With historic treasures like the medieval Old Bridge, the Heidelberg Castle, the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Knight St. George House, it is no wonder that Heidelberg’s Old Town is its main attraction. The city center’s main street, Haupstrasse, is packed with pubs, restaurants, open-air cafes, museums, art galleries, shops and markets selling the likes of beer steins, cuckoo clocks and German sausages.
Not far from the Old Town is Thingstatte, an outdoor amphitheater, originally constructed by the Nazi regime to promote propaganda events. Today, this intriguing site is the scene of concerts, celebrations and other special events.
Home to Germany’s oldest university, Heidelberg’s long academic history can be retraced along the Philosopher’s Walk, a scenic footpath often walked by many earlier philosophers and professors. Likewise, the city’s arts and history can be experienced in its many theaters, galleries and museums that include the Carl Bosch Museum, Palatinate Museum and Bonsai Museum.
With more than 300 pubs, dance halls and nightclubs, Heidelberg offers a variety of nightlife venues to suit all ages and preferences. What’s more, the city hosts several lively annual festivals and cultural events such as the Ball of the Vampires, Carnival, Classic Music Festival, International Easter Egg Market and Christmas Market.
Heidelberg can be reached by plane, fast trains and the autobahn while getting around inside the city is best by trams, buses and cycling.
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