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"The city in its setting and entire surroundings may be said to have something ideal."(Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1797)Scarcely any other European city has had its praises so often sung as Heidelberg. The mysterious Heidelberg Castle, the picturesque Old Town, and as Goethe himselfstated, the perfection of its setting – in the nineteenth century, all of this attractedthe German romanticists, who immortalized Heidelberg in poetry, music, and art.Today the charm of Old Heidelberg is combined with a future-oriented andinternational focus.

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The poet Goethe praised Heidelberg almost modestly as having "something ideal" about it. But Mark Twain, thepragmatic Mississippi river pilot, speaks of "the lastpossibility of the beautiful."

Today a city with some 148.000 inhabitants, Heidelberg was once the royal residence of German Prince Electors,and for hundreds of years it was a focal point of Germanhistory. Closely connected with Heidelberg are the namesof such houses of nobility as Wittelsbach, Stuart, or Medici,of theologians such as Martin Luther, or political guressuch as Friedrich Ebert.

Strikingly evident is the beauty of Heidelberg’s setting and architecture: edged north and south by the forestedhillsides of the All Saints’ Mountain and the King’s Chair,Heidelberg lies where the Neckar river leaves theOdenwald Forest and ows onward into the Rhine valley.The baroque silhouettes of the houses, the elegant sweepof the bridge over the river, and the stately ruin of theregal castle towering above the town, blend with thesurroundings to present a visual image that is almostethereal.

Amidst this magical setting, the town pulsates with modern life. In the angular lanes of the Old Town, students,tourists, and long-time residents cross paths day andnight. Numerous stages beckon citizens and passers-byalike to enjoy the annual festivals for classics, jazz, lm,theater, and literature.

In Heidelberg’s oldest university, founded in 1386,

research at the highest level is being actively pursued. Atpresent some 30,000 students are matriculated, roughly afth of the population. It is largely the students who vestthe city with its cosmopolitan, international, and youthfulatmosphere. Positioned in one of the most dynamiceconomic regions of Germany, Heidelberg is among themost attractive conference and convention sites in theland.

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Heidelberg is considered one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. The harmonious ensemble of castle, Old Town andriver in the midst of mountains was an inspiration to thepoets and artists of the Romantic period, and has lostnone of its fascination today for millions of visitors from allover the world.

The symbol of the city, Heidelberg castle, lies some 70 meters or 230 feet above the Neckar on the hillside of

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Heidelberg’s local mountain, the King’s Chair. The ruins ofthe regal castle towering above the town are among themost impressive sights that a trip through Germany canoer the marveling traveller.

The city of the oldest university in Germany (founded in 1386, and since 2007 ocially a University of Excellence)looks back on more than 800 years of history: from theformer residence city of Germany’s Prince Electors up totoday’s modern and future-oriented center of knowledgeand economic growth. Among other achievements, in2007 Heidelberg was the nation-wide leader in theconservation of nature.

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Heidelberg Castle (with the Great Vat and theApothecary Museum)

The castle was erected on amedieval fortress complexhigh above Heidelberg. Forve centuries, the powerfulPrince Electors of thePalatinate region, members of

the House of Wittelsbach, resided here. In 1693, during the War of Palatinate Succession, the castle with itstowers was destroyed. The magnicent ruins became thesymbol of an entire epoch, the German Romantic period.Today during the annual summer Castle Festivals thecastle is an enchanting stage setting for numerousopen-air performances.

Address: Heidelberger Schloss, Schlosshof 1Phone: +49 6221 53 8431Internet: www.schloss-heidelberg.de

The Old Bridge (the Karl-Theodor-Bridge)

Together with its famedBridge Gate, which was once apart of the city wall, the bridgehas always been a symbol ofHeidelberg. The statues ofKarl-Theodor (who built and

gave his name to the current stone bridge) and of Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom and culture, standenthroned here above the Neckar. The Bridge Monkey,re-erected in the 1970’s on the Old Town side of thebridge, is one of the most popular photo motives. On theclosest bridge column, below the statue of Karl-Theodor,are chiseled the impressive ood markings of recentcenturies.

Phone: +49 6221 58 44 444Internet: www.heidelberg-tourismus.de

Heiligenberg mit PhilosophenwegPhilosophers’ Way isconsidered one of the mostbeautiful walkways in allEurope. The famed pathwaythat meanders along thesunny side of the All Saints’

Mountain has inspired countless scholars and poets through the centuries, and today oers visitors anunimpaired view of the castle and town, as well asnumerous benches on which to linger and enjoy thematchless panorama. Above Philosophers’ Way andacross from the King’s Chair mountain is the All Saints’Mountain, 439 meters or 1,440 feet above sea level. Onits the many footpaths, visitors can explore the stillpartially preserved celtic ring wall, the Roman Temple ofMercury, from the Mithra cult, the Thingstätte – a giganticopen-air stage from the time of National Socialism – andthe ruins of the monasteries of St. Michael and St.Stephan.


Heidelberg’s Mountain Railway and the King’sChair

Aim High – Reach the Topwith the Heidelberg MountainRailway For over a hundredyears, a ride on the MountainRailway, a funicular, has beena special experience in

Heidelberg. From the romantic Old Town, the railway takesHeidelberg’s visitors and residents rst to the castlestation, then to the Molkenkur station, and nally to the topof the King’s Chair Mountain, at a height of some 400meters or 1,300 feet above the Neckar valley.

Along the way there is much to discover. With the attractively priced Castle Ticket, the newly renovatedrailway transports you quickly and comfortably to the



castle and back again to the valley station. The entrancefee for the castle courtyard, the Great Vat building, and theGerman Apothecary Museum is included in the price.Those wishing to go higher can take the railway up to thenext stop, Molkenkur. Here, where in earlier times guestspartook of a coveted whey cure (Molken-Kur) in the hotel,today’s visitor can enjoy coee and cake on the spacious,sunny terrace looking onto the town.

While the lower funicular presents its streamlined form in dynamic silver grey, a change of trains at the Molkenkurstation propels you into nostalgia. From here onward, thehistoric original car designed of venerable wood in 1907,and completely restored in 2005, takes the visitor to thepeak of the King’s Chair and the surrounding forests. Thespectacular view, from a height of 567 meters or 1,860feet above sea level, is sublime. From the terrace of thefunicular station, the panorama stretches over the entireRhine-Neckar area to the chain of hills of the PalatinateWine Route. On a particularly clear day, the silhouette ofthe Vosges Mountains is visible in the west.

