The most important tourist places in Heidelberg

Heidelberg is one of the most romantic cities in Germany, thanks to its picturesque setting on the banks of the Neckar River, its old buildings, beautiful bridges, and castle ruins that overlook the city centre. Attracting nearly four million visitors each year, the city is full of historical sites and attractions.. Here is your guide to the best Tourist places in Heidelberg

The most important tourist places in Heidelberg

Heidelberg Castle

Built on a terraced hillside 200 meters directly above Heidelberg's Old Town, this XNUMXth-century red-stone castle is one of the best examples of German Renaissance architecture. It was destroyed by the French in the seventeenth century but has survived to this day.

The castle is home to many festivals, most of which take place in its courtyard, where there are also frequent theatrical performances, concerts and fireworks displays. One of the most popular events from June to August is the Heidelberg Castle Festival, which features an eclectic mix of theatre, choral music, chamber orchestra, jazz, folk and opera.

Heidelberg Castle can be reached via the Bergbahn, a funicular railway that runs from the Kornmarkt, or via a 15-minute walk from the Old Town.

old City

Heidelberg's Old Town is the place to start your sightseeing. From this narrow main street, you'll find countless interesting narrow streets and alleys, each full of things to see: medieval architecture, impressive old churches, shops, galleries, cafés, and restaurants. In addition to the presence of interesting cruises along the Neckar River.

Karl Theodor Bridge (Old Bridge)

Also known as the Old Bridge, the stunning Karl Theodor Bridge in Heidelberg has been immortalized in numerous poems and paintings, and is a destination for romantics and lovers. The famous bridge with its beautiful carvings is named after the man responsible for designing and building the nine red sandstone arches in 1788 as a replacement for the many wooden bridges that came before. The bridge is worth a stroll along for its views of Heidelberg

Schwetzingen Palace and Garden

Schwetzingen is located about 12 kilometers west of Heidelberg, on the Rhine plain, and is famous for its magnificent XNUMXth-century palace. Built as a summer residence for the Electorate of the Palatinate, Schloss Schwetzingen is known today for offering fun celebrations and guided tours at a fraction of the cost.

It was designed in a mixture of French and English styles and contains a number of buildings dating back to the XNUMXth century, including a mosque and a Rococo theatre.

An annual event from late April to mid-June includes operas, concerts, and live entertainment.

Heidelberg Zoo and Germany's oldest botanical garden

Heidelberg Zoo is definitely worth a visit, especially if you are traveling with kids. This zoo includes more than 1100 animals and about 250 different species

Founded in 1593, it is one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in Germany.

German Pharmacy Museum

On the grounds of Heidelberg Castle, the German Museum of Pharmacy covers the history of pharmacy during the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. The museum includes wonderful old tools and equipment for grinding, mixing, distilling and preparing remedies. Others show examples of the different elements that went into these preparations, including plants, minerals, and animal matter

And although the posters are in German, an audio guide is available in different languages. The museum houses the original interiors of XNUMXth- and XNUMXth-century pharmacies.