Guidebook for Heidelberg
Food Scene
Heidelberg's historical restaurant where the likes of Mark Twain and Nietzsche once ate. Gorgeous interior and outdoor biergarten, and excellent traditional food options, but on the pricey side.
Zum Güldenen Schaf
115 HauptstraßeHeidelberg's historical restaurant where the likes of Mark Twain and Nietzsche once ate. Gorgeous interior and outdoor biergarten, and excellent traditional food options, but on the pricey side.
Heidelberg's historical student tavern since the 1700's, where the likes of even Marilyn Monroe enjoyed dropping by. Very special ambiance with historical pictures on the walls and the names of students and visitors carved into the tables and walls. Guestbooks going back in history can be perused.
Zum Roten Ochsen
217 Hauptstraße Heidelberg's historical student tavern since the 1700's, where the likes of even Marilyn Monroe enjoyed dropping by. Very special ambiance with historical pictures on the walls and the names of students and visitors carved into the tables and walls. Guestbooks going back in history can be perused.
Named after the 18th century dwarf and court jester from South Tyrol. The myths surrounding him have made him a mascot of sorts of the city.
Restaurant Perkeo
75 HauptstraßeNamed after the 18th century dwarf and court jester from South Tyrol. The myths surrounding him have made him a mascot of sorts of the city.
Visit a monastery and its courtyard and farm where the monastery's own organic produce can be purchased, its own brewery visited and beer purchased, and there is also a good restaurant to enjoy with biergarten.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Restaurant Gasthaus zum Klosterhof
4 StiftwegVisit a monastery and its courtyard and farm where the monastery's own organic produce can be purchased, its own brewery visited and beer purchased, and there is also a good restaurant to enjoy with biergarten.
Conditorei-Café Schafheutle
94 HauptstraßeExcellent freshly made pastries and chocolate.
Known for it's historical 'student kiss', a wafer covered in chocolate, the exchange of which was once thought to be the only appropriate way to show one's affection to another in a subtle manner.
Cafe Knösel
20 HaspelgasseKnown for it's historical 'student kiss', a wafer covered in chocolate, the exchange of which was once thought to be the only appropriate way to show one's affection to another in a subtle manner.
Altstadt-Gundel
212 Hauptstraße Mouth-watering pastries and desserts.
Sandwiches made out of giant pretzels and more!
Very nice ambiance. Drink out of a horn!
Bierbrezel Inh. A.A. Gaststättenbetriebs GmbH
184 HauptstraßeSandwiches made out of giant pretzels and more!
Very nice ambiance. Drink out of a horn!
Sightseeing
Schloss Heidelberg
1 SchlosshofScenic path through the forests of the Heiligenberg, offering a panoramic view of the Old City, with a garden. A favourite strolling area of the many famous intellectuals who visited or lived in Heidelberg.
113 Einheimische empfehlen
Philosophenweg
Philosophenweg Scenic path through the forests of the Heiligenberg, offering a panoramic view of the Old City, with a garden. A favourite strolling area of the many famous intellectuals who visited or lived in Heidelberg.
Greco-Roman style amphitheatre once used by the Nazis for propaganda rallies with the students.
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Thingstätte Heidelberg
Greco-Roman style amphitheatre once used by the Nazis for propaganda rallies with the students.
Heiliggeistkirche
189 Marktpl.Jesuitenkirche
2 MerianstraßePeterskirche
70 PlöckProvidenzkirche
90a HauptstraßeHeidenloch
1 Auf dem Heiligenberg Very deep well dating back to the Celtic era, the "devil's well".
Michaelskloster Heiligenberg
1 Auf dem Heiligenberg Medieval monastery ruins
Alte Brücke
Am HackteufelDrinks & Nightlife
Another historical brewery and student tavern/restaurant. Very special ambiance with historical pictures on the walls and the names of students and visitors carved into the tables and walls.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
6 Leyergasse Another historical brewery and student tavern/restaurant. Very special ambiance with historical pictures on the walls and the names of students and visitors carved into the tables and walls.
You can taste test the varieties of beers they brew here for free.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus
9 Steingasse You can taste test the varieties of beers they brew here for free.
A large selection of varieties of absinth, some rarities and in collectable format.
Grüner Engel Absinthemonde
14 Untere Str.A large selection of varieties of absinth, some rarities and in collectable format.
Parks & Nature
Heiligenberg
Königstuhl
Botanischer Garten Heidelberg
361 Im Neuenheimer FeldArts & Culture
Kurpfälzisches Museum
97 HauptstraßeVölkerkundemuseum der J. & E. von Portheim-Stiftung Heidelberg
235 HauptstraßeHeidelberg University Library
107-109 PlöckUniversitätsmuseum
2 GrabengasseUnique prison for students which was in use from the medieval period up until the late 1800's.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Studentenkarzer
2 AugustinergasseUnique prison for students which was in use from the medieval period up until the late 1800's.
Shopping
Find very unique flavours and blends of liquors produced within the region. Free taste-testing and very good gift ideas.
Alte Brennerei
159 HauptstraßeFind very unique flavours and blends of liquors produced within the region. Free taste-testing and very good gift ideas.
Very charming all-year round Christmas store with very traditional items.
Käthe Wohlfahrt - Heidelberg
124 HauptstraßeVery charming all-year round Christmas store with very traditional items.
Essentials
REWE City
6 Kurfürsten-AnlageAldi Süd
11 PoststraßeEdeka nah & gut Sabine Bischoff - Heidelberg
1-3 In d. Neckarhelle