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Museum of the Palatinate
The magnificent baroque Palais Morass, built in 1712, houses the art and art history collections of the Museum of the Palatinate. The Museum’s comprehensive holdings in the fields of paintings, graphics, sculpture, artisan craftworks, archaeology, and the history of the city, present a unique picture of the Palatinate of by-gone days and eras. The Roman collection is a special favorite with children.
Do & See
Heidelberg is considered one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. The harmonious ensemble of Castle, Old Town and river in the midst of mountains was an inspiration to the poets and artists of the Romantic period, and has lost none of its fascination today for millions of visitors from all over the world.The symbol of the city, Heidelberg Castle, lies some 70 meters or 230 feet above the Neckar on the hillside of Heidelberg’s local mountain, the Königstuhl (King’s Chair). The ruins of the Castle towering above the town are among the most impressive sights that a trip through Germany can offer the marveling traveller.The city of the oldest university in Germany (founded in 1386, and since 2007 officially a University of Excellence) looks back on more than 800 years of history: from the former residence city of Germany’s Prince Electors up to today’s modern and future-oriented center of knowledge and economic growth.
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtHeidelberg Castle (with the Barrel Cellar and the German Pharmacy Museum)The Castle was erected on a medieval fortress complex high above Heidelberg. For five centuries, the powerful Prince-Electors of the Palatinate region, members of the House of Wittelsbach, resided here. In 1693, during the War of Palatinate Succession, the Castle with its towers was destroyed. The magnificent ruins became the symbol of an entire …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH_Achim MendeThe Old BridgeTogether with its famed Bridge Gate, which was once a part of the city wall, the Old Bridge has always been a symbol of Heidelberg. The statues of Karl-Theodor (who built and gave his name to the current stone bridge) and of Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom and culture, stand enthroned here above …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtMarket Square with the Church of the Holy SpiritOne of the city’s oldest squares, Market Square is framed on the east by the town hall and on the west by the Church of the Holy Spirit. In the center of the square stands the majestic Hercules Fountain, erected between 1706 and 1709 as a reminder of the immense efforts required to rebuild …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtKornmarkt with Madonna statueThe Madonna statue on Kornmarkt was erected in the course of recatholisation efforts under Prince Elector Karl Philipp. Created by Peter von den Branden in 1718, the Corn Market Madonna is considered the most beautiful baroque statue in Heidelberg. On the western side of the Kornmarkt stands the stately Palais Prince Carl – from …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtThe Old UniversityIn the Alte Aula, the hallowed old lecture hall of the Old University building, famous graduate students have defended their doctoral theses and received their degrees for some 300 years. Today the Alte Aula is the ceremonial hall of Heidelberg University. Mural paintings on the ceiling and front wall of the wood-panelled room represent …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtPhilosophenweg (Philosophers’ Walk)Philosophers’ Walk is considered one of the most beautiful walkways in all Europe. The famed pathway that meanders along the sunny side of the Heiligenberg has inspired countless scholars and poets through the centuries, and today offers visitors an unimpaired view of the castle and town, as well as numerous benches on which to …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtWeisse Flotte Heidelberg (White Fleet)Whether you are exploring Heidelberg for the first time, rediscovering your hometown or seeking a mini-vacation, a White Fleet cruise is a relaxing way to see one of Germany´s most beautiful townscapes. There are numerous cruises to choose from.During our tour of 40 minutes up to three hours you get great impression of Heidelberg, …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtSolarboat NeckarsonneThe ship (length: 36,90 m) on the Neckar River is powered by solar energy. The passengers experience the most delightful views of the city while the ship gently gildes by. The views are only enjoyable from the waterside. This is an environment that makes the trip the experience. Additional to the fascinating round view …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtHeidelberger LiebessteinThe "Heidelberger Liebesstein" is an Odenwald sandstone which stands on the north side of the Old Bridge. Couples in love can fix an engraved love lock there to seal their eternal love.The engraved love locks seal the eternal love of couples. According to an old tradition, couples close the lock together and throw the …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtWalking Tour of the Old TownThe oldest part of Heidelberg has far more to offer than the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), the picturesque alleys and the unique view of the world’s best-known ruin. In the Old Town, dreamy squares are linked like beads on a necklace, with people of all ages and from around the world meeting in the …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtCity and Castle Sightseeing TourYou will