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Destination Heidelberg: Good things to know Fact File for 2009
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For Goethe Heidelberg had “… something ideal in its location and its surroundings.” Famous paintings, songs and poems of the German romantic period came into existence here, and have made Heidelberg’s harmonious interplay of nature, tradition and innovation, permanence and transitoriness known to an international audi-ence. Still today visitors are happy to experience Heidelberg’s fascination and magical appeal.
In the Neckar Valley, where the evenness of the river, the warmth of the red sandstone and the intimacy of the Old Town take the hectic pace out of everyday life, people quickly feel contented. On top of this come the mild climate of the region and the hospitable nature of its inhabitants, who have been open to outside influence for hundreds of years.
A walk along the Philosophenweg (Philosophers’ Walk), situated above the Neckar and leading into the Neckar valley, is considered one of the most impressive ways of becoming familiar with Heidelberg, which to this day still possesses romantic charm. Many exotic plants such as cypresses, pomegranate trees, palms and pines flourish on this sun-pampered natural dress-circle. For generations, people have been willing to make the short climb to be able to enjoy the famed panorama outlook over the city and the Castle.
Just how much the Neckar is part of life in Heidel-berg becomes clear if you go to the Neckarwiese (Neckar banks) in warmer weather. The green area on the north bank of the river between the Theodor-Heuss-Bridge and the Ernst-Walz-Bridge serves sun-worshippers, those out on a stroll, dog owners, couples in love, bookworms, Frisbee players and picnickers equally well.
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The extension and building up of Heidelberg to the level of a Prince Elector’s residence and the founding of the university, both of which oc-curred in the second half of the 14th century, gave the previously insignificant spot growing status as a city. As the city of residence of the German Prince Elector, Heidelberg also got its famous castle, the construction of which, however, took more than 200 years (1400 – 1619).
Started as a fortress, the Castle developed its representative character under Frederick V, Elector Palatine (reigned 1610 – 1623). The greatest structural achievement of this Elector, who has gone down in history as the “Winter King,” was the laying out of the Hortus Palatinus. Contemporaries declared this garden to be the eighth wonder of the world. However, its com-pletion was delayed by the Thirty Years’ War.
The attraction that surpasses all others:
The Heidelberg Castle
The phase of high culture in the Castle ended when the Prince Elector and his wife went to Bohemia in 1619. After being destroyed several times – the last time in 1693 – it was initially allowed to go to ruin. In 1720 Prince Elector Carl Philipp moved the residence from Heidelberg to Mannheim, and built one of the biggest European baroque castles on the model of Versailles there.
Already made widely popular by the romantic poetry and art at the beginning of the 19th century, the Heidelberg Castle ruins found their savior in a refugee from the French Revolution, Charles de Graimberg. Graimberg came here in 1810 to make a landscape painting including the Castle. He stayed another 54 years until the end of his life, and as a collector built up the basis of today’s Kurpfälzisches Museum (Palatinate Museum), and dedicated himself to preserving the Castle ruins.
With the passage of time, the location above the Neckar, the rich history of its construction, the exhibitions and museums incorporated into it, the outsized “Great Wine Barrel” and not least the Castle gardens have made the Castle one of the great European cultural monuments. The Ottheinrichsbau of the Castle houses the Deutsche Apothekenmuseum (German Pharmacy Museum), which contains a unique collection of pharmacist’s dispensing equipment, containers and various medicaments.
The most exciting and easiest path to the famous cultural monument is offered by the Bergbahn (funicular railway), which starts at the Kornmarkt (Grain Market). In its capacity as the oldest Ger-man cable railway it attests to the long-standing popularity of Germany’s biggest castle ruins to a large number of visitors. Every year nearly a mil-lion people make the pilgrimage to the heights in order to take in the romantic ambience high above the Neckar.
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TO THE LIVING SPIRITThe future needs your support!
In 2011, the University of Heidelberg will celebrate 625 years of existence. 625 years of living spirit – 625 years of commitment to the future. “Dem lebendigen Geist” – to the living spirit: this is the dedication that stands above the en-trance to the New University, which was built at the begin-ning of the 1930s. To do full justice to this claim, the building is to be fully renovated in celebration of our anniversary – an endeavour already supported by countless gures from
public life and the business world. You, too, can play your part and see this building shine in renewed splendour – with a renovated façade and modernised lecture halls worthy of a University that is a byword for excellence. If you would like to make a commitment to the living spirit and its future in Heidelberg, full information concerning the renovation project and the various ways you can make a donation can be found in the Internet at www.to-the-living-spirit.com
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Pride of the city:
In addition to Heidelberg’s status as a Prince Elector’s residence,the university, which enjoys an excellent international reputation, is a shining example of the city’s inexhaustible scientific and cultural riches.