For fans of technology and history, the mountain railway oers a special treat: an exhibition in the charming oldbuilding transfers you to the early beginnings of the King’sChair railway, and the engine room itself is open forinspection. In 2004, the Heidelberg Mountain Railway wasdeclared a culturally signicant monument.

An outing with the mountain railway of Heidelberg’s public utility company is not only an entertaining experience, it isalso a tangible contribution to environmental and climateprotection. The mountain railway is a prime example forenvironmentally safe electromobility – and what’s more, iteliminates the search for a parking place!

Address: Talstation KornmarktPhone: +49 6221 51 32 150Internet: www.bergbahn-heidelberg.de

The Old University (with the UniversityMuseum, the Student Prison, the Alte Aulaand the University Library)

In the Alte Aula, the hallowedold lecture hall of the OldUniversity building, famousgraduate students havedefended their doctoral thesesand received their degrees for

some 300 years. Today the Alte Aula is the ceremonial hall of Heidelberg University. Mural paintings on the ceilingand front wall of the wood-panelled room represent thehistory of Germany’s oldest university. On the ground oorof the building, the three exhibition rooms of the UniversityMuseum trace in pictures, documents and German textsthe history of the 625 year old university.

Address: Grabengasse 1Phone: +49 6221 54 35 93Internet: www.uni-heidelberg.de

Student Prison

From 1778 to 1914, theuniversity’s young studentswere briey imprisoned herefor minor oenses, such aswillfully disturbing the peaceof the citizenry. Many of the

inmates passed the time away by immortalizing themselves on the walls of the prison with drawings,silhouettes, and expressive phrases. Their spirited artworkcan be admired today on a visit to the prison. Acombination ticket is available for entrance to the AlteAula and the prison (Karzer).

Address: Augustinergasse 2Phone: +49 6221 54 35 54



University libraryThe red sandstone facade ofthe library, adorned withsculpted gures and portraits,proclaims the signicance ofthe building that presides oversome 3 ½ millions books.

Within, the staircase landings display carved busts of famous scholars, and the library’s regularly changingexhibitions invite a closer look. A special attraction is the"Codex Manesse", the world-famous medieval collection ofsecular Lieder which once was part of Heidelberg’sBibliotheca Palatina.

Address: Plöck 107-109Phone: +49 6221 54 23 80Internet: www.ub.uni-heidelberg.de

Market Square with the Church of the HolySpirit

One of the city’s oldestsquares, Market Square isframed on the east by thetown hall and on the west bythe Church of the Holy Spirit.In the center of the square

stands the majestic Hercules Fountain, erected between 1706 and 1709 as a reminder of the immense eortsrequired to rebuild the city after its almost totaldestruction in the War of Palatinate Succession,1689-1693.

The Church of the Holy Spirit was constructed from 1400 by Ruprecht I as both a collegiate church and a nalresting place. The distinctive feature of the church is itsloft galleries, where originally the famed BibliothecaPalatina was housed as a safely enchained library, until itsabduction and transport to the Vatican in the Thirty Years’War. Today the Church of the Holy Spirit is the city’s mainProtestant church, and attracts visitors in large numbersto its concerts and church services.

Address: am MarktplatzPhone: +49 6221 21 117Internet: www.heiliggeistkirche.de

The Corn Market with Madonna

The Madonna statue on CornMarket was erected in thecourse of recatholisationeorts under Prince ElectorKarl Philipp. Created by Petervon den Branden in 1718, the

Corn Market Madonna is considered the most beautiful baroque statue in Heidelberg. On the western side of theCorn Market stands the stately Palais Prince Carl – from1788 an inn, till 1915 one of Heidelberg’s leading hotels,today an event venue with a magnicent Mirror Hall - andon the far eastern corner is the pale yellow house of theFrench Count de Graimberg. Charles de Graimbergbecame by his own volition and immense eorts theconservator of the castle and the founder of the city’s artcollections. Graimberg died in 1864, having lived to seehis dream of preserving the castle come true.

Karl’s Gate

The triumphal archway inhonour of Prince Elector KarlTheodor was erected at theeastern end of the citybetween 1775 and 1781,following plans drawn up by

the court architect Nicolas de Pigage. The Elector himself was present for the laying of the rst stone on October 2,1775, and it was also he who prompted the architect toblend elements from three submitted drafts into a nalfourth plan. Thus came about a classical construction inthe tradition of a Roman triumphal arch, crowned by fourPalatinate lions. In the middle section of the facade facingthe city are portraits of the Elector and his consort,beneath the electoral chapeau, while on the facade lookingaway from the city, the middle eld bears the dedicationinscription below a weaponry trophy with the coat of arms



of the Electoral Palatinate. The sculptures are the work ofPeter Simon Lamine. The gate was never entirelycompleted.

Convention and Municipal Hall Heidelberg

Heidelberg’s convention andmunicipal hall was erected in1903 during the 100thanniversary of the university’sexistence as a Badenuniversity. Positioned directly

on the Neckar in the heart of the Old Town, the building’s red sandstone facade and neo-classical architecture are adominant feature of the cityscape. The south side of thehall, facing the Neckar, displays portraits of Heidelbergprofessors and famous artists. The historic building ishighly esteemed as a unique site for conventions,conferences, and cultural events.

Address: Neckarstaden 24Phone: +49 6221 14 22 60, -61, -62Internet: www.heidelberg-kongresshaus.de

Museum of the Palatinate

The magnicent baroquePalais Morass, built in 1712,houses the art and art historycollections of the Museum ofthe Palatinate. The Museum’scomprehensive holdings in the

elds of paintings, graphics, sculpture, artisan craftworks, archaeology, and the history of the city, present a uniquepicture of the Palatinate of by-gone days and eras. TheRoman collection is a special favorite with children.

Address: Hauptstraße 97Phone: +49 6221 58 34 020Internet: www.museum-heidelberg.de

Prinzhorn CollectionUnique in the world is thiscollection of artistic workscreated by patients inpsychiatric institutions at theturn of the twentieth century.The artwork was collected by

the medical doctor and art historian Hans Prinzhorn.

