Just wandering around the Old Town can take an entire day as you explore the shops, cafes, and churches as well as soaking in the feel of the area. Be prepared for lots and lots of other people doing… Full review by theresel833
Sep 20, 2024
This and the castle and the river are the only reasons to visit Heidelberg and none of them disappoint. Lots of great old buildings very well preserved. Beautiful setting, too. Full review by Jeffrey P
Sep 7, 2024
It was great to explore the old city streets lined with food and beverage options and small shops of all kinds. We also found some stumbling stones which were thought provoking and served as a power… Full review by Melissa E
Yes, but take into account that it's Sunday and you might face a queue after 11 a.m. On the other hand if you want to take advantage of the surroundings you can walk to the castle …
Yes, but take into account that it's Sunday and you might face a queue after 11 a.m. On the other hand if you want to take advantage of the surroundings you can walk to the castle from downtown area is not so far. But this depends on how much you like walking!
I'm not 100% sure but you are likely to find attractions such as Heidelberg Castle open (at least limited hours) on Easter Monday. We were there on Dec 26th and while it is a …
I'm not 100% sure but you are likely to find attractions such as Heidelberg Castle open (at least limited hours) on Easter Monday. We were there on Dec 26th and while it is a public holiday in Germany (St. Stephens Day) and most of the businesses were closed, some restaurants were open in the old town and a few tourist shops. To expand further it is generally not permitted to sell commercial goods on Sundays and public holidays. As I mentioned, we were able to tour Heidelberg Castle on a public holiday so if that is one of the attractions you want to visit on Easter Monday, I would just double-check their website. The same for any other attraction you might be interested in visiting while you are in this lovely old city. Good luck and enjoy your trip!
We were there in mid-May and many of the shops were closed. Not sure if that was because it was not tourist season. Many of the shopping areas in Germany close down on Saturday …
We were there in mid-May and many of the shops were closed. Not sure if that was because it was not tourist season. Many of the shopping areas in Germany close down on Saturday afternoons and on Sunday year round. You should probably contact the tourist information office for more specific information.
HI again, what is the best way to travel from Dusseldorf to Heidelberg? I'm assuming the train but not sure what train. Thanks for your help!
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deed the train is ideal, if you do not have a car. It is a smooth ride. trains go on the average every hour, but you will have to check the DB schedule. They have fast as well as slower …
deed the train is ideal, if you do not have a car. It is a smooth ride. trains go on the average every hour, but you will have to check the DB schedule. They have fast as well as slower trains, depending on the number of stops. there also are first and second class cabins. enjoy.
HI! We will be in Heidelberg June 3-5 (traveling from Dusseldorf) and are trying to find accommodations in Old Town (Altstadt). Any suggestions? Maybe an apartment or studio for the weekend?
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I only recommend hotels that I have stayed in and rate 5* or 4*. In Heidelberg I recently stayed at Hotel zum Ritter St Georg in the Aldstadt. It's on the Haupstrate and looks down …
I only recommend hotels that I have stayed in and rate 5* or 4*. In Heidelberg I recently stayed at Hotel zum Ritter St Georg in the Aldstadt. It's on the Haupstrate and looks down towards the old bridge. Originally a merchant's house, it has been a hotel for 250+ years. The interior has had a complete makeover so the rooms are tasteful and comfortable. You might assume that the bustle in the street will be one awake at night but that's not the case - the Aldstadt is very quiet after 10.00 pm, apart from the tolling of the clocks, which is quaint. What you will get from staying here for a couple of nights is a beautiful sense of history, and you'll remember that for a long time, believe me. You can find my recent review of Hotel zum Ritter St Georg on tripadvisor
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