The development of the University of Heidelberg, founded in 1386, had already long been a major wish of the Prince Electors. They wanted to give their realm an intellectual center, educate church people and civil servants in their own country, and attract intellec-tuals from other countries. By the late 16th century the university already gained the status of a European scientific center. The Thirty Years’ War and the period following it destroyed this early blossoming of the university. Only the rebirth after the French Revolution and the ceding of Heidelberg to Baden brought a revival. Famous philosophers, natural scientists and scholars of the law restored its international standing. After the Second World War extension and expansion of the university led to its division into two sets of buildings: A large university campus was built in the Neuenheimer Feld for the natural sciences and medicine, while the humanities built their department buildings in the Old Town. Today about 25,000 students are pursuing post-secondary studies in Heidelberg. In 2007 the University of Heidelberg was officially designated one of the German Exzellenzuniversitäten. The long history of the world famous institution can be experienced around the Universitätsplatz (University Square).
The Universitätsmuseum (University Museum) is located in the “Alte Universität” (Old university) building, and behind it is the historic Karzer, the student lockup. And the nearby Universitäts-bibliothek (University Library) is the oldest of its kind in Germany. Its university research, recognized worldwide, has also made Heidelberg the location for major non-university research institu-tions. Among these are the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), as well as the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the Max Planck Institutes.
Major firms such as HeidelbergCement and Heidelberg Druckmaschinen AG already indicate where their headquarters are by their name. Other market leaders too, such as Lamy und SAS, are located here.
The Heidelberg Technology Park in the Neuenheimer Feld and the more than 70 firms located there form one of the most impor-tant biotechnology centers in Germany. The clinics, laboratories and diagnostic centers that confirm Heidelberg’s reputation as a leading international center of medical research and treatment over and over again are also located in this new area of the city.
The issues of climate and environmental protection are also given a high priority in city policy. In line with international standards, for years now Heidelberg’s development has been considered exemplary and will preserve the quality of life of future genera-tions. In 2007 Heidelberg was named “Germany’s Environmental Protection Capital.”
The university and the impetus it brings to research and the economy
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A multitude of cultural opportunities
The university is also an important contributor to developing a varied cultural offer-ing in Heidelberg. As poets and painters, Heidelberg’s students enlivened the cultural life of the city. Today this range of possibilities is seen in the broad range of artistic creation, from stand-up acts and song and dance to major exhibits by internationally respected artists. In the museum landscape of the city, the Kurpfälzisches Museum (Palatinate Museum), the Sammlung Prinzhorn (Collection Prinzhorn) and the Heidelberger Kunstverein (Heidelberg Art Society) stand out thanks to their presen-tations and particularly beautiful exhibition rooms.
Theater productions and the Philharmonic Orchestra play a key role in the city’s cultural life. Both areas have had far larger audiences in recent years thanks to their dedicated artistic work that is recognized beyond the region. The Kulturhaus Karlstorbahnhof has its ears to the ground, acting as a barometer to the latest developments in art and music – as can be seen and heard in over 1,200 perfor-mances a year. The DAI (German-American Institute) also represents a vital fixture in the cultural mosaic with its literary readings, lectures, and seminars.
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Every day there are between 70 and 100 events on the city’s calendar. Among these, the most popular include: The international music festival Heidelberger Frühling (Heidelberg Spring), which showcases international stars on the city’s stages, the Heidelberger Literaturtage (Heidelberg Literature Days), the Stückemarkt (Plays Market) – an international festival of contemporary drama, and each summer the Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele (Castle Festival) with plays, opera and concerts. The Schlossbeleuchtungen (Castle illuminations), which take place three times a year with fireworks, are also among the established major events, as well as the popular Old Town festival Heidelberger Herbst (Heidelberg Autumn). The “crème de la crème” of international jazz come to Heidelberg and the region for the Enjoy Jazz Festival. The Heidelberg-Mann-heim International Film Festival presents films from outside the mainstream to enthusiastic audiences. The Heidelberg Christmas Market adorns a number of Old Town squares and the ice-skating rink Christmas on Ice at the foot of the Castle brings the year’s events to an exciting close.
EventsFrom spring to winter, Heidelberg’s cultural programming is attractive no matter what the season. Lovers of classical music and the theater will find what they want, as do all who enjoy variety shows, smaller-scale performing arts, entertainment or off- the-wall events. The diverse calendar of events also stands out for catering to all age groups.
Events held every year
Heidelberger Frühling (Heidelberg Spring)March/AprilHeidelberger Stückemarkt (Play Market)MayHeidelberger Literaturtage (Literature Days)May/JuneSchlossbeleuchtung (Castle illuminations) with fireworks 1st Saturday in JuneHeidelberger Schlossfestspiele (Castle Festival) June – AugustSchlossbeleuchtung (Castle illuminations) with fireworks 2nd Saturday in JulySchlossbeleuchtung (Castle illuminations) with fireworks 1st Saturday in SeptemberHeidelberger Herbst (Heidelberg Autumn) Last Saturday in SeptemberEnjoy Jazz October/NovemberInternational Film Festival NovemberHeidelberg Christmas Market Wednesday before 1st Sunday in Advent – December 22Christmas on Ice Wednesday before 1st Sunday in Advent – 1st Sunday in January
More detailed information about events can be found at www.heidelberg-tourismus.de
KulturbrauereiHeidelberg AGHotel & Brewery
Cheers!We spoil our guests with hearty and deliciously seasoned home cooking in one of Heidelberg’s most beautiful historical inns with the Old Town’s most beautiful beer garden.