Address: Voßstraße 2Phone: +49 6221 56 44 92Internet: www.prinzhorn.uni-hd.deMore Info: Psychiatric Clinic, University of Heidelberg

Memorial and Birthhouse of Friedrich Ebert,President of the Reich

Friedrich Ebert, the rstPresident of the WeimarerRepublic, was born in thissmall apartment in 1871. Inthe exhibition rooms of thememorial museum and in his

house of birth, the life and work of Friedrich Ebert and a vital piece of German history are brought to life.

Address: Pfaengasse 18Phone: +49 6221 91 070Internet: www.ebert-gedenkstaette.de

The Heidelberg Zoo

A perfect outing for the wholefamily is Heidelberg’swonderful zoo. Located in theNeuenheimer Feld area justover the Neckar, with abeautiful collection of trees, a

large children’s playground, and a children’s zoo for one-to-one encounters, the Heidelberg Zoo is consideredone of the most innovative zoos in Germany today.Founded in 1934 by the Nobel prize winner Carl Boschand the ornithologist Otto Fehringer, the zoo is divided intove separate theme areas. Central to all is the relationship



between man and animal.

Address: Tiergartenstraße 3Phone: +49 6221 64 550Internet: www.zoo-heidelberg.de

EATING

Just as versatile and multifaceted as Heidelberg itself is the immense scope of its culinary possibilities. From thepopular student pubs to restaurants that oer authenticpalatinate cooking, international specialties, and/or top ofthe line gastronomy, from early-morning coee to themidnight hours, the range from which to choose is nothingshort of delectable. To name but a few:

Schwarz Das Restaurant

In its peak location atop the all-glass Print Media Academy, the restaurant of the youngest two-star chef inGermany, Manfred Schwarz, oers a variety of sumptuousdelicacies made from the nest ingredients. Thepanoramic view on all sides is a crowning touch to theelegant atmosphere.

Address: Kurfürstenanlage 60Phone: +49 6221 75 70 30Internet: www.schwarzdasrestaurant.comMore Info: Bergheim

Weisser Bock - "The White Buck"

In the heart of the Old Town, the Weisser Bock’s team of experts present regional specialties with an internationalair. In summer the excellent meals and equally topservice can also be enjoyed outside.

Address: Große Mantelgasse 24Phone: +49 6221 90 000

Internet: www.weisserbock.deMore Info: Old Town

Kurfürstenstube im Europäischen Hof HotelEuropa - "The Electoral Parlour in the HotelEuropa"

The gourmet restaurant of Heidelberg’s ve-star hotel, the Hotel Europa, is known for the premium quality of itsgastronomy and service. Located close to the start ofHauptstrasse, its special ambiance bets its star rating.

Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 1Phone: +49 6221 51 50Internet: www.kurfuerstenstube.deMore Info: Old Town

Zum Ritter St. George - "To the Knight of SaintGeorge"

Situated directly on Market Square, the renowned restaurant in the city’s oldest surviving and most famoustown house, the "Hotel Ritter", oers year-round a varietyof seasonal and regional specialties. A Heidelberglandmark.

Address: Hauptstr. 178Phone: +49 6221 13 50Internet: www.ritter-heidelberg.deMore Info: Old Town

Restaurant Alter Mönchhof

German home cooking using freshest ingredients is the pride of the popular restaurant Alter Mönchhof, across theNeckar from Bismarck Square and easily accessible byfoot, bus or streetcar. Meals are served in the stylishrestaurant or in the restaurant’s idyllic garden.

Address: Mönchhofstr. 3Phone: +49 6221 98 50 921Internet: www.alter-moenchhof.deMore Info: Neuenheim

Das Lamm Heidelberg - "The Lamb"

The Handschuhsheim area has retained its old-world charm and is one of Heidelberg’s most popular districts. Inan historic building from 1660, "The Lamb" oers



excellent regional cooking, served in a choice of roomsranging from the vaulted cellar to the beer garden.

Address: Pfarrgasse 3Phone: +49 6221 47 930Internet: www.lamm-heidelberg.deMore Info: Handschuhsheim

Zum Achter - "To the Rowing Eight"

The restaurant of the Heidelberg Rowing Club bakes its own bread, serves beef and pork from BIO-breeding farmsexclusively, and oers a magnicent view. Located inprestigious Neuenheim, the restaurant also has a largedining hall and terrace looking onto the Neckar for familycelebrations and conferences.

Address: Neuenheimer Landstrasse 3aPhone: +49 6221 41 87 02Internet: www.zum-achter.comMore Info: Neuenheim

Zum Roten Ochsen - "To the Red Ox"

The Red Ox, one of Heidelberg’s oldest and best known student pubs, has remained in the same family hands forsix generations. The historic ambiance with the "man atthe piano" invites guests to enjoy home cooking of highquality in a setting that personies "Gemütlichkeit".

Address: Hauptstr. 217Phone: +49 6221 20 977Internet: www.roterochsen.deMore Info: Student restaurant in the Old Town

Schnookeloch

The historic student pub "Schnookeloch" is known for the congeniality of its evenings, with piano accompaniment,and for its wide variety of regional specialties. An authenticstudent gathering spot, popular with townspeople andvisitors as well.

Address: Haspelgasse 8Phone: +49 6221 13 80 80Internet: www.schnookeloch.deMore Info: Student restaurant in the Old Town

Zum Seppl

The student pub "Zum Seppl" is a time-honored locale in which townspeople, business people, tourists andstudents, all meet to spend an evening enjoying regionalspecialities and a glass of beer. The walls and ceilings arehung with old signs and placards conducive to anatmosphere of o-beat humor.

Address: Hauptstr. 213Phone: +49 6221 50 29 80Internet: www.zum-seppl.deMore Info: Student restaurant in the Old Town

Wirtshaus zum Nepomuk - "The Inn toNepomuk"

The inn of the Hotel "Zur Alten Brücke" is popular for its diversied menu of German dishes, its atmosphere bothrustic and chic, and its close proximity to the Old Bridge. Astatue of Saint Nepomuk, the patron saint of bridges,stands on the far side of the Neckar across from the inn.

Address: Obere Neckarstr. 2Phone: +49 6221 73 91 30Internet: www.hotel-zur-alten-bruecke.de/geschichte.htmlMore Info: Old Town

Zum Güldenen Schaf - "To the Golden Sheep"

In the midst of Heidelberg’s Old Town, "Zum Güldenen Schaf" transports its guests into the richness ofHeidelberg’s history, with a variety of dining areas tochoose from. The menu items change with the season andbring a mediterranean air to the regional and historicaldishes.

