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Heidelberg Germany - the Heidelberg Castle is one of the most famous Heidelberg attractions but there is much more to explore on your Heidelberg travel.
Heidelberg in Germany is stretching romantically along the river Neckar in Baden Württemberg and has always been inspired artists and poets such as Goethe and Mark Twain, who began in 1878 his European travels with a three months stay in Heidelberg Germany. But what makes Heidelberg travel so popular, especially for tourists from USA and Japan, taking not only Heidelberg photos of Heidelberg Castle but taking pictures of Heidelberg souvenir shops and even the market life?

It's not only the Heidelberg attractions but all about the flair in Heidelberg Germany - the pedestrian zone, one of the longest in Europe (1.6 km), leads through the baroque Old Town (see Heidelberg photos). On your Heidelberg travel you find here the major attractions of Heidelberg such as the oldest university of Germany with the amazing Old Assembly Hall (Aula). With a student population of 30.000 out of 144.000 inhabitants Heidelberg Germany is the place for a huge pub crawl.

Did you know, that here are about 15.000 US Americans at home because the NATO and some Army headquarters are stationed in Heidelberg Germany? It is said, that the plans for that were made before end of World War II and the reason to prevent the center of Heidelberg city and the Heidelberg attractions like Heidelberg Castle from bombs.

Famous Heidelberg photos on Heidelberg travel - Heidelberg Castle, landmark of Heidelberg Germany:
The imposing ruin at mount Königstuhl looks back on a dramatic history. The former residence of Palatine rulers was destroyed and rebuilt several times.

In the 17th century French troops devastated it completely. Nowadays you can either take the funicular railway (Bergbahn) from the Kornmarkt station or walk up the steep Burgweg (10 min) to reach the Heidelberg Castle and enjoy the view over Heidelberg Germany and the Heidelberg attractions.

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Heidelberg Germany - attractions, Heidelberg travel and trips to Heidelberg Castle

Heidelberg photos: "The Great Vat" of Heidelberg Germany can be filled with 200.000 litre of wine

• Heidelberg travel to Heidelberg Castle: See the Friedrichsbau with the living rooms, the Frauenzimmerbau with the King's Hall, the Knight's Hall and the famous Great Vat, capable for 200.000L wine (s.Heidelberg photos). The terrace of the nice castle garden offers superb views of Heidelberg Germany and Heidelberg attractions.
• Heidelberg travel & University Heidelberg Germany: To the Heidelberg attractions belong the University buildings. Have a look into the former student's jail (Studentenkarzer) on the back side of Old University. The room's walls are full of inscriptions and drawings - one of the most visited sights of Heidelberg beside the Heidelberg Castle.


Heidelberg travel: One of the Heidelberg attractions, the gate to the old bridge of Heidelberg.

• Day trips Heidelberg Germany: Opposite the Old Town the Philosopher's Walk leads through wineyards along the hill Heiligenberg. On a stroll you can take great Heidelberg photos of Heidelberg attractions such as Heidelberg Castle and lets you discover bamboo, fig and lemon trees or palms, prospering here in the mild climate.
• Sights of Heidelberg and attractions: Head from Bismarckplatz to market place where the Town Hall and church Heiliggeistkirche are. From here you come to the Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Brücke). Find the monkey statue at the gate (s.Heidelberg photos) - touch the mirror: for wealth, the mice: for many children, the fingers: return to Heidelberg Germany.


Day trip Heidelberg: 1 hour away and a day trip from Heidelberg, the metropolis Frankfurt with the modern skyline, one target for your Heidelberg travel and a contrast to the Heidelberg attractions.

• Day trips Heidelberg, except Heidelberg Castle: Take some time for a day trip from Heidelberg Germany to the medieval town of Rothenburg. Or continue your Heidelberg travel to Frankfurt, which is one hour away from the Heidelberg attractions.