Enjoy the wide variety of regional specialties in a relaxed atmosphere. We will be glad to serve you our old-style wheat beer or the naturally cloudy Kräusen beer from our own brewery. An authentic Heidelberg experience awaits you – the whole team at the Kulturbrauerei is looking forward to your visit!
We would be delighted to organize an event for up to 300 people for you in our historical banquet room. We also offer brewery tours to groups, with a beer tasting and warm pretzels in the brewery cellar.
Experience history in the heart of Heidelberg’s Old Town. Make yourself at home in our hotel with 34 modern rooms.
WEISSER BOCKHotel Restaurant and Bar
A culinary discovery!In the kitchen of the Weisser Bock classical choice delicacies are united with the latest trends in fine culinary art. From a lovingly prepared breakfast to a festive evening meal, you will find everything you would expect from one of the finest restaurants in the region.In addition to creative culinary variety, we also offer you a wide selection of German and international wines for your enjoyment.
We offer just the right setting for your special event in the cozy ambience of our traditional, 300-year-old restaurant.
Centrally located in a quiet setting, the 23 individually appointed rooms of our hotel are directly next to the Brauhaus and include bath, WC, TV, phone and minibar.
Große Mantelgasse 24 | 69117 Heidelberg, Germany Phone +49 (0)6221-9000-0 | Fax +49 (0)6221-9000-99www.weisserbock.de | [email protected]
Weekend Special
€ 175.00 per person
• Two nights in a double room• Two delicious breakfasts • Two welcome drinks• The first evening: a three-course meal in our brewery
(beverages not included)• The second evening: a four-course candlelight dinner in our
gourmet restaurant “Weisser Bock” (beverages not included)
Leyergasse 6 | 69117 Heidelberg, GermanyPhone +49 (0)6221-50298-0 | Fax +49 (0)6221-50298-79 www.heidelberger-kulturbrauerei.de | [email protected]
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That the inhabitants of and visitors to Heidelberg’s Old Town feel comfortable and at ease in this romantic setting is explained not only by its location between the Neckar and the Castle hill, which rises up behind the city as though to give it protection. The structures in the Old Town are prima-rily built using the region’s native red sandstone. As bridges, towers and gates, borders around open squares, churches, palaces, university buildings and both small and large townhouses, they never radiate stately aloofness, but instead friendliness, warmth, openness and closeness. The red sandstone edifices of the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), historically the first Neckar crossing, and the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit), Heidelberg’s largest church, are thus also among the city’s sites of interest.
The same can be said for the Hotel Zum Ritter Sankt Georg, whose splendid Renais-sance facade cannot be overlooked. The numerous dreamy alleyways, nooks and crannies give Heidelberg’s Old Town its cheerful flair. Anyone who strolls along the Untere Strasse or simply casts a brief glance into the branching narrow lanes while walking along the Hauptstrasse, Europe’s longest pedestrian zone, cannot help but sense this enchanting atmosphere.
Gabled roofs of brick and slate in many shapes protect Baroque buildings on medieval foundations. A glance at the city’s rooftops shows that more than 800 years of history have formed an appealing city setting of modest dimensions. The Old Town’s historic structural center, such as the Universitätsbibliothek (Univer-sity Library), the Marstallmensa and a num-ber of lecture hall buildings give evidence of the great significance of the university for the city. A bewitching mélange of hotels, restaurants, cafes, businesses and boutique can be found throughout the Old Town.
Well preserved – Heidelberg’s Old Town
and rooftop landscape
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Would you like to visit Heidelberg – or experience the charm of this historic romantic city?
The adventure of your Heidelberg-visit should begin just where you accommodate – this should be the starting-point of your expedition.
Come and meet us at the Holländer Hof !
Our hotel finds itself in a unique location in the historic centre directly at the Old Bridge and offers a spectacular view to the Neckar river and the famous Philosopher’s Walk.The Market Square with the Church of the Holy Spirit is only a few minutes to walk, as well as the University, the Theatre and the Cable-car-station which brings you up to the world-famous Heidelberg Castle.
Staying at our hotel you will feel yourself right in the heart of Heidelberg’s old city!
The historic places are in shortest distances and in the middle of the unique old-city-area where the Hotel Holländer Hof reflects itself as a traditional house with a lot of history.
In the pleasant atmosphere of our hotel with its 39 comfortable rooms – with W-Lan, you will enjoy our traditional style combined with the modern spirit of the age.Our courteous service and the unique atmosphere of Heidelberg will surely aim to make a memorable experience of your stay!
We will be very pleased to welcome you in our hotel!
Hotel Holländer HofNeckarstaden 6669117 Heidelberg | Germany
Phone: +49 62 21 - 60 50 0Fax: +49 62 21 - 60 50 60E-Mail: [email protected]: www.hollaender-hof.de
The Hirschgasse enjoys a long tradition and is run by the Kraft family with much dedication. It was documented first time in a love story in 1472. In connection with the former settlement of Dagersbach, which was located here in our little Hirschgasse valley it was spoken of in 1261. Pilgrims came by here on their way to the monastries on the Holy Mountain to rest and refresh.