Address: Hauptstr. 115Phone: +49 6221 20 879Internet: www.schaf-heidelberg.deMore Info: Old Town

Hugo Wine & Dine

In "Hugo Wine & Dine", an atmosphere of informality is combined with rst-rate service and creative cooking thatfeatures all-fresh ingredients. The impressive wine cellaroers a wide choice of top quality wines from European



vineyards.

Address: Rohrbacherstr. 47Phone: +49 6221 58 60 120Internet: www.hugo-hd.deMore Info: West Town

Goldener Hecht - "The Golden Pike"

Directly at the Old Bridge, looking onto the Neckar, guests may enjoy regional specialities with rst-rate service eitherin the rustic interior rooms, with their intriguing wallpaintings of historic times and personages, or on warmdays in the private beer garden.

Address: Steingasse 2Phone: +49 6221 65 99 222Internet: www.goldener-hecht-heidelberg.euMore Info: Old Town

CAFES

Along Hauptstrasse (literally Heidelberg’s "Main Street") and the picturesque lanes of the Old Town, as well as inthe adjoining districts of Neuenheim and Handschuhsheim,numerous cafés, each unique and individual in its styleand oerings, adorn the streetscene and invite you toenjoy a German tradition: the café break.

Café Schafheutle

In Café Schafheutle, Heidelberg’s elegant garden café, one can not only savour classic café delicacies – all made onthe premises – but also select from a menu of hot or colddishes throughout the day. Diverse seating areas includinga winter/summer garden create an atmosphere ofwarmth and distinctive charm.

Address: Hauptstr. 94

Phone: +49 6221 14 68 0Internet: www.cafe-schafheutle.deMore Info: Old Town

Strohauer´s Cafe Alt Heidelberg

Steeped in tradition, the café house of the confectioner family Strohauer oers a wide variety of cakes, pies,gateaux and tarts all made by hand from traditional familyrecipes. A selection of beers and wines and an Englishmenu add to the appeal.

Address: Hauptstr. 49Phone: +49 6224 1726 0Internet: www.strohauer.deMore Info: Old Town

Café Burkardt

In the inner courtyard of the Friedrich Ebert Memorial, as well as in the comfortable rooms inside the café, CaféBurkardt oers a chance to relax in an atmosphere ofauthentic Gemütlichkeit with ne homemade cakes andcooking. Popular for generations with students and artistsas well as townspeople and visitors.

Address: Untere Str. 27Phone: +49 6221 166620Internet: www.cafe-burkardt.deMore Info: Old Town

Florian Steiner

The café of the German master coee roaster Florian Steiner is situated in a heritage-protected brick house inprestigious Neuenheim. Prized for outstanding coee andcakes, "Florian Steiner" is also popular in the evening forits selection of wines and tapas.

Address: Lutherstr. 28Phone: +49 6221 65 08 233Internet: www.oriansteiner.comMore Info: Neuenheim

Blu°

Outstanding is the view over the Neckar from the roof-top terrace of "Blu°", at landing pier 4 between ConventionHall and the Old Bridge. The enchantment can be



experienced day or night whether with coee, a cocktail, ora glass of wine to accompany a meal.

Address: Neckarstaden 25Phone: +49 6221 98 52 797Internet: www.blu-heidelberg.deMore Info: Old Town

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Heidelberg is vivacious and full of life, as bets a universitytown. Nighttime revellers have an endless array of waysand places to congregate, from rustic student pubs tonightclubs, jazz clubs, and music clubs.

Pub Mile "Untere Strasse"

Untere Strasse ("Lower Street", parallel to Hauptstrasse) isreminiscent of a mediterranean old-town alleyway.Unusual boutiques are side by side with novel studentpubs, and night life pulsates here throughout the week.

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Max Bar

On Market Square in Heidelberg, "Max Bar" introduces an atmosphere of authentic Parisian charm. Artists, students,workmen and academicians come to Max Bar not only forcoee and the daily papers but also in the evening, whenthe pace picks up.

Address: Marktplatz 5Phone: +49 6221 24 419Internet: www.max-bar-heidelberg.deMore Info: Old Town

Hemingway’s Heidelberg

The scenic bar with a maritime-rustical atmosphere

attracts guests and Heidelberg regulars alike for aconvivial evening with cocktails, or a beer in the beergarden. Close to the Neckar river and to Convention Hall, ashort stroll from Bismarck Square.

Address: Fahrtgasse 1Phone: +49 6221 16 50 33Internet: www.hemingways-hd.deMore Info: Old Town

SKYlounge Der Turm - "SKYlounge TheTower"

Where in days of old a bell foundry was in full swing, todayon the eighth oor of a tower house guests toast oneanother with ne cocktails and enjoy a far-reaching viewthat is nothing short of magnicent. The style of decor issimple elegance.

Address: Alte Glockengießerei 9Phone: +49 6221 43 49 68Internet: www.skylounge-heidelberg.deMore Info: Bergheim

Print Media Lounge

Directly across from the main train station, the sparkling glass exterior of the Print Media Academy is already alandmark. Ever since the Lounge on the ground oor of thebuilding came into existence, it has been one of the mostfrequented spots for Heidelberg nightlife. A choicerendezvous for all generations.

Address: Kurfürstenanlage 60Phone: +49 6221 65 39 49Internet: www.printmedialounge.deMore Info: Bergheim

CAVE 54

In the rustic cellar vaults of the oldest student jazz club, a colourful live program is presented every month. Jazzgreats such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, DizzyGillespie, Oscar Peterson, and Lionel Hampton havehonored "Cave 54" with an appearance. Today just as 50years ago, Cave 54 is a popular meeting place in the OldTown for rst-hand experience of good music enjoyed with



a glass of wine.

Address: Krämergasse 2Phone: +49 6221 27 840Internet: www.cave54.deMore Info: Old Town

Tangente

The Tangente has been known for 30 years as a young, innovative dance club. The small club in the heart of theOld Town has people dancing in no time with its colorfulmix of club- and house-sounds.

Address: Kettengasse 23Phone: +49 6221 16 94 45Internet: www.t-club-hd.deMore Info: Old Town

Nachtschicht - "Night Shift"

The stylish decor and varying DJs of the "Night Shift", not far from the main railway station, have long guaranteedgood vibes for young crowds from Thursday throughSaturday nights.

