A shimmering city with a fascinating past and present. The beauty of Heidelberg strongly determines by the nature in which it is embedded. The panorama of mountains, the idyllic location at the Neckar coming from the Odenwald and the picturesque houses and narrow streets lead to an harmonious line, which impresses the visitors immediately. For tourits the city and its environs offer a wealth of attractions, especially the traditional goals such as the castle and the old bridge or the Hotel Zum Ritter. Who is looking for more action and able to walk good, you can stroll on 1.6 km across the city, because just as long is this is the main street, the longest pedestrian zone in Europe. Here is life, on Saturdays you can often not go through, and you do well to look to the side streets with their small shops and pubs.

Koenigstuhl/Bergbahn
A ride with one of the oldest funiculars of Germany, the Heidelberger Bergbahn, is in every season an adventure cause the entire route up to Koenigstuhl (568 m) offers you beautiful views of the city (Bottom station on grain market).

Universitaetsbibliothek
Gables, and towers crowning characterize the facade of the library building. The Heidelberg University Library is one of the most famous libraries in the world, with over 2.5 million books. In the Scriptorium is the production of parchment, inks and colors in the Middle Ages documented. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. entrance free. Ploeck 107 bis 109 Linie 12, 41, 42 Universitaetsplatz

Hauptstrasse
Since 1978 Heidelberg is proud, with its 1.6 km longest pedestrian zone in Europe. It extends from Bismarckplatz to the City Hall. The shopping area awaits with department stores and pretzel stands, the Kurpfaelzische Museum and the Heiligengeistkirche, baroque and renaissance facades, beautiful boutiques and cafes. Linie 1, 2, 3 Bismarckplatz oder 12, 41, 42 Universitaetsplatz

Alte Bruecke
The ensemble of Bridge and associated gate, was at all times, a favorite subject for painters and photographers. The double tower Bridge Gate has its basic form since the late Middle Age. The towers formerly served as a prison and as a residence of the bridge guard. Linie 35 Alte Bruecke

Schloss
More beautiful than in the day is the Castle and its garden in the evening. For all with good foot, there is at the tourist information at train station a free map, which explains walkways to the castle. Schlosshof daily 8am-5.30pm, entrance 3 Euro Bergbahn Station Schloss

Marktplatz
Because of the City Hall, the Holy Spirit Church, the facade of the Knight (Hauptstr. 178) and the Old Court Pharmacy (Hauptstr. 190), the square is very beautiful. you can sit in a coffee next to the Hercules fountain and hear a little of the history of the "knight". Its name is St. George, is a replica of the original from 1870 which crashed and stands on top pediments of the hotel facade. With the Old Court Pharmacy is another architectural highlight almost next door - but from the time of the baroque. Town Hall and Church of the Holy Spirit appear in the marketplace late sunshine in a very beautiful light. Their red sandstone is the characteristic of large buildings in Heidelberg. Line 35 Alte Bruecke, Line 11, 33 Rathaus/Bergbahn

where to stay
Hip-Hotel
Everything is possible in hip-hotel, probably the most unusual and original hotel in the city in which every room takes you into a world famous city. Each individual is determined ambience of antiques and props, gathered from all over the world. A real experience for every Globetrotter. 15 rooms Hauptstr. 115 Line 12, 41, 42 Universitaetsplatz
Romantik-Hotel Zum Ritter St. Georg
In the oldest and most beautiful historic building of the city expects the guests behind the magnificent Renaissance facade the charm of nostalgia. The hotel offers romantic rooms in the old and modern rooms in the new part of the house. If you want to have a triple room ask for room No. 304 - the panoramic view over the city is wonderful. 40 rooms Hauptstr. 178 Line 11, 33 Rathaus/Bergbahn
Zur Alten Bruecke
Hard to say what the best in this new and old house - the rooms, the restaurant or the view to the a few meters away standing Old Bridge. Superior standard rooms and suites. 12 rooms, 4 Suiten Obere Neckarstr. 2 Line 35 Alte Bruecke
Goldener Hecht
You must ask for a room overlooking the Neckar River and the Old Bridge. There is no parking available. 13 rooms Steingasse 2 Line 35 Alte Bruecke

food
Pop
A relic of the 1960s and 1970s, when the lower road was still not as well looking and furnishing solutions showed. Italian kitchen is prepared without frills. The pop-art interior is a historical monument. daily. Untere Str. 17 Line 35 Alte Bruecke
Schlossweinstuben
The view from the window shows the sumptuous renaissance facade of the castle, the look on the plate variations of a refined regional kitchen. Wed. closed, Schlossinnenhof Bergbahn Station Schloss
Alt Hendese
Under the porch of ancient wine tendrils students enjoy in the most beautiful beer garden in the district a large selection of good meat dishes. daily. Muehltalstr. 4 Line 3, 4 OEG-Bahnhof

shopping
Heidelberger Zuckerladen
In grandma's old glasses, there is simply everything sweet - from lollipops over nougat and marzipan from block to deceptively real-looking sushi creations made of chocolate, fruit gums, and so many delicious secrets. Mon-Sat from 12 clock Ploeck 52 Line 12, 41, 42 Peterskirche
Weinhaus Fehser
Old and therefore a real piece of Heidelberg is this outward rather inconspicuous house wine, but a has wide selection of international wines too. Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 26 Line 12, 41, 42 Friedrich-Ebert-Platz

Plane
A Lufthansa-Airprot-Bus is driving daily between 8 -23 clock each hour from Frankfurt Airport (Arrival B, Exit at the Meetingpoint) and from Heidelberg between 6 and 20 clock from the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kurfürstenanlage 1 (19 Euro and 35 Euro).

Train
The central station with S-Bahn, Regionalbahn-, Interregio- and Intercity connection is situated in the west of the city. Taxis and touristinformation at the main entrance east. Trams to the centre at the main entrance north. A single ticket for bus and tram costs 2 Euro. With the ticket24 for 5 Euro you can use all public transport for 24 hours.

Buses Many bus lines go to the Bismarckplatz or have a stop there. The main lines: 12, 41, 42 (Universitaetsplatz), 35 (Alte Bruecke), 11, 33 (Bergbahn/Rathaus).

S-Bahn
The new S-Bahn runs from Kinross in the Odenwald to Kaiserslautern in the Pfalz. In Heidelberg city it stops at the main station and at the Karlstorbahnhof.