Twenty luxurious Laura Ashley Suites in Country styleHistoric Mensurstube with Bismarck table and regional food Elegant Le Gourmet with Surprise-DinnerWinecellar and Vineyard „Sunnyside upon the bridge“Rose Terrace with VIP Castle-View-Lounge, own car park
Hotel Die Hirschgasse HeidelbergHirschgasse 3 · 69120 HeidelbergTel +49 6221 - 454-0Fax +49 6221 - 454-111eMail: [email protected]
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Folksongs, famous paintings and countless entries in Heidelberg’s guest books prove it: The Neckar is the lifeblood of the city. On its 367 km journey from its source to its mouth, the river shapes large stretches of the coun-tryside. However, the best known section of the river lies in front of Heidelberg’s Old Town. The view from the Philosophenweg (Philosophers’ Walk) across the Neckar to the Castle and the Old Town – made so famous in millions of travel guides, picture books and vacation photos –shows: The Neckar and Heidelberg belong indivisibly together.
Precisely at this junction with the Neckar in the heart of the old Town lies the historic Kongresshaus Stadthalle (Convention Center) with its rooms for events and conferences. In the coming years it is to be expanded into a modern conference center, in order to make Heidelberg even more attractive as the place for international get-togethers to be held.
In front of the Convention Center the traditional “Weisse Flotte” of the Rhein-Neckar passenger ship company has been offering excursions to the picturesque Neckar valley for several generations. A trip on the silently gliding solar-powered ship
“Neckarsonne” is another way to take in the sights. Sailing boats can be admired in the yacht harbor, and on the north bank of the river electric or paddle boats can be rented.
The Neckarwiese (Neckar banks), or Neckar Park, is a welcome destination all year round for many different sports and recre-ational activities – or simply for relaxing.
But the Neckar is also an important natural force, providing energy to tens of thousands. The five hydroelectric power stations near Heidelberg provide 14.2 megawatts of all-important green energy to the city each year. And all the potential benefits of the shared life of city and river have yet to be exhaust-ed. That is why Heidelberg has a vision:
“City on the river” is the title of the project now currently under development. National highway 37, which until now has separated the Old Town and the Neckar from each other, is to be routed through a tunnel along the bank of the Neckar, to make room for a riverside promenade.
In this way city and river would grow back together again and additional space and quality of life be created.
Heidelberg – City on the river
Tourist Information at the Main Station Willy-Brandt-Platz 1D-69115 Heidelberg, GermanyPhone + 49 (0) 6221.19433Fax + 49 (0) 06221.142254E-Mail [email protected]
Openinghours:April1toOctober31Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMSundays and public holidays 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMNovember1toMarch31Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMClosed Sundays and public holidays
Tourist Information in the Town HallAt the Marktplatz (Market Square), directly oppostie the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit).
Openinghours:Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMClosed Sundays and public holidays
It is worth your while to get to know us
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HeidelbergMarketing GmbH
Questions come up over and over again when visiting a city. Good answers prove to be a very practical form of help. Our team at HeidelbergMarketingGmbHwill be delighted to offer you assistance, including any of the following services:
– Advice in person and on the phone – Program suggestions for your visit to
Heidelberg– Hotel room reservations– Attractive accommodation packages – Information and tickets for guided tours
of the city– Excellent savings with the HeidelbergCARD– Visitor information, recommendations
and advice– Guided group tours – Heidelberg souvenirs– Seminars on special topics such as Heidelberg
environmental and social policy– Arrangements for civil ceremony weddings in
Heidelberg Castle
Inquiries and reservations:
Heidelberg Marketing GmbHPhone + 49 (0)6221.1422-23/-24/-25/-26Fax + 49 (0)6221.142222E-Mail [email protected]
Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg (Convention Center)Neckarstaden 2469117 HeidelbergPhone + 49 (0)6221.1422-60/-61/-62/-63 Fax + 49 (0)6221.142266E-Mail [email protected] Convention and Meeting ServicePhone + 49 (0)6221.1422-18/-118Fax + 49 (0)6221.142222E-Mail [email protected]
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Travel directionsSurrounded by the forests and hiking areas of the Odenwald, by the finest wine regions in the Kraichgau and the Bergstrasse, by idyllic lakes on the Rhine plain and by cultural monuments such as the Speyer Cathedral or Schwetzingen Castle, Heidelberg is the ideal location for a few memorable days. The large number of hotels, in which the most varied needs for comfort and ambience can be satisfied, mean that Heidelberg is your perfect destination for a journey to the Rhine-Neckar region. Heidelberg’s excellent traffic infrastructure also leaves nothing to be desired. We can be easily reached by train, car or plane.
Traveling by train
Heidelberg is optimally integrated within the European long-distance train network, as well as the German Railway’s ICE and IC/EC network (www.bahn.de). The S-Bahn lines of the Rhein-Neckar public transport system offer highly convenient connections both in the region and to points beyond.
Road travel
The A5/A6 autobahns, with their interconnected exits and feeder highways, serve much of the greater Rhine-Neckar region. The A5/A656 autobahns have exits leading directly to Heidelberg.