Address: Bergheimerstr. 147Phone: +49 6221 43 85 50Internet: www.nachtschicht.comMore Info: Bergheim

Schwimmbad Club - "The Swimmingpool Club"

For decades a legendary meeting point, where Nirvana andSoundgarden have given guest appearances. Liveconcerts, dance oors on multiple stories, an open-airdisco with a sophisticated lighting system and a vibratingdance oor: a unique bass feeling is guaranteed.

Address: Tiergartenstr. 13Phone: +49 6221 47 02 01Internet: www.schwimmbad-club.deMore Info: Neuenheim

EVENTS

Scarcely any other German city of comparable size allows itself such a multifacetted and comprehensive program ofcultural events as does Heidelberg. From the internationalmusic festival "Heidelberg Spring" to the summer CastleFestivals and the jazz festival "Enjoy Jazz" – not forgettingthe Castle Illuminations in June, July, and September, andas the atmospheric Grande Finale of the year, the magicalChristmas Market – Heidelberg oers a plethora of culturaldelights the whole year long. In between, such insiders’tips as the Chanson Festival "schöner lügen", theHeidelberg Bach Week, or the Heidelberg Literature Days,ensure Heidelberg’s enthusiastic residents and visitors anunending source of enrichment and pleasure.

January/February

Carambolage: cabaret andsmall-scale performing arts inthe Karl’s Gate Railway StationThe festival for cabaret andsmall-scale performing arts"Carambolage" attracts all

fans of intelligent entertainment into the Karl’s Gate Railway Station ("Karlstorbahnhof") at the far end ofHauptstraße. For two full weeks, laughter holds reign, withcomedy, cabaret, music, and stand-up performances thatfeature exciting concepts and great names.

Internet: www.karlstorbahnhof.de



February/MarchSchöner lügen – the festivalfor new German chanson NewGerman chansons and liederwith intelligent humor arepresented by the inventiveDoers and Shakers of

"schöner lügen" each year anew. All admirers of the chanson can look forward to poetic, provocative, bizarreevenings in Heidelberg-Bergheim and the Opera Tent.

Internet: www.schoenerluegen.de

March/April

International Music FestivalHeidelberg Spring "HeidelbergSpring" is the largest musicfestival in the entire region,attracting tens of thousandsof visitors each year to the

some 90 events. Heidelberg Spring is not only a festival ofthe "stars" - above all, it is a festival of meeting andexchange.

Internet: www.heidelberger-fruehling.de

April/May

Heidelberg Stückemarkt(Market of Plays) To discoverand promote new playwritersis the idea behind theHeidelberg Market of Plays, anannual event for many years.

Since its inception, the Market of Plays has developed into one of the most important theater festivals in the Germanlanguage. With interesting new plays and their authors,and outstanding performances from other stages, aconcentrated week of contemporary theater in Heidelbergawaits audiences from near and far.

Internet: www.heidelberger-stueckemarkt.de

On the first Saturday in June / secondSaturday in July / first Saturday in September

Every year, the majestic castleruins are again spotlightedduring the traditional andunforgettable CastleIlluminations with reworks.When night falls, the skies

light up! The Neckar River and Philosophers’ Way are the best locations for watching the marvel, which startsaround 10 p.m. The stage is set before each CastleIllumination with a festive concert at 6:15 p.m. in theChurch of the Holy Spirit. Among the pieces performed isHändel’s Fireworks Music.

Internet: www.heidelberg-tourismus.de

June/July

Heidelberg Castle Festival Insummer, some of the themost beautiful stages in theworld are high above the townin the romantic HeidelbergCastle. The idyllic atmosphere

draws visitors from around the globe, as well as townspeople, to the diverse stages and scenic backdropsof this matchless ruin. Up to 30.000 people a year attendthe numerous festival productions, which range fromdrama, concerts and dance to operettas and arias.


Late September

Fall Festival The Old Town"Fall Festival" is multi-faceted.Medieval markets,handcrafters’ markets, eamarkets, and an array ofbooths with regional culinary

specialties, invite the public to stroll along and to sample the wares. A comprehensive cultural programme with



theater, the art of painting, a poetry slam, readings, andlive music, extends the number of ways to enjoy theall-day festival that continues on into the night.


October/November

Enjoy Jazz, InternationalFestival for Jazz and SundryEach year, for seven gloriousweeks, the renowned jazzfestival "Enjoy Jazz" providesan autumn lled with musical

highlights. Countless international greats in the world of jazz have taken part in the festival in recent years. Themotto of Enjoy Jazz is its programme: to enjoy thepleasure of jazz!

Internet: www.enjoyjazz.de

November

International Film FestivalMannheim-Heidelberg Theinternational Film FestivalMannheim-Heidelberg is thesixth oldest international lmfestival in the world (after

Venice, Cannes, Berlin, Locarno, and Kalovy Vary). Eagerly awaited annually by its enthusistic fans, the festival isdedicated to the discovery of new international talents,and shows only lms which have not yet appeared at anyother large festival.

Internet: www.imh.de

November/DecemberHeidelberg Christmas MarketEvery year at 5 p.m. on thelast Wednesday in November,Heidelberg’s ChristmasMarket is festively opened onMarket Square by the

symbolic Christchild. From then on until just before Christmas, the town is aglow in the wintry enchantment ofChristmastime. More than 140 booths distributed overHeidelberg’s large and small squares oer an endlessvariety of everything that makes the season special. Theenticing aromas of regional specialities waft through theair by day and night, and a cup of hot mulled wine neverfails to warms hands and hearts. For children, thecarousels, sights and sounds are magical.

The castle too takes on a fairytale atmosphere with its own Castle Christmas programme.

Internet: www.heidelberg-tourismus.de, www.schloss-heidelberg.de

November/January

"Christmas on Ice’’ at the footof the castle Daily from 10a.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Karl’sSquare at the foot of thecastle, one of the mostbeautiful open-air ice skating

rinks in Germany welcomes skaters whether accomplished or beginners. To the soft sounds ofChristmas music, residents and guests of all ages glideover the ice below the romantic, majestic background ofthe castle ruins.




