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This is our neighbourhood - one of the most central and definitely with the easiest access! Transports: Railway station: 8 min on foot Flixbus stop: 3 min on foot Tram 26: 1 min on foot (direction for city center: Bismarkplatz; direction for the apartment: Kircheim) Tram 5: 2 min on foot (direction for city center: Weinheim-Mannheim, direction for the apartment: Mannheim-Weinheim) Other connections can be reached at Betriebshof stop: 7 min on foot (Tram 24 & 21 for Neuenheimer Feld, Bus 31, 32 for Neuenheimer Feld) Restaurants I recommend: BAY JOK (thai) 7ITK (vegan sushi) Cafés I recommend: Leitstelle Café Bar Boulevard Mildner's Shops: Heil’s Feinschmecker-Läd (fine gourmet shop) Ebike rental: joyrides Fahrradverleih E-Bike und Tandem Rent
Bergheim
This is our neighbourhood - one of the most central and definitely with the easiest access! Transports: Railway station: 8 min on foot Flixbus stop: 3 min on foot Tram 26: 1 min on foot (direction for city center: Bismarkplatz; direction for the apartment: Kircheim) Tram 5: 2 min on foot (direction for city center: Weinheim-Mannheim, direction for the apartment: Mannheim-Weinheim) Other connections can be reached at Betriebshof stop: 7 min on foot (Tram 24 & 21 for Neuenheimer Feld, Bus 31, 32 for Neuenheimer Feld) Restaurants I recommend: BAY JOK (thai) 7ITK (vegan sushi) Cafés I recommend: Leitstelle Café Bar Boulevard Mildner's Shops: Heil’s Feinschmecker-Läd (fine gourmet shop) Ebike rental: joyrides Fahrradverleih E-Bike und Tandem Rent
Wander around the Neuenheim area and enjoy the views of Art Nouveau villas. Additionally, this area is known for Neckarwiese where many locals gather (see ‘Neckarwiese’ in ‘Parks’). Other very small park which is nice and calm is Werderplatz, good stop for the break. Philosophenweg (Philosopher’s way) starts from this area too. Here you’ll also find the market on Saturday morning. Shops & cafés that I recommend: Butcher: Metzgerei Blatt Italian product shop: Prodotti Italiani Spanish product shop: José Cafés: Café Moro and Chocami Bakeries: Der Mahlzahn Vollkornbäckerei and La Flamm ATM: Heidelberger Volksbank, Zweigstelle Neuenheim Brückenstraße
Neuenheim
Wander around the Neuenheim area and enjoy the views of Art Nouveau villas. Additionally, this area is known for Neckarwiese where many locals gather (see ‘Neckarwiese’ in ‘Parks’). Other very small park which is nice and calm is Werderplatz, good stop for the break. Philosophenweg (Philosopher’s way) starts from this area too. Here you’ll also find the market on Saturday morning. Shops & cafés that I recommend: Butcher: Metzgerei Blatt Italian product shop: Prodotti Italiani Spanish product shop: José Cafés: Café Moro and Chocami Bakeries: Der Mahlzahn Vollkornbäckerei and La Flamm ATM: Heidelberger Volksbank, Zweigstelle Neuenheim Brückenstraße