Arriving by plane
City Airport Mannheim (about 15 km away)Tram No. 5 gets you from the airport to Heidelberg (see www.vrn.de). Information about rental cars or taxis can be obtained at: www.flugplatz.mannheim.de
Frankfurt Airport City (about 80 km away)Transfer: Airport Shuttle Service TLS: This shuttle service can be booked by individuals prior to departure. Call +49 (0)6221-1422-24/-26 or Fax +49 (0)6221-142222 or make your booking online at www.heidelberg-tourismus.de.Check under the “Tourist Offers” section.Lufthansa Airport Bus: Departures directly from Terminal 1 in front of arrivals hall B. Pre-booking is recommended. Stops at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Heidelberg. Information: www.lufthansa-airportbus.de Deutsche Bahn: Trains depart for Heidelberg directly from the Fernbahnhof (long-distance train station) opposite Terminal 1, with a change of trains in Mannheim. Information: www.bahn.de
Baden-Airpark at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (about 90 km away) Transfer: The Baden Airpark Express Shuttle bus stops at the Heidelberg main railway station.Information: www.badenairpark.de
Stuttgart Airport (about 120 km away)Transfer: With the S-Bahn direct to the Stuttgart main train station, which is part of the ICE, EC and IC network and connects to Heidel-berg, journey time is about 50 minutes. Information: www.bahn.de
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (about 150 km away)Transfer: The Hahn Express shuttle bus stops at Heidelberg’s main railway station. Information: www.hahn-express.de
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Getting around in Heidelberg
Local metro systemYou can obtain information about local public transport routes and fares in Heidelberg by calling 01805-8764636 (14 cents/min. for calls made from German landlines) or online at www.vrn.de.Detailed advice on bus and train connections can also be obtained at the customer service center of the Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (RNV) at Bismarck Square or the main railway station.
TaxiTaxi Zentral: Phone + 49 (0)6221.302030, Taxi Direkt: Phone + 49 (0)6221.739090
BicycleRenting a bicycle is another option for touring the bike-friendly city of Heidelberg. Information: www.eldorado-hd.de or www.perbike.de
Overnight stays
A variety of hotels, bed & breakfasts and holiday apartments are listed in our hotel directory, or published at www.heidelberg-tourismus.de. Visitors can also get advice on accommodations by calling our free information and reservations service.
Other accommodation: The Jugendherberge Heidelberg (youth hostel) in Neuenheimer Feld, surrounded by recreational facilities such as the zoo, sports facilities and a swimming pool. Information: www.jugendherberge-heidelberg.de
The Haide campground is located in the idyllic Neckar Valley next to the city district Heidelberg-Ziegelhausen.Information: www.camping-haide.de
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Funicular railways Discover the romance of Heidelberg
With the funicular railway, high-tech below and
nostalgic above, you can enjoy a mode of transport
which is over 100-years-old and which does honour
to Heidelberg’s beauty. For more information: 06221 513-2150
The funicular railway takes the charm of the city of Romance up to Heidelberg’s highest point – the Königstuhl.
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Heidelberg on the InternetThe following websites offer interesting information on the city and its history and greater Rhine-Neckar metro area.
www.heidelberg-tourismus.de The official homepage of Heidel-berg Marketing GmbH provides detailed information about the city as well as online bookings for hotels, guided tours, specialist semi-nars and additional activities for your stay in Heidelberg (in various languages).
www.heidelberg.de The city’s official homepage caters primarily to local residents. Whether cultural or not, the calendar of local events on this site is well worth checking for visitors too (in Ger-man and English).
www.schloss-heidelberg.de The world-famous Castle ruins are presented in great detail here in English and German.
www.bergbahn-heidelberg.de Information on the funicular’s history, timetable and fares.
www.m-r-n.com This website presents the Rhine-Neckar metro-politan area (in German only). Of particular interest for readers is the section “Lebensqualität“ (quality of life) section, which can be selected on the start page and answers many questions for travelers.
www.rnz.de The homepage of the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung (regional newspaper), published in Heidelberg, provides information (in Ger-man only) on current events in the city and the region.
www.godelta.de The events portal for the Rhine-Neckar delta – this is the most comprehensive database for events taking place in the region.
www.heidelberg-mobil.de Run by the city of Heidelberg, this site offers local information which can be accessed by WLAN.
www.uni-heidelberg.de Extensive information about the uni-versity’s faculties, facilities, programs of study, research areas and cooperative projects.
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English
Heidelberg from itsTips
Heidelberg
Information and Tips 2009
best side
Heidelberg from its best side
Heidelberg Marketing GmbH has published a booklet with a host of helpful infor-
mation and tips bearing this title. The highly informative publication presents the
most important sites of interest and museums in the city, as well as restaurants,
cafés, bars and shops worth recommending. Families with children will find helpful
tips inside on how to organize their stay in Heidelberg. The guide is also a practical
companion for business travelers, young people traveling on their own, those inter-
ested in sports or visitors with physical disabilities. The booklet offers a guide
to using the HeidelbergCARD, and is free when you purchase the card.
“Heidelberg from its best side” can be purchased for a nominal fee of 1,00€ at the
Tourist Information at the Main Station (Willy-Brandt-Platz 1) and in the Town Hall
(Market Square) as in many hotels.
Experience more with the HeidelbergCARD!The 1-Day, 2-Day, 4-day HeidelbergCARD, or 2-Day Family CARD. TheHeidelbergCARDletsyouexperiencemoreatgreatsavings.Ridefreeontrams,busesandthefunicularrailway(Bergbahn).FreeadmissiontotheCastleandmanymuseums.Allguidedtoursatreducedpricesandmanyexclusiveoffersanddiscounts.