SLEEPING

For friendly and professional assistance with everything concerning an overnight stay or renting a room inHeidelberg, Heidelberg Marketing GmbH is available underthe telephone number: +49 6221 58 402 26/-24. You may also book your accomodations simply and easily over our Home Page:www.heidelberg-tourismus.de.

A partial selection of hotels in various categories follows, as a sampling of the possibilities available:

Europäischer Hof Hotel - "Hotel Europa"

The Hotel Europa isconsidered the most beautifulhotel in Heidelberg and themetropolitan Rhine-Neckarregion. Ever since 1865, the5-star superior private hotel

with 118 rooms, three restaurants, one bar, ten rooms for conferences and events, and the panorama Spa withswimming pool, tness area, and rooftop terrace, has beenthe distinctive haven away from home for internationaltourists and travellers. Legendary are its timeless charmand personal service. The name stands for European hotelculture.

Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 1Phone: +49 6221 51 50Internet: www.europaeischerhof.com

Seminar Centre and Guesthouse of the SRH

The Guesthouse of the SRH (Stiftung Rehabilitation Heidelberg) provides comfortable overnight

accommodation at a fair price. The 84 single and twelvedouble rooms are in a quiet park area. The Seminar Centrehas oered since 2001 the perfect frame for events,conferences, conventions or seminars. Certications suchas BIN EN ISO 9001:2008, "ServiceQuality Germany" and"Chosen Conventions Hotel for Wellness" conrm theconsistently high quality of SRH’s standards.

Address: Bonhoeerstr. 12Phone: +49 6221 88 11 88Internet: www.seminarzentrum.srh.de

Hotel Holländer Hof Heidelberg

The Holländer Hof Hotel’sunsurpassed setting in the OldTown, directly at the OldBridge, oers a magnicentview of the Neckar River andPhilosophers’ Way. All of

Heidelberg’s main attractions are within a few moments’ short stroll. A friendly and expert sta welcomes guestswarmly to the hotel of long-standing tradition and is happyto be of assistance.

Address: Neckarstaden 66Phone: +49 6221 60 500Internet: www.hollaender-hof.de

Hotel Bayrischer Hof Heidelberg

The Bayrischer Hof Hotel liescentral to the heart ofHeidelberg and provides theideal starting point for visits toHeidelberg’s numerous sightsand attractions. Founded in

1856, the hotel was completely refurbished and renovatedin 2007 – 2008. Today it oers comfortable rooms ofmodern design, with a choice of size and special features.

Address: Rohrbacherstrasse 2Phone: +49 6221 872880Internet: www.bayrischer-hof-heidelberg.com



Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten - "Hotel FourSeasons"

The Four Seasons Hotel islocated at the historic OldBridge, close to all ofHeidelberg’s famouslandmarks. In addition tosingle and double rooms, the

hotel oers numerous family rooms for from three to ve people, as well as two vacation apartments. Ten parkingplaces are available directly at the hotel.

Address: Haspelgasse 2Phone: +49 6221 24164Internet: www.4-jahreszeiten.de

Hotel zum Pfalzgrafen - "Hotel to the CountPalatine"

The Hotel Zum Pfalzgrafenlies in a small side street inthe immediate vicinity of theUniversity and Hauptstrasse.In addition to single anddouble rooms, the hotel has

numerous family rooms for three to ve people, as well as two vacation apartments. Eight parking places areavailable directly at the hotel.

Address: Kettengasse 21Phone: +49 6221 27619Internet: www.hotel-zum-pfalzgrafen.de

Hotel Heidelberg

Comfortable and close to thecity center, yet secluded fromthe hustle and bustle, is thenon-smoking, country-styleHotel Heidelberg. With arestaurant, lounge, and

terrace, free Wireless LAN and parking, and a friendly welcome. The home page lists attractive prices andspecial oers. Recommended by leading travel information

sources including the adfc (German Cycling Club).

Address: Heuauerweg 35Phone: +49 6221 71040Internet: www.hotelheidelberg.com

Ferienwohnung Stadler - "VacationApartment Stadler"

A bright, comfortable andcompletely equipped vacationapartment situated on ascenically charming, quiet andsunny hillside at the edge ofthe Ziegelhausen woods. The

large terrace oers a magnicent view far into the valley and onto the King’s Chair, Heidelberg’s local mountain.Excellent bus connections to the Old Town, the clinics, andHeidelberg’s many famed landmarks, ensure that your carcan be left securely parked in the parking area while youexplore the city or the surrounding pathways.

Address: Höhenstr. 20Phone: +49 6221 80 95 86Internet: www.fewo-heidelberg.de

Jugendherberge Heidelberg - "HeidelbergYouth Hostel"

Heidelberg’s attractive,popular youth hostel lies inthe northwest of the city inNeuenheimer Feld, directly onthe Neckar River. The youthhostel is surrounded by a host

of recreational facilties such as the zoo, the botanical garden, an open-air swimming pool, and many sportsgrounds. Only ten minutes from the main railway stationwith bus 31 or 32 to the bus stop "Jugendherberge."

Address: Tiergartenstr. 5Phone: +49 6221 651190Internet: www.jugendherberge-heidelberg.de



Campingplatz Heidelberg - "CampingHeidelberg"

Relax completely and enjoythe informal, internationalatmosphere of the campsiteand its surroundings."Camping Heidelberg" liesdirectly on the Neckar in the

Schlierbach section of Heidelberg, approximately four kilometers from the Old Bridge, a ve-minute bus ride tothe center of town. A friendly team is on hand to welcomeand assist you.

Address: Schlierbacher Landstr. 151Opening hours: Open from the beginning of April to mid OctoberPhone: +49 6221 802506Internet: www.camping-heidelberg.de

SHOPPING

To stroll through Heidelberg is a treat, for at every step thesense of history intertwines with the young scene of auniversity town, and window shopping on cobblestones isa serendipitous mix. Hauptstrasse is Heidelberg’sshopping mile per se: approximately one mile long,Hauptstrasse presents all the names and brands that oneexpects from a high quality international shopping venue.And the small lanes on either side of Hauptstrasse oertreasures of their own. Unique discoveries await today’shunters and gatherers at every corner.

Swarovski

Experience the sparkling world of Swarovski in the Boutique Heidelberg. Submerge yourself in the brilliance ofthe crystals and the enchantment of the collection’s

elegance. Be it a design of timeless sophistication or anextravagant eye-catcher – with the aordable luxury ofSwarovski, every woman can reinvent herself and bring amagical beam of light into daily life.

