Heidelberg

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Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful and most visited cities in Germany. The picturesque ensemble of the Castle, the old Town, and the river Neckar surrounded by hills inspired the poets and artists of romanticism and fascinates millions of visitors from all over the world today.

View of the "old Town" with Heidelberg Castle

Traveling in Heidelberg

Visitors from abroad consistently choosing Heidelberg Castle as their favorite destination in Germany. But not only because of its world-renowned beauty and scenic location, that makes Heidelberg the amazing city that it is. There is much more to this city.

Heidelberg Castle and the extensive castle gardens are a magnet for visitors and the city’s top attraction. But if you walk up one of the many paths like the “Philisophenweg” (Philosopher’s Path), you will have a breathtaking view of the City, the Castle, the river and the surrounding hills.




Back in the city, you will find a huge variety of historical buildings, unusual museums, impressive memorials and fountains, all of which have fascinating tales to tell. Enter the old Town and you will find yourself embarking on a journey back through history.


Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)



Heidelberg is also a great place to be active. There are many parks located throughout the city, numerous cycling and hiking paths, giving anyone who wishes to enjoy the outdoors plenty of opportunities.

Heidelberg Attractions

Heidelberg Schloss (Castle)
Philosophenweg
Altstadt
Neckar Park
Heidelberg Zoo
Märchen Paradies
Königstuhl


 Living in Heidelberg

The citizens of Heidelberg appreciate not only the world-famous beauty and scenic location of the Neckarstadt (Neckar City) in the middle of Rhine-Neckar region, but what they value most is the quality of life that the City offers.

Heidelberg is a city of science and culture. A cosmopolitan, friendly, people-oriented and vibrant university city, particularly attractive to families, students, business people and academics and researchers. People here genuinely feel at home. In the recent surveys, no fewer than 98 percent of all Heidelberg citizens said, they loved living in the city.


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