This is working and studying neighbourhood that consists of a massive technological park, start-ups and university buildings. If you’re coming for work/studying you’re likely to end up there. Things to do in this vast area: - Cross the small pedestrian bridge Wehrsteg Wieblingen and walk along the Neckar; - Visit a zoo; - Get an Italian espresso at Bellini (just for coffee!); - If you’re into the bubble tea, JIUMEI China Restaurant does a decent one; - If you have a Heidelberg University student or employee card, Café Botanik is the local uni cafeteria; - Get a plant from Botanical garden (see ‘City tips’); - Buy fresh local vegetables from Gemüsestand at the north of the Neuenheimer Feld (only available during warmer months) ATM: Sparkasse Heidelberg - Filiale at Mathematikon
Neuenheimer Feld
This is working and studying neighbourhood that consists of a massive technological park, start-ups and university buildings. If you’re coming for work/studying you’re likely to end up there. Things to do in this vast area: - Cross the small pedestrian bridge Wehrsteg Wieblingen and walk along the Neckar; - Visit a zoo; - Get an Italian espresso at Bellini (just for coffee!); - If you’re into the bubble tea, JIUMEI China Restaurant does a decent one; - If you have a Heidelberg University student or employee card, Café Botanik is the local uni cafeteria; - Get a plant from Botanical garden (see ‘City tips’); - Buy fresh local vegetables from Gemüsestand at the north of the Neuenheimer Feld (only available during warmer months) ATM: Sparkasse Heidelberg - Filiale at Mathematikon
Weststadt is one of the fancier neighbourhoods in Heidelberg. Art nouveau villas are also present here and you can stroll around through this calm residential area and admire the architecture. Christuskirche is a central point of the area. Cafés that I recommend: Café Bar Goodfellas Coffee nerd Restaurants that I recommend: Meik’s brunch and bar (for brunch/breakfast, see ‘City tips’) La Taperia Ole-Ole (Spanish) Sushi Bar SameSame Weststadt (bargain sushi, don’t expect highest class Japanese quality) Asmara Ethiopian-Eritrean Restaurant Casa Mia (Italian) Shops: Heidelberg Gin Tasting (local gin manufacturer and shop
Weststadt
Weststadt is one of the fancier neighbourhoods in Heidelberg. Art nouveau villas are also present here and you can stroll around through this calm residential area and admire the architecture. Christuskirche is a central point of the area. Cafés that I recommend: Café Bar Goodfellas Coffee nerd Restaurants that I recommend: Meik’s brunch and bar (for brunch/breakfast, see ‘City tips’) La Taperia Ole-Ole (Spanish) Sushi Bar SameSame Weststadt (bargain sushi, don’t expect highest class Japanese quality) Asmara Ethiopian-Eritrean Restaurant Casa Mia (Italian) Shops: Heidelberg Gin Tasting (local gin manufacturer and shop