Address: Hauptstr. 85Phone: +49 6221 5860504

Sobral Shop

In Heidelberg’s Old Town, rightat the Old Bridge, exists the asyet only shop in Germany forthe internationally acclaimedjewelry and accessories of theBrazilian designer Carlos

Sobral. The newest collections of Sobral’s gems, in brilliantcolors captured in articial resin, are to be found hereexclusively. Contemporary design with a unique andrenowned air.

Address: Steingasse 12Phone: +49 6221 65 47 750Internet: www.sobraldesign.de

Bernsteinladen - "The Amber Shop"

BERNSTEINLADEN ELA ARNOLD. Ela Arnold’s heart belongs to the "gold from the north": amber, prized asjewelry for 13,000 years. Discover Ela Arnold’s treasuresexhibiting the nest workmanship, aesthetic design, andgreat diversity of colors and forms, in the midst ofHeidelberg’s pedestrian zone. Individual jewelry rangingfrom rings to bracelets, chains and necklaces, earrings andaccessories, are to be found in all variations in the shop’slovely setting.

Address: Hauptstraße 155Phone: +49 6221 6526590Internet: www.bernstein-laden.de



Studentkusshaus - "The Student Kiss"As a sweet symbol of the cityand a charming souvenir, theStudent Kiss captures againand again the hearts ofvisitors and long-timeresidents. It is after all the

traditional Heidelberg speciality, and with the true story behind its invention, it also characterizes Heidelberg’scongenial style of life. An authentic, and delicious, taste ofthe history of Heidelberg.

Address: Haspelgasse 16Phone: +49 6221 22 345Internet: www.studentenkuss.com

Souvenir Shop and Tourist Information at theMain Train Station

In the Tourist Informationcenter at Heidelberg’s maintrain station, you will receive awarm greeting and friendlyassistance from our team ofco-workers. In addition, a wide

selection of typical and original Heidelberg souvenirs, postcards, travel guides, and much more, is available toenhance your visit to the city.

Address: Bahnhofsvorplatz/Willy-Brandt-Platz 1Phone: +49 6221 58-44444Internet: www.heidelberg-tourismus.de

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Before you start your trip:

Perhaps you would like to have additional information or brochures about the city before your trip begins. OnInternet under www.heidelberg-tourismus.de you candownload the latest brochures at your convenience.Individual consultation and information about allaccommodations, city tours, and package oers isavailable free of change from Heidelberg Marketing GmbH.

Center for Reservations

Tel.: +49 6221 58 402 26Fax: +49 6221 58 402 22E-Mail: [email protected]: www.heidelberg-tourismus.de

Arriving by air

in Mannheim:City Airport Mannheim (approximately 15 kilometers / lessthan 10 miles from Heidelberg)Streetcar number 5 reaches Heidelberg in approximately 30 minutes.



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The cost of a taxi is approximately € 25.00.Tel.: +49 621 41 93 90Internet: www.ugplatz-mannheim.de

in Frankfurt:Frankfurt Airport City (approximately 80 kilometers / 50 miles from Heidelberg)

The Airport Shuttle Service TLS oers a reasonably priced connection between Frankfurt Airport and Heidelberg.For information and booking: Tel.: +49 6221 58 402 24 or under [email protected]: www.heidelberg-tourismus.de

The Lufthansa Airport Bus takes passengers directly to Heidelberg from Terminal 1 at Arrival Hall B. An advancereservation is recommended.Internet: www.lufthansa-airportbus.de

Deutsche Bahn: trains run from Frankfurt airport to Heidelberg with one change in Mannheim. The main-linestation lies across from Terminal 1.Internet: www.bahn.de

other nearby airports:

Baden-Airpark Airport Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden (approximately 90 kilometers / 55 miles from Heidelberg)

Transfer: Baden-Airpark-Express Shuttlebus takes passengers to Heidelberg’s main railway station.Internet: www.badenairpark.de

Stuttgart Airport (approximately 120 kilometers / 75 miles from Heidelberg)The S-Bahn runs directly from Stuttgart Airport to Stuttgart’s main railway station, which is connected withHeidelberg by the ICE, IC and EC railway networks.Internet: www.ughafen-stuttgart.de

Frankfurt Hahn Airport (approximately 150 kilometers / 93 miles from Heidelberg)The Hahn Express Shuttlebus takes passengers to the main railway station in Heidelberg.Internet: www.hahn-express.de

Arriving by train

Heidelberg is well integrated into the German and European railway systems. Examples: Frankfurt toHeidelberg in one hour, Cologne to Heidelberg in twohours, Zurich or Paris to Heidelberg in three and a halfhours, Amsterdam to Heidelberg in ve hours.

Telephone service number of the railway: +49 1805 99 66 33 (42 Euro-cents per minute)Timetable information free of charge: +49 800 150 7090Internet: www.bahn.de

Internet: www.bahn.de

Arriving by car

Autobahns A 5 and A 656 go directly to Heidelberg. More than 7,500 parking places are available in the inner city. A parking guidance system directs visitors reliably toa free parking place from the moment they enter the city.The locations of the parking garages are clearly markedon our city map.

Our tip: Four of Heidelberg’s attractive areas, where you may also park in a high-rise garage: centrally located,uncomplicated, chic, and in the heart of the city are theparking garages P6 Kraus, P10 Friedrich-Ebert-Platz, P12Kornmarkt/Castle, and P16 Nordbrückenkopf.Postal address: Stadtwerke Heidelberg, Garagen GmbH, Postfach 105540, 69045 HeidelbergTel.: +49 6221 51 30E-Mail: [email protected]: www.swhd.de

Free parking (unattended) is available at the Neuer



Messplatz ("New Fairgrounds"), Kirchheimer Weg, in theKirchheim district of Heidelberg. From there, you reach theOld Town (Bismarck Square) with streetcar 26 or bus 33(via the main railway station) in around 10 minutes.Internet: www.heidelberg.de/parken

Public transport

Heidelberg’s short-distance transport network, consisting of the S-Bahn railway and the streetcar and bus system, isoptimally developed. From outside the main railwaystation, you have quick and easy access to the Old Townand the various parts of the city, reaching the Old Town in5 to 7 minutes. A one-way City Ticket for the streetcar(please purchase before boarding the streetcar) or bus(may be purchased from the driver) costs € 1.10. Anall-day ticket for a group of up to 5 persons, good fortravel in all directions, is € 9.30.