HeidelbergCARD 2 DaysOffers free travel in buses and trams in Heidelberg city and on the funicular, as well as free admission to Castle (including participation in a guided tour of the interior). HeidelbergCARD holders have free admission to the German Packaging Museum, the University Museum with the Students’ Prison and the Old Hall, the Palatinate Mu-seum, the Ethnographical Museum and the Museum of Church Art and Liturgy plus all reduced pricing at participating businesses.Price: 17,00€
HeidelbergCARD 4 DaysAll the services offered by the HeidelbergCARD 2 days are available to you for 4 full days. In addition, you have free admission to the Museum House Cajeth and the Prinzhorn collection. The price of course includes free travel in buses and trams and the various extras.Price: 22,00€
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HeidelbergCARD Family 2 DaysThe family card is valid for two adults and three children (up to 16 years of age), or one adult and up to four children. In addition to all the services included with the 2-Day HeidelbergCARD, you can also visit the ExploHeidelberg with your family. Card-holders can travel on buses and trains as well as receive reduced pricing on guided tours, shopping, cultural events and recreational activities.Price: 30,00€
Sales locations:The Tourist Information at the Main Station and in the Town Hall, the Reiseshop at the Neckarmünzplatz, the Käthe Wohlfahrt shop on the Universtity Square, the Kurpfälzische Museum (Palatinate Museum), the Jugendherberge Heidelberg (youth hostel, and at many Heidelberg hotels.
HeidelbergCARD 1 DayIn addition to free travel in buses and trains in the Heidelberg area and on the funicu-lar, this travel pass includes free admission to the Castle, its “Great Wine Barrel” and the German Pharmacy Museum. In addition, you receive all the special discounts valid with the card for activities and shopping.Price: 12,50€
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* during the Heidelberger Herbst city festival and the Christmas Market, in front of the Universitätsbibliothek (university library)
Guided tours for visually-impaired guestsCity tours during which the history of the city comes to life by feeling your way along the route you are on and touching monu-ments and statues.Duration:2.5 hours.
Dates: August 1 and October 17, 2009German: Saturday 2:00 PM
Price: Adults 7 ,00€, reduced pricing 5 ,00€ Meetingpoint:Universtitätsplatz (Univer-sity Square), bulletin board
Guided tours and sightseeing
Walking tour of the Old TownGoing on this walking tour will reveal many of the elements whose overall effect accounts for the magical allure of Heidel-berg’s Old Town. Duration: 1.5 hours
April – OctoberGerman: Daily 10:30 AMEnglish:Friday and Saturday 10:30 AMNovember – MarchGerman:Saturday 10:30 AM
Price:Adults 7,00€ reduced pricing 5,00€Meetingpoint:Marktplatz (Market Square), main entrance to the Town Hall
Evening tourEnjoy a walk through the streets and nar-row lanes and take in the evening flair.Duration: 1 hour.
April – OctoberGerman: Friday and Sunday 6:30 PM
Price:Adults 7,00€ reduced pricing 5,00€Meetingpoint:Marktplatz (Market Square), main entrance to the Town Hall
City and Castle sightseeing tourA tour in English and German of our city’s most important points of interest and at-tractions. The destination and high point is a visit to Heidelberg Castle. Duration:2 hours.
April – OctoberGerman/English: Thursday to Friday1:30 PM, holidays 1:30 PMSaturday 1:30 PM and 4:00 PMNovember – MarchGerman/English:Saturday 1:30 PM
Price: Adults 15 ,00€, reduced pricing 11 ,00€Meetingpoint:Universtitätsplatz (Univer-sity Square), bulletin board*
Guided tours in Heidelberg OurguidedtoursandsightseeingtripsshowyouthedifferentfacetsofHeidelberg.Experiencedtourguides
givebuildingsandmonuments,squaresandstreetsavoiceoftheirown.Thesetoursbringthecity’shistoryto
lifeandofferyouthechancetohavealookbehindthescenes.
Additional programs for the blind and partially-sighted can be obtained from Heidelberg Marketing GmbH.
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Guided tour of the Christmas MarketGet to know Heidelberg at Christmas on a walking tour of the Old Town. Concludes cheerfully with a hot beverage at the Mulled wine stand “Zum heiteren Christ-kind” (the sign of the Merry Christ Child).Duration: 1.5 hours.
Dates: November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, 2009German: Saturday 6:30 PM
Price: Adults 7 ,00€, reduced pricing 5 ,00€ plus a mulled wine/children’s punch Meetingpoint:Marktplatz (Market Square), main entrance to the Town Hall
Multimedia Sightseeing tour with the iGuideLiselotte von der Pfalz will give you a per-sonal tour of Heidelberg. This is made pos-sible by the iGuide, a minicomputer (PDA) you can rent as your practical and easy-to-use tour guide. Follow an informative and entertaining dialogue between Liselotte von der Pfalz and the dwarf Perkeo as they guide you through the city’s fabled past. On the recommended route through the Old Town 34 sites of interest are explained. Because the segments can be listened to in any order, you can choose your own route. Price:3 hours 7.50€, one day 10.00€ Reduced rate: 3 hours 5.50€, one day 8.00€ Second headset: 2.50€, further use 1.00€ Rental: Tourist Information in the Town Hall, Market Square and at the Käthe Wohlfahrt Shop, Hauptstrasse 124/at the corner of the University Square
Wine tasting and dinner The culinary variety of the region is shown by a tasting of five wines and dinner in an Old Town restaurant. To simplify planning, bookings should be made at least three days before the desired date.
