friends in this street at the end of work or on th