Heidelberg is on the verge of being an obvious recommendation but it makes the list because it’s a great hub for another long-distance hiking trail called the Neckarsteig. So after ...

A historic town perfect for hopeless romantics to loose their hearts strolling the banks of the Neckar and wandering the ruins of the Heidelberg Castle. Take a stroll over the ...

The Heidelberg Castle is a complex with a combination of a variety of styles from different eras, making it a unique structure. The castle was built in 1196, followed by ...

The city of Heidelberg is located in western Germany. Heidelberg Castle was built during the 14th – 17th centuries. The castle is one of the most stunning historic landmarks of Germany. ...

Located in the Neckar river valley, Heidelberg is one Germany’s most popular tourist destinations. During WWII, the city was almost completely spared by allied bombings which destroyed most of Germany’s ...

Ultimately, YES! Heidelberg is one of the most well-preserved German cities, with many historic buildings that are still in use today. The town’s castle, the Heidelberg Castle, has stood for ...

Although Heidelberg is small, there are plenty of amazing things to occupy yourself with during your stay. First and foremost, you have to make time to visit the Heidelberg Castle. ...

The Heidelberg Castle or Schloss Heidelberg is a towering landmark in the city. Reaching the Heidelberg Castle from the Altstadt is a mere distance of 900 meter. Though it’s a ...

While my hometown of Cork is best known for Blarney Castle, most famous for its kissing stone that gives visitors the “gift of the gab” Heidelberg in true German fashion ...

After spending some time in the city, it would also be a great idea to check out some of the amazing things near Kaiserslautern. For instance, 1 hour to the ...

The romantic university town of Heidelberg is one of the most popular Frankfurt day trips, and with good reason. Start your visit in Heidelberg’s Marktplatz, the main square in the ...

The Christmas spirit is in full swing at the Heidelberg Christmas Market. Visitors from around the globe can check out the beautiful open-air ice-skating rink at the foot of the ...

The Castle Road stretches all the way to Prague, and can be explored by driving, biking and even on foot. Some of the best stops include picturesque Bad Wimpfen which ...

If you decide to visit the Heidelberg Castle, which sits majestically over the Old Town, or the surrounding hills and vineyards, you can either hike up there or take the ...

You’ll see images of Perkeo, Heidelberg’s infamous court jester, emblazoned all over the city. It’s said that someone of royal blood took a liking to the little guy (he was ...

The best views of Heidelberg in my opinion are at the end of the bridge facing the Altstadt and the Heidelberg Castle. There is a little platform where I think ...

Heidelberger Schloss is more of a complex that functioned as a city rather than one structure, and its castle grounds is huge although much of it is in ruins nowadays. ...

It’s nestled in a sloping valley and is surrounded by a forest, creating some dramatic scenery, so bring your camera! For the best views, head up to Heidelberg Castle – ...

Heidelberg – Hotel Heidelberg Astoria– ($102 a night): What a jewel! This restored bed and breakfast is set in a traditional villa radiating old-fashioned charm. The rooms (less than ten ...

Schloss Neuschwanstein, located outside Munich, is probably the most famous one, and for good reason, but there are tons of other beautiful castles you can visit, like Hohenzollern Castle and ...

Finally, watching from a nearby forest-covered hill is the town’s most recognizable landmark, Heidelberg Castle. The castle is in ruins but what is left of this grand Renaissance structure is ...

If you’re looking for one more top-rated thing to check out in Heidelberg, you’ll want to head in the opposite direction of the Old Town and the Heidelberg Castle to ...

On our first tour day, we boarded a coach bus to Heidelberg Castle. This coach was our main method of transportation for the entire tour, as it took us from ...

Who wouldn’t love to go on one of these road trips from Frankfurt over the weekend for an amazing view of the old castle from the cable car (funicular). The ...

After starting off with a detour along the Philosophensweg, I picked up the Neckarsteig trailhead alongside the gardens of Heidelberg Castle. If you’re traveling for castles, you won’t want to ...

This is a smaller/lesser-known destination and thankfully doesn’t get too crowded. The city of Heidelberg is a perfect example of great German food and a simple site seeing. Above the ...

A great way to avoid the long walk up to the Heidelberg Castle is to simply take the funicular. This slanted tram takes millions of tourists up to the King’s ...

We started the walk at the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge). Then, we climbed up the hill on a winding path called the Schlangenweg. Justin and I were treated to numerous ...

If you’re looking for a budget family run place that’s scenic and close to everything, then this is the place for you. The rooms are super spacious and the hotel ...

If you have a day here, I would suggest taking a hike to explore the Heidelberg Castle in the morning before walking around the old town in the afternoon to ...

The mountains continue above Heidelberg Castle up to the Koenigsstuhl (King’s Seat). You can reach this area by taking the funicular to the end station beyond the castle. Molkenkur is ...

A bustling grain market in the Middle Ages, the Kornmarkt square was later home to a hospital run by Catholics in the 16th century. The layout of the hospital’s chapel ...

With over twenty thousand objects that stand for the rich history of the medical sciences, the Deutsches Apotheken Museum is wondrous. If you are curious to know of the many ...

The best places to view the fireworks are on the river itself (perhaps aboard a solar-powered boat of Heidelberg’s White Fleet), on the North bank of the Neckar on the ...

Yet another attraction located inside the Heidelberg Castle is the Great Heidelberg Tun, an enormous wine vat built in 1751. As the largest barrel in the world, it has the ...

Heidelberg it self is a picture perfect place, but the Ruins of Heidelberg (Schloss Heidelberg) is the real show stealer. Located in the Heidelberg Castle Gardens, the ruins stand tall ...

In order to get up to the castle, the easiest way is to take the funicular. The funicular whisks you up to the top of the hill to visit Heidelberg ...

What I love about Heidelberg Castle is its architectural variety. While the oldest parts still standing are from the 15th century, most of the castle has the Renaissance baroque styles ...