first receive an unobstructed view of the “Stage Heidelberg”. Let your gaze wander up to take in the Romantic Castle, majestically towering above Karlsplatz (Carl’s Square). This is followed by a comfortable City and Castle Sightseeing Tour with a tourist guide along the River Neckar to a photo stop at the Alte …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Tobias SchwerdtParks and GardensThose who are looking for a place to relax in the fresh air in between will find a nice place in one of the public parks. Here is a selection of "green oases":Castle Gardenwww.schloss-heidelberg.deThe geometrically structured terraces of the Heidelberg Castle Garden "Hortus Palatinus" were once considered the "eighth wonder of the world". The …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Jan BeckeViewpointsThe Königstuhl rises 567.8 meters high next to Heidelberg's old town. Opposite the Heidelberg Castle on the north bank of the Neckar River stands the 440-meter-high Heiligenberg. The two local mountains offer a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding area from numerous vantage points:-Königstuhl-Molkenkur-Heiligenberg-Heidelberger Schloss/ Schlossaltan-Heidelberger Schloss/ Scheffelterrasse-Riesenstein-Kloster Stift …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtHiking and cyclingHIKING TRAILSQuality hiking trail NeckarsteigThe Neckarsteig is a hiking trail certified by the German Hiking Association. It is around 127 km long and 3127 metres high and leads from Heidelberg to Bad Wimpfen, combining nature with the cultural and historical attractions of the region. The hiking trail offers very good continuous marking and is …Read more
Copyright: StadtSafariSegway-Tour "Highly Philosophical"The Segway Tour opens up an entirely new perspective. Glide along the River Neckar to the historical and trendy quarter Neuenheim with a tour guide. From there, you will continue towards the zoo and through the Neuenheimer Feld, with its impressive university and hospital buildings, and up to the Philosophenweg (Philosophers’ Walk). This Heidelberg …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtPedal BoatsDiscover the Neckar for yourself! At the boathouse on the Neckar meadow next to the Theodor Heuss Bridge, pedal boats and motorboats can be hired from April to the end of …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtStudentenkarzer (Student Prison)From 1778 to 1914, the university’s young students were briefly imprisoned here for minor offenses, such as willfully disturbing the peace of the citizenry. Many of the inmates passed the time away by immortalizing themselves on the walls of the prison with drawings, silhouettes, and expressive phrases. Their spirited artwork can be admired today …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtUniversity libraryThe red sandstone facade of the library, adorned with sculpted figures and portraits, proclaims the significance of the building that presides over some 3 million books. Within, the staircase landings display carved busts of famous scholars, and the library’s regularly changing exhibitions invite a closer look. A special attraction is the "Codex Manesse", the …Read more
Copyright: Kurpfälzisches Museum der Stadt HeidelbergMuseum of the PalatinateThe magnificent baroque Palais Morass, built in 1712, houses the art and art history collections of the Museum of the Palatinate. The Museum’s comprehensive holdings in the fields of paintings, graphics, sculpture, artisan craftworks, archaeology, and the history of the city, present a unique picture of the Palatinate of by-gone days and eras. The …Read more
Copyright: Friedrich-Ebert-GedenkstättePresident Friedrich Ebert Foundation MemorialFriedrich Ebert, the first President of the Weimarer Republic, was born in this small apartment in 1871. In the exhibition rooms of the memorial museum and in his house of birth, the life and work of Friedrich Ebert and a vital piece of German history are brought to …Read more
Copyright: Tobias Dittmer│IBA HeidelbergPrinzhorn CollectionThe Prinzhorn Collection is the custodian of a worldwide exceptional body of work done by patients in psychiatric hospitals at the dawn of the 20th century, collated by the art historian and physician of the Heidelberg Psychiatric University hospital, Hans Prinzhorn from 1919 to 1921.The Prinzhorn Collection comprises some 5000 works, the majority in …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtThe Heidelberg ZooA perfect outing for the whole family is Heidelberg’s wonderful zoo. Located in the Neuenheimer Feld area just over the Neckar, with a beautiful collection of trees, a large children’s playground, and a children’s zoo for one-to-one encounters, the Heidelberg Zoo is considered one of the most innovative zoos in Germany today. Founded …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Tobias SchwerdtSwimmingHeidelberg offers several swimming pools, both 2 scenic outdoor pools with large sunbathing areas for the summer months and 3 indoor pools, which are usually open from autumn to spring. The most centrally located indoor pool is in the shopping centre Darmstädter Hof, near …Read more
Copyright: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Foto Tobias SchwerdtUNESCO City of LiteratureLiterature is omnipresent in Heidelberg. Walking through the city, you will find bookshops, second-hand bookshops, publishing houses and libraries on every corner. Hardly a day goes by without a literary event, no summer without the Heidelberg Literature Festival, no year without literary prize winners. A look at the lively author, translator and theatre scene …Read more
