Heidelberg Guidebook
Sightseeing
Absolutely stunning. Take the Bergbahn (mountain train) to the castle and visit their pharmacy museum
273 locals recommend
Heidelberg Castle
1 SchlosshofAbsolutely stunning. Take the Bergbahn (mountain train) to the castle and visit their pharmacy museum
A historic place with nearby monastery ruins to visit as well
48 locals recommend
Thingstätte Heidelberg
A historic place with nearby monastery ruins to visit as well
Philosophenweg
PhilosophenwegA great Panorama spot
A spot to hang out and picnic during the day, stroll, watch the sunset or enjoy the outdoor student nightlife.
71 locals recommend
Neckar Meadow
17 UferstraßeA spot to hang out and picnic during the day, stroll, watch the sunset or enjoy the outdoor student nightlife.
Historic student prison with interesting graffiti from over 100 years ago
27 locals recommend
Studentenkarzer
2 AugustinergasseHistoric student prison with interesting graffiti from over 100 years ago
Alte Aula (Great Hall/University Auditorium)
1 Grabengassehistoric university hall with stunning details!
Food Scene
Casa Mia
28-30 SchillerstraßeThe best pizza in town (take it from an Italian) only a 7 minute walk from the Airbnb
mahmoud's
47 Bergheimer Str.Budget restaurant with middle eastern Cuisine. Great for vegetarians
Ahmad's - Middle Eastern Eatery
23 Untere StraßeThe best Shawarma in town, open until late
Rolky Factory
5 PlöckA takeout place with sushi wraps, ideal for on the go and with vegetarian options.
Perle Casablanca
Authentic moroccan restaurant, medium priced. Great service and lovely location
Middle eastern restaurant on Hauptstraße which offers tasty grilled meat and vegetarian options.
Sahara Restaurant
167 HauptstraßeMiddle eastern restaurant on Hauptstraße which offers tasty grilled meat and vegetarian options.
A traditional german brewery which serves food, located in the heart of the city
24 locals recommend
Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus
9 SteingasseA traditional german brewery which serves food, located in the heart of the city
Shopping
Heidelberger Studentenkuss
16 HaspelgasseA great souvenir! These chocolates have tradition
Grüner Engel Absinthemonde
14 Untere Str.The largest selection of Absinthe worldwide is in this shop!
Neighbourhoods
Said to be the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Great for shopping and located in the pretty old city
Hauptstraße
HauptstraßeSaid to be the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Great for shopping and located in the pretty old city
Neuenheim
Pretty neighborhood with historic buildings and a castle
A very pretty neighborhood with buildings from the 19th-early 20th century, some Jugendstil windows, two churches and a relaxed vibe.
Weststadt
A very pretty neighborhood with buildings from the 19th-early 20th century, some Jugendstil windows, two churches and a relaxed vibe.
The traditional student bar street. Some locations have affordable prices for drinks, such as Betreutes Trinken and Destille
Untere Straße
Untere StraßeThe traditional student bar street. Some locations have affordable prices for drinks, such as Betreutes Trinken and Destille
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bicycle
The fastest way to get around is clearly a bicycle. You can rent them from VRN Nextbike at different spots via app (make sure to return them to such a spot or they charge fees). alternatively there are many e scooter companies operating here such as lime, bolt (best budget option), tier, and more.
Public transportation is also available and runs often.
Don't miss
Melonenschnaps
THE drink of Heidelberg is Melonenschnaps, a sweet melon liquor sold in most bars. THE Bar street of Heidelberg is the Untere Straße. You can buy the bottles from Alex in Märzgasse or Galeria Kaufhof, great souvenir