Getting There

Heidelberg is one hour south of Frankfurt by Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains. The nearest airports are Frankfurt (FRA) and Stuttgart (STR). The nearest ICE train station is Mannheim, 30 minutes north.

Where to Stay

  • Altstadt (Old Town) for castle views
  • Guest House Neuenheimerfeld for researchers
  • Schwetzingen for quieter stays on the outskirt

Must-Sees

  1. Heidelberg Castle and its garden (free)
  2. Alte Brücke & Neckar riverside
  3. Philosophenweg trail for sunset
  4. University Library
  5. HITS

Local Tips

  • Deutschland Ticket works for even traveling to KIT, Black Forest, and all other Heidelberg city. Kaufland offers great restroom and Grilledschweinhaxes.
  • To HITS, you there are three ways up, from castle, from steep slope, and from the bridge. Bus 30, 35, 36 all help to connect.
  • Kaufland: Tram 22