Kundenzentrum (Customers’ Center):

Address: Kurfürstenanlage 62Phone: +49 6221 46 54 444Internet: www.rnv-online.de

HeidelbergBeWelcomeCARD

The HeidelbergBeWelcomeCARD enables you to experience a great number of attractions simply andeconomically. The HeidelbergBeWelcomeCARD is availablefor a stay of one, two, or four days, and for families fortwo days.

Free benets with the Card:

Castle ticket:With the HeidelbergBeWelcomeCARD you receive also the castle ticket. This ticket blends a ride on the funicular anda visit to the castle into one unique experience. Your tripto the castle begins on a relaxed – and environmentallynurturing – note, at the funicular station just o of CornMarket. The castle ticket covers your trip to and from thecastle funicular station, on one of the most modern

electrically operated city cable cars in Germany, plusentrance to the castle courtyard, the Great Vat buildingwith the largest wooden wine vat in the world, the famousview from the terrace, and the unique German ApothecaryMuseum.

Free travel with the public transport system:The HeidelbergBeWelcomeCARD entitles the bearer for the inscribed period of validity to travel with all busses,streetcars and approved trains (with the Deutsche Bahn:RE, RB, and S-Bahn,second class) of the linked transport system VRN in the greater zone of Heidelberg (Zone 125).

All variations of the HeidelbergBeWelcomeCARD ensure attractive reductions. Whether for guided or non-guidedtours, visits to museums, cultural enrichments,restaurants, or shopping – with theHeidelbergBeWelcomeCARD, Heidelberg is even moreenjoyable!

Available in the Tourist Information Centers


Taxi

All ocially registered cab drivers display within the cab a numbered proof of identity.

Taxi Center HeidelbergTel.: +49 6221 30 20 30Internet: www.taxizentrale-heidelberg.de

Taxi HD direktTel.: +49 6221 73 90 90Internet: www.taxihdirekt.de

Bike Hire

Bicycle Rental Heidelberg at the Old BridgeAddress: Neckarstaden 52



Tel.: +49 6221 65 44 460Internet: www.fahrradverleih-heidelberg.de

radhof BERGHEIMAddress: Bergheimer Strasse 101, and in the main railway station on Track 1bTel.: +49 6221 65 99 452Internet: www.fahrrad-heidelberg.de

DB-Fahrradmietsystem "Call a bike"Willy-Brandt-Platz 1 (main train station)Tel.: +49 7000 522 5522 (phone call prices on the conventional German telephone network: Monday throughFriday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: 12.6 Euro-cents per minute atother times 6.3 Euro-centsper minute. For communications via mobile phones, pricesvary according to the circumstances.)Internet: www.callabike-internaktiv.de

Cruises

A boatride on the Neckar is a popular activity, and shows Heidelberg’s special triad of river, town and castle fromanother perspective.

The Rhine Neckar Passenger Boatride Company oers trips through the beautiful Neckar Valley from Heidelbergto Neckargemünd (approximately one hour) or further toNeckarsteinach (approximately one and a half hours). Onboard, guests hear information in German, English, andFrench, about the river and the towns and sights on eitherside.

Landing pier: Neckarstaden 25Tel.: +49 6221 20 181Internet: www.rnf-schifahrt.de

For the unique experience of gliding almost soundlessly over the river, take a 50-minute ride with thesolar-powered "Neckarsonne" boat: the largest and mostmodern stainless steel solar catamaran in the world.

Coee, tea, cake, and /or wine is available, and informationabout Heidelberg is oered in German and English.

Landing pier: by the Old BridgeTel.: +49 7263 409 284Internet: www.hdsolarschi.com

City Tours

Guided tour of the Old Town, on foot:Length: 1½ hoursApril through October: In English: Friday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. In German: daily at 10:30 a.m., Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.November through March: Not oered in English for this period In German: Friday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday (except on holidays) at 10:30 a.m.Meeting Point: Market Square at the main entrance to the Town Hall

City tour by bus, with castle visit and funicular:A voyage of discovery in German and English, by bus through the town, followed by a visit to the castle on foot.Guests return to the Old Town via the funicular (includedin price).Length: 2 hoursApril through October: Thursday and Friday at 1:30 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 and at 3:00 p.m.November through March: Saturday (except on holidays) at 1:30 p.m. Meeting Point: Karl’s Square, on Hauptstrasse below the castlePlease Note. On the day of the Fall Festival and throughout the season of Advent (mid-November throughDecember 22), Karl’s Square is inaccessible to trac. TheMeeting Point for the city tour by bus at these times is thebus stop "Peterskirche", above the University Library, inthe direction going towards the tunnel.



Additionally, a wide selection of Theme Tours is found under www.heidelberg-stadtführungen.deTel.: +49 6221 58 402 23, -24, -25

Pharmacy

Most pharmacies observe the usual opening hours for shops, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Some may choose to remainopen until 8 p.m. Pharmacies are closed on Sunday, but anemergency service on a rotating basis is always available,see below:

Pharmacy emergency service:

Internet: www.lakbw.notdienst-portal.de

Dentists

Emergency dental service

Phone: +49 6221 56 39 863

Telephone

Country code of Germany: +49

Area code of Heidelberg: (0) 6221

Electricity

230 V / 50Hz

PopulationApproximately 148.000

CurrencyEuro, €1 = 100 cents

Opening hoursLarger shops such as department stores are open from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. someremain open longer. On Sunday, shops are generally closed,with the exception of smaller souvenir shops. Fillingstations (gasoline/petrol) and the main train station alsooffer a small selection of grocery and household productsbeyond regular opening hours.

Internetwww.heidelberg-tourismus.de

NewspapersRhein-Neckar-Zeitung (RNZ)

Emergency numbersPolizeinotruf 110

Feuerwehr und Rettungsdienst 112

Tourist informationTourist Information at the Main Railway StationWilly-Brandt-Platz 169115 HeidelbergTel.: +49 6221 584 44 44Fax: +49 6221 584 02 54E-Mail: [email protected] hours:April 1 through October 31: Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday and Holidays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.November 1 through March 31: Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday and Holidays: closed

Tourist Information in the Town Hall (Market Square)Opening hours, throughout the year: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday and Holidays: closed



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