About
Heidelberg — a romantic university town on the Neckar River, famous for its ruined hilltop castle, cobblestone Altstadt, and centuries-old academic tradition.
Must-See Attractions
Heidelberg Castle
A dramatic Renaissance ruin overlooking the Altstadt and Neckar Valley, home to the Great Vat, one of the world's largest wine barrels.
Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Brücke)
An 18th-century stone bridge over the Neckar, framed by the Bridge Gate towers and classic postcard views of the castle above.
Philosophers' Walk (Philosophenweg)
A scenic hillside path across the river once favored by university scholars, offering the best panoramic views of the Altstadt and castle.
Heidelberg University & Student Prison
Germany's oldest university (founded 1386), whose quirky former student jail (Studentenkarzer) is covered in generations of graffiti.