Today we’re going to talk about the dreamy and cinematic Heidelberg.
It’s a city one unintentionally falls in love with and never wants to fall out of it.
With its diverse culture, dreamy sights and hearty cuisines this city brings out the best
in anyone who steps in it.
There’s tons of historic places to explore while having fun in Heidelberg, Germany . Ruins
of castles, ancient rustic buildings, stunning scenery, rich history, and culture are the
city's major attractions.
Germany has almost 25,000 castles, and out of them Heidelberg houses many of them.
This city has a number of unquestionable tourist attractions and to know what those tourist
attractions are and what you can do while you’re here stick till the end of the video.
Here's the top five things that you can do while you’re in Heidelberg.
5.
Visit the Heidelberg castle (Schloss Heidelberg)
If you want to learn German history in a bit of a fun way, the centuries old gothic and
renaissance architectural style of Heidelberg Castle is just the right place for that.
And it’s a good place for the tourists as this castle attracts around 1 million tourists
each year.
This archaic fortress resides on the dark green hill of the Jettenbul and is one of
the most visited castles in Europe.
It is a well-known landmark and the construction of this spectacular castle dates back to the
13th century.
The fate hasn't been kind to this castle as it was ruined by the French in 1689 and then
went through a few catastrophic events but it’s still standing firm.
The castle is a combination of several buildings surrounding an inner courtyard.
Each building highlights a different period of German architecture.
It boasts a rich historic vista that is very insta friendly.
While you’re here you can take plenty of aesthetically pleasing pictures with your
friends and family.
Within its boundaries it has the World's Largest Apothecary Museum, which houses a collection
dating back 2000 years.
It’s a very good setting for history lovers to learn about the history of pharmacy and
dispensaries.
The Castle also holds a majestic Festival between June and August.
It organizes a mix of choral music, folk, jazz, theater, and opera, making it one of
the all round places for tourists in Germany to have fun while in Heidelberg.
The castle also holds an appealing fireworks show that happens three times a summer commemorating
the times when the castle went up in flames because of the wars and lightning.
So if you’re here in June, July or September you may get to witness these as well.
Its cellar still houses the largest wine barrel ever filled in the world that Prince Elector
Karl commissioned in 1751.
And the barrel is called the largest barrel because it’s seven meters high and carries
220,000 liters of wine.
There’s a tale associated with this barrel that the guard of the cask, supposedly a dwarf
called Perkeo, was popular due to his ability to drink wine immensely and legends have it
that the cause of his death was an unusual phenomenon stating that he died because he
mistakenly drank a glass of water.
Not just the city gives breathtaking views of the castle but the castle also provides
appealing views of the city.
4.
The Old Bridge
The old bridge built in the 18th century connects the old town with the banks of the Neckar
River at the eastern end of the Neuenheim district.
Having nine arches below the walkway and two towers above, housing the sculptures of prince
and Roman deities, this sandstone bridge was the last of the bridges to span the Neckar
at Heidelberg.
Like we said, Germany is full of history and you’d find a story associated with almost
every landmark.
The old bridge, when first built, was made of wood but got damaged with wars and floods
so Elector Karl Theodore had a stone bridge built over the river.
On the final days of the war in 1945 German soldiers blew up the bridges of Heidelberg
and the old bridge was also a part of it but it was later reconstructed with the help of
the citizens and came back to life in 1947.
You will also find two sculptures on the bridge, one is of Elector and the other is of Minerva.
Since Elector had a huge respect for art and science and always promoted it through his
work, is why the second monument honors the goddess of wisdom.
So while you’re here, cross this historic bridge on foot and enjoy the luscious surroundings,
an exquisite view of the castle and the turbulent river.
3.
Segway Tour
Okay now if you're looking for a little extra excitement while enjoying historical sights
and castle antique sites, especially if you are alone in the new city and fear the solo
trip, go for the Highlights Segway Tour.
You'll see the same stunning sights but on a segway.
It’d be a lot more fun and you’d be immersed in the historical sites with like minded company
as well.
Basically it’s a two-hour-long tour that gives you a chance to discover the incredible
sights of the city as you go through scenic countryside along the Neckar River, riding
on a Segway.
And after some time you’ll find yourself fully immersed in the history of the Heidelberg
Castle as the tour includes a ride to Köpfel in the Neckar valley ,The Rhine plains, Wolfsbrunnen
restaurant and Carl Bosch Museum.
In short it offers a thorough tour of practically all of Heidelberg's major sites.
And we don’t think that you’d want to miss out on this one!
2.
Culinary Tour of Heidelberg
You can also go for the Culinary Tour of Heidelberg with the night guard or get accompanied by
the daughter of the hangman as you roam through the winding lanes of Heidelberg's old town.
If you take a tour starting from Heidelberg’s romantic market you will be accompanied by
different characters i.e. a palace guard based on the topic that you choose provided by the
tour guides.
And it is the finest opportunity for foodies as you’ll get the chance to taste the various
amazing typical restaurants of Heidelberg and different local meals on a single evening.
These tours are often more recommended because it’s usually the locals who are carrying
out these activities and since they know the city and it’s cuisine better than you, you
can save time and get to have an amazing food experience.
The tour usually takes you through different restaurants of the city and gives you a chance
to enjoy their specialty dishes.
Along with it you can get to listen to various surprisingly amazing myths and legends of
this city’s history.
All of this is done in a fun way and definitely worth a try.
1.
Visit Marktplatz and its colorful houses
An easy walk from the Heidelberg castle and Old bridge, this market has a reputation of
being a public court from earlier times.
And sometimes a backdrop for the burning of witches and non conformists.
Now surrounded with historical buildings it’s an ideal spot for a cup of coffee with your
loved ones and, of course, some aesthetically pleasing photographs.
If you’re into architecture then you will find the fusion of plenty of architectural
styles here including, neo Baroque, and Renaissance.
On either side of the square you will find traditional houses and in the middle stands
the Hercules fountain.
A Greek myth hero carved in 1703, symbolizing Heidelberg's strength to rebuild after a thirty
years long war.
If you're in Germany, you must see this location.
You'll be astonished to see some of the town's colorful, attractive buildings with fountains
all around.
Above all, you'll find reasonably priced, decent eateries to enjoy your day.
Since it has free entry you can come sit here any time of the day.
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There’s plenty of other spots that you can stop by if you’re looking for a rather peaceful
setting.
If you want calmness, head to Karlsplatz.
Though it is a less popular spot, the quiet and tranquility that this site provides knows
no bounds.
It's a lovely, peaceful square where you may enjoy a drink or two without being surrounded
by so many tourists plus you'll also discover some fantastic shopping centers to shop from.
So what did you like the most about Heidelberg, let us know in the comments below.
And as always, where to next?