Travel guide: Five things you should do in Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg is a city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, located on the Neckar River.
It is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany and popular among tourists for its romantic cityscape and Baroque-style buildings.
The city features a lovely old-town landscape (Altstadt in German) and beautiful nature, making it a great setting for your holiday.
Travel News Blitz’s Moe Ikeda shares five places you should visit in Heidelberg.
1: Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberger Schloss)
Heidelberg Castle is a ruin and the landmark of Heidelberg.
It is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the sunshine in a garden.
It was first mentioned in 1225 and has been synonymous with Romanticism since the early 19th century.
The landmark is not only the castle, as you can also visit lovely gardens, the showcase of hidden treasures, and the German Apothecary Museum on the same premises.
Thus, there’s a lot to do and you can spend a whole day there!
2: Karl Theodor Bridge
This is known as the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), an arch bridge across the Neckar River.
It is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Heidelberg.
This was built in 1788 by the Prince Elector Charles Theodore, whose sculpture can be seen on this bridge.
Walking along it, you can take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the historical town, the white bridge towers used for watchtowering, and Heidelberg Castle.
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3: Studentenkarzer
A Karzer, which is a unique thing in Germany, is a lock-up or detention room designed to punish students in German universities.
Heidelberg University's Studentenkarzer is no longer in use, but it is permanently preserved and opened to the public.
You can see it in the condition it was used until the end of the 19th century, featuring iron frame beds, tables, chairs, and writings on the walls by former students.
It became popular when the American writer Mark Twain travelled in Europe in 1878 and wrote about it in detail.
After the 1880s, it has been highly valued as a unique place.
4: Heidelberg Mountain Railways (Heidelberger Bergbahnen)
Heidelberg Mountain Railways is a great way to explore the mountain and experience riding the funicular.
You can enjoy the landscape of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley from the window of the train and at each station.
The lower railway (Kornmarkt – Schloss – Molkenkur Station) is one of Germany’s most modern funicular railways.
The higher one (Molkenkur–Königstuhl) is the oldest electric funicular railway, which arrives at the town’s highest point at more than 550 metres.
When you get off the railway at Königstuh station, you can enjoy walking in nature and have a meal with great scenery.
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5: Weisser Bock Hotel & Restaurant
Although Weisser Bock Heidelberg is not a tourist spot, it is worth visiting to have dinner.
This hotel is located in the centre of the old town, where you can access many destinations.
Michelin Guide details how “pretty details such as wood panelling and historical photos contribute to the cosy atmosphere in this traditional establishment."
The restaurant serves dishes made from regional ingredients.
My recommendation is the course meal of white asparagus in spring when white asparagus is in season (mid-April to mid-June).
An underrated German destination
Heidelberg is a great destination in Germany if you would like to visit the town with a long history.
The central part of this city is not too big to explore by walking.
This city is charming and full of highlights and I hope this sparked some interest in you
If you visit there once, you will definitely miss it and want to visit again.
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