April – Octoberevery second Saturday in the month: April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, Oktober 10, 2009Start: 7:00 PM
Number of participants: at least 8 people The number of participants is limited, reservations are required.Prices per person: Wine tasting with three-course meal 38,00€ , two courses 34,00€.Meeting point: Restaurant Sudpfanne, Hauptstrasse 223
Tickets for all tours can be obtained from the Tourist Information in the Town Hall and at the Main Station, or directly from the tour guide.
Minimum number of participants 5 people The number of participants is limited, reser-vations are recommended!Reducedpricing is available for school-children, university students, handicapped persons and holders of a HeidelbergCARD.Childrenupto6free.
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Theme-based tours and special tours
Our special theme-based tours put unique aspects in the foreground: Whether it is literature, music, architecture or other subjects … you can certainly think of a topic about which you would like to learn more on one of our guided tours. Anyone who would like to combine a tour of Heidelberg with sporting activities will certainly be pleased to take part in a special tour: by bike, including a journey by ship or the Old Town rally: tell us what you prefer.
We also have just the right tour available for special groups of visitors such as the blind and vision-impaired, families and schoolchildren.
We look forward to meeting you and are ready to assist you in any way before and during your visit to Heidelberg.
InformationandreservationsHeidelberg Marketing GmbHPhone +49(0)6221.1422-23/-24/-25/-26Fax +49(0)[email protected]
For groups: City tours, Castle tours and supplementary activities
Heidelberg has long been a favorite desti-nation for groups of friends and colleagues and other travel groups. Heidelberg Mar-keting GmbH offers a number of attractive activities and services to ensure the success of these group visits.
We offer group tours tailored to include just the site, times and tour languages you require. On walks through the Old Town, Castle tours or a city tour, experienced tour guides will show you everything that has made Heidelberg so famous worldwide.
Ship excursions
From April to October one of the most beautiful ways to get around in Heidelberg is to take a journey into the Neckar Valley by ship. The “Weisse Flotte” docks at the Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg (Con-vention Center).
The solar-powered ship “Neckarsonne” is something special. Powered by solar en-ergy, the ship glides almost silently along the Neckar and its 360° glass paneling of-fers an unobstructed view in all directions. It docks at the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), Old Town side.
Departure times and ticket reservations at www.heidelberg-tourismus.de
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President Friedrich Ebert was the first democratic head of state 1919 – 1925. The President-Friedrich-Ebert-Memorial Foundation presents Ebert’s life and work by a modern permanent exhibition. It is situated between Alte Brücke, Heilig-Geist-Kirche and Universitätsplatz in Heidelberg. The foundation maintains a library as well as an archive and presents touring exhibitions.
Opening hours daily (except Monday) 10 – 18 h, Thursday until 20 h. Admission free. Free guided tours for groups available. Please call us in advance.
Reichspräsident-Friedrich-Ebert-Memorial Foundation
Museum: Pfaffengasse 18Office: Untere Straße 27 69117 Heidelberg | Germany
Phone 06221-91070friedrich@ebert-gedenkstaette.dewww.ebert-gedenkstaette.de
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Culinary Heidelberg – a matter of taste
Because travel and holidays should appeal to all the senses, we have of course also prepared special programs that pamper your taste buds.
Wine tasting in Heidelberg’s Old TownUnder the guidance of our wine expert you will have the opportunity of getting to know six wines in the restaurant Sud-pfanne, and then of fortifying yourself with a 2 course dinner. The special taste experience will be accom-panied by presentations on the wine- growing areas and the special character of the wines. Duration: about 1 hour plus the meal that follows.
Numberofparticipants: 8 – 18 personsPriceperperson: 36 ,00€
Wine tasting with a tour of the Old TownYou are bound to work up an appetite and get thirsty taking a one-hour tour through the twisting streets and lanes of the Old Town. So settle down after your tour to get acquainted with the region’s splendid red and white wines in the authentic atmo-sphere of the “Kulturbrauerei.” A wine ex-pert provides accompanying explanations. Snacks typical for the Palatinate accompany the wine tasting. After that a delicious meal is served. Duration: about 2 hours plus the meal that follows.
Numberofparticipants:10 – 40 personsPriceperperson: 49 ,00€
Wine and chocolate tastingWine and chocolate go together perfectly. Both have earned a reputation as “a part of human culture” and both are, enjoyed in moderation, good for your health as well as boasting of rich aromas. During the tasting, initially the color and texture will be exam-ined, then the smell, and finally the taste. All the more reason to test your fine palate with both. Duration: about 1.5 hours.
