Heidelberg Vacation & Tourism Guide

This beautiful 18th-century bridge connects the ... more

 Real Travelers who've been to Philosophenweg

mroc2103 in Thank God, the sun does exist! said

…-family: Times New Roman;">I wandered over the bridge and headed for the winding path that goes up the hill to the Philosophenweg… continue reading »

... Heidelberg would be complete without a visit to the castle. Dominating the city from the brow of the hill, the castle offers breathtaking views over the old town and the River Rhine. It may be worth timing your visit to coi... more

... goes that you if haven't sat on the banks of the River Neckar, you haven't seen Heidelberg. The Neckarwiese, or Neckar Park, is a ribbon of green which stretches along the river for several kilometers. Popular with joggers... more

... the North banks of the river Neckar you can see the silhouette of the Heiligenberg, which at 440m is not all that high. The Philosophenweg (philosopher's road) that lies at its foot offers many good viewpoints on Heidelberg... more

... by the Abbey Lorsch in 870 and was originally a small church. After 1029, the Romanesque cloister construction was built, but the cloister was abandoned around 1500. Today you will see only the respectably high foundation w... more

Appealing old-style Hotel located in the city center within walking distance to the old part of the town. more

... from the Artillery Garden, the bulwark was built in 1533 under Ludwig V. (1508-1544) and still shows impressing evidence of its time: the inner diameter is 14 meters, it is 40 meters above the valley, and the walls are 7 me... more

... was established in the late 18th Century and was in use until 1914. For the students it was more an amusement than any real punishment for their crimes (burglaries, scuffles and forbidden students' duels). The paintings, au... more

 Real Travelers who've been to Hauptstraße

sschott27 in The First Week said

… friends and I ate at the Journal Café on the Hauptstrasse (the main street in old town Heidelberg) and I drank my first German beer… continue reading »

... glorious old inn right out of the German Renaissance, the Zum Ritter is a well-preserved rarity, although it's inferior to the Hirschgasse (above) in comfort and antique charm. Built in 1592 by Frenchman Charles Bèli... more

... hotel with superb facilities and amenities provides excellent value. When you're ready to book a room at Goldener Hecht Heidelberg Hotel, please enter your travel dates ... more

 Brauhaus Vetter serves up heavy German food with its own beer productions in a traditional atmosphere (complete with massive beer brewing kettles). The menu is dominated by meat and fried potato concoctions, so vegetarians or... more

A restaurant with bite: Simple furnishings with a visual focus on colourful crocodiles that are hanging ... more

Extremely popular with university students, Zum Schwarzen Walfisch, a charming old bistro has a fine selection of dishes for lunch and dinner, although it is best known for its breakfasts, which are alleged to be the best in He... more

Cafe Extrablatt is one of the most popular cafes in Heidelberg. It serves delicious croissants and amazing cocktails. Locals and tourists throng to the place for breakfast and a drink, and to laze around in their cozy courtyard... more

 Kurfurstenstube, an intimate restaurant is part of the Hotel Europa and enjoys a great central location in Heidelberg. In the family for more than 135 years, the establishment offers gourmet regional and European cuisine. The... more

The size of this take-out restaurant does not match the size of its menu: the former is tiny, the latter huge. There is a good selection of appetizers, soups and salads. Guests can choose from over 40 main dishes, and top their... more

This relatively large restaurant, with its elegantly dressed waitstaff, can be trusted for authentic Italian. The atmosphere inside is pleasant, with pleasing table setting and an interesting ironwork decoration. The real place... more