Sightseeing

A touristic but still nice promenade where philosophers, like Goethe, were walking while sightseeing in Heidelberg. Requires minimal level of physical activity where you need to climb a small hill.
113 locals recommend
Philosophenweg
Philosophenweg
113 locals recommend
A touristic but still nice promenade where philosophers, like Goethe, were walking while sightseeing in Heidelberg. Requires minimal level of physical activity where you need to climb a small hill.
One of the most beautiful buildings in Heidelberg city centre now hosting the university library.
10 locals recommend
Heidelberg University Library
107-109 Plöck
10 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful buildings in Heidelberg city centre now hosting the university library.
If you want to escape the Hauptstraße (main city centre street), take a less busy parallel street on the right which is still scenic. Watch out for cyclists.
Plöck
Plöck
If you want to escape the Hauptstraße (main city centre street), take a less busy parallel street on the right which is still scenic. Watch out for cyclists.
A massive amphitheater built during nazi period, a listed cultural object with an impressive architecture. The place has a strong energy and is now a place for stopping for rest during hikes.
Heiligenberganlage - Thingstätte
1 Auf dem Heiligenberg
A massive amphitheater built during nazi period, a listed cultural object with an impressive architecture. The place has a strong energy and is now a place for stopping for rest during hikes.

Park

The spot for picnics, meet-ups, sun-bathing, beach volleyball, running, promenading, etc.
71 locals recommend
Neckar Meadow
17 Uferstraße
71 locals recommend
The spot for picnics, meet-ups, sun-bathing, beach volleyball, running, promenading, etc.
I recommend going to the castle garden to: - see the panorama of the city - relax, read a book, walk around (backside of the garden is perfect for that) - see a sunset (!)
6 locals recommend
Heidelberg Castle Garden
18 Schloß-Wolfsbrunnenweg
6 locals recommend
I recommend going to the castle garden to: - see the panorama of the city - relax, read a book, walk around (backside of the garden is perfect for that) - see a sunset (!)
Not the first thing you’ll think about but many locals have been at least once. This is a small zoo, featuring flamingoes, a couple of bears and other exotic animals for someone who likes zoos. Busy on weekends.
55 locals recommend
Zoo Heidelberg
3 Tiergartenstraße
55 locals recommend
Not the first thing you’ll think about but many locals have been at least once. This is a small zoo, featuring flamingoes, a couple of bears and other exotic animals for someone who likes zoos. Busy on weekends.

Leisure

In summer, the outdoor swimming pool is a must! Bring your swimsuit and a towel, there’s plenty of space to lay down and enjoy the sun. No official obligation for the swimming cap.
13 locals recommend
Thermalbad Heidelberg
4 Vangerowstraße
13 locals recommend
In summer, the outdoor swimming pool is a must! Bring your swimsuit and a towel, there’s plenty of space to lay down and enjoy the sun. No official obligation for the swimming cap.
A convenient cinema that shows recent movies, set in a comfortable large space. On a budget: a bit expensive, but there are student discounts; also it is cheaper to buy tickets directly in the cinema than online.
11 locals recommend
Luxor Cinema Heidelberg
6 Eppelheimer Str.
11 locals recommend
A convenient cinema that shows recent movies, set in a comfortable large space. On a budget: a bit expensive, but there are student discounts; also it is cheaper to buy tickets directly in the cinema than online.

Essentials around the house

Groceries Pharmacy Laundromat Library
Scheck-In Center Heidelberg-Bahnstadt
4 Gadamerplatz
ALDI SÜD
14 Galileistraße
General store for hygiene, cleaning products, and cosmetics
dm-drogerie markt
5 Da-Vinci-Straße
General store for hygiene, cleaning products, and cosmetics
A small, closest pharmacy
Reischmann Apotheke Bahnstadt
7 Da-Vinci-Straße
A small, closest pharmacy
Closest laundromat for more serious washing and drying
Waschsalon Heidelberg
131 Bergheimer Straße
Closest laundromat for more serious washing and drying
Home and hardware store with big garden section. You can find various tools and small appliances in case something breaks or similar.
BAUHAUS
48 Eppelheimer Str.
Home and hardware store with big garden section. You can find various tools and small appliances in case something breaks or similar.
If you want to change environment and work calmly in a public space. The library’s café has a good price-quality balance.
Stadtbücherei Heidelberg
15 Poststraße
If you want to change environment and work calmly in a public space. The library’s café has a good price-quality balance.

Traveler advice

Don't miss

Neuenheim market on Saturday morning

Everyone is going to the most busy outside market on Saturday morning in a scenic Neuenheim district. If you are searching for local vibes, you’ll find them there!
Ways to save

Body worlds 2 students for 1 Monday

On Mondays, 2 students pay the price of 1 ticket (7 €/person): 14€; both people need to present student cards. More info: https://bodyworlds.com/city/heidelberg/
Book before you go

Sunday (or other day) brunch

THE brunch place in Heidelberg is Meiks Brunch and Bar (Landhausstraße 3, 69115). You need to call and reserve in advance because it’s usually booked out.
Book before you go

Museums

Many museums require prior reservation due to covid, don’t forget to check individual rules before you go.
Ways to save

How to save: Heidelberg castle

- walk up, don’t use the funicular; - don’t pay for the entry to the castle, it’s not so worth it and most of it you can see from outside
Don't miss

Plant depot in botanical garden

If you want and can bring back a souvenir from Heidelberg, get a potted plant at the botanical garden. You’ll find a small depot of plants in front of the greenhouse (only during the warmer season). You pay into a donation box by cash.