Numberofparticipants: 8 – 30 personsPriceperperson: 45 ,00€
Beer seminar with brewery tour and tour of Old TownYou always wanted to know how beer is brewed? Then you are in exactly the right place here at the Kulturbrauerei in the heart of the city. After a one-hour tour through the historic Old Town you will learn everything about the world of beer from a master brewer.The tour ends with a beer tasting with warm pretzels in the brewery cellar. After that, according to your wish, a plate of hors d’oeuvres, a tasty dish, or a three-course meal awaits you in the brewery dining room. Duration:about 2 hours plus the meal that follows.
Numberofparticipants: 10 – 40 persons Priceperperson:between 30,00 and 50 ,00€, depending on choice of meal
All offers can be booked for smaller or larger groups upon request.
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As one of Europe‘s leading medical institutions with an outstanding tradition, Heidelberg University Hospital welcomes patients from all parts of the world. By drawing on up-to-the-minute, world-class medical research, we are constantly improving diagnostic techniques and provide state-of-the-art treatment options. Every year half a million patients benefi t from our extensive clinical experience and innovations, visiting our modern facilities where they receive individual care from our friendly, English-speaking doctors and nurses.
Our outstanding areas of expertise are:• Oncology• Visceral and Heart Surgery• Cardiovascular Medicine• Neurology and Neurosurgery• Endocrinology• Gynaecology and Prenatal Medicine• Orthopaedics• Paediatrics
More information for international patients:www.heidelberg-university-hospital.com
Contact:Heidelberg University HospitalInternational Offi ceTelephone ++49 6221 56 6243Fax ++49 6221 56 8474International.offi [email protected]
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Heidelberg and its neighborhoods
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Legend:
Schloss(Castle)
RohrbacherSchlösschen(Rohrbach Castle)
SRH Hochschule(SRH Academy)
KongresshausStadthalle(Convention Center)
Stephanskloster(Abbey of St. Stephen)
St. Michaelskloster(Abbey of St. Michael)
Stift Neuburg(Neuburg Abbey)
Thingstätte(Amphitheater)
Tiefburg
Zoo
Orthopädie(Orthopedics)
Philosophenweg(Philosophers’ Walk)
Print Media Academy
Alte Brücke (Old Bridge)
Bergbahn (Funicular Railway)
Bergfriedhof (Mountain Cemetery)
Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit)
Tourist Information
Alte Universität(Old University)
Universitätskliniken(University Hospitals)
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Rohrbacher Str. 32 · 69115 Heidelberg · Phone: +49(0)6221-434 05-0 Fax: +49(0)6221-434 05-55 · [email protected]
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Welcome. Hotel ”Zur Alten Brücke”, which is part of the ”Nepomuk Inn”, is located in an early 18th century townhouse, and is a real eye-catcher on Platz vor der Alten Brücke (Old Bridge Square), after which the hotel is named.
In this area, where historic and contemporary architecture, tradition, nature and a mild climate merge, you can take a break from everyday life, relax and find new inspiration.
While being looked after in an informal atmosphere, find out about history and culture first hand, experience good local food, whether you‘re a holiday-maker or business traveller, attending a conference or interested in the culture.
Hotel Zur Alten Brücke | Obere Neckarstrasse 2 | 69117 Heidelberg, Germany | Phone +49 6221 739130
www.hotel-zur-alten-bruecke.de
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Festival of Lights in the Schlossgarten
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Schwetzingen Jazz Festival
Schwetzingen Christmas Market
Apr. 29 – June 13
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Sept. 27 – Oct. 18
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For instance, you can reach the forests of the Odenwald from the city in a few minutes. A large network of walking and hiking paths interconnects beautiful countryside where you will encounter hikers, mountain bikers and Nordic walkers. Those who like less demanding walks can explore the Bergstrasse connecting Heidel-berg with Darmstadt by bicycle, train, car, or even on foot. Beautiful localities with lots of half-timbered houses, vineyards, orchards and the earliest almond blossoms in Germany are among the hallmark attractions of this region.
In the west on the other side of the Rhine the convivial Palatinate tempts you with delicious food and good wine. The cities of Speyer and Worms, with their famous cathedrals, are two of this region’s most popular cities. All the possibilities offered by a large and modern city with the largest Baroque castle in Germany await visitors in nearby Mannheim. In Schwetzingen, in addition to its famous asparagus, visitor can delight in the magic of the “German Versailles” in one of the most beautiful castle gardens in Europe. Those who want time for contemplation while traveling can take one of the Neckar ships and enjoy the beauty of the Neckar valley along the Burgenstrasse (Castle Road).
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Speed and technology enthusiasts can visit the Formula I racetrack in Hockenheim or the museums of technology in Speyer and Sinsheim. For those who go in for sports, the region has many pools and lakes to swim in and beautifully designed golf courses.
FormoredetailedinformationonattractiveexcursionswithintheHeidelbergregion,pleasevisitthefollowingWebsites:www.kurpfalz-tourist.dewww.geo-naturpark.netwww.bergstrasse.dewww.burgenstrasse.dewww.deutsche-weinstrasse.dewww.nibelungen-siegfriedstrasse.dewww.oreg.dewww.m-r-n.com
Excursions in the regionHeidelbergisembeddedinavariedlandscapethatoffersmanydifferentexcursionsandactivities.
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