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Castle Castle · Kurpfalz · 191 m

Heidelberg Castle

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    Heidelberg Castle
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Heidelberg Castle - the famous ruin on the northern slope of the Königstuhl
Surrounded by green forests, the red sandstone ruins characterize the cityscape of Heidelberg.

The Counts Palatine of the Rhine built their first residence in Heidelberg. Over several centuries, the medieval castle developed into an impressive palace. After the Palatinate was involved in the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century, the walls of the castle were blown up. Around 1900, there was a debate as to whether the castle should be rebuilt. Representatives of the preservation of historical monuments prevailed and ensured that the castle was preserved as a ruin.

Opening times

Castle courtyard: Mon - Sun, public holiday 09:00 - 18:00

German Pharmacy Museum: Mon - Sun, public holiday 10:00 - 18:00

The palace garden is freely accessible during the day. Visits to the interior are only possible as part of a guided tour and last approx. one hour.

Price:

  • Adults 11,00 €
  • Reduced 5.50 €

The ticket includes the return journey on the mountain railroad to the castle, admission to the castle courtyard, a visit to the Great Barrel and admission to the German Pharmacy Museum.

Public transport

From Heidelberg main station take bus no. 33 or bus no. 20 to the Bergbahn stop, take the Bergbahn to Schloss station

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Directions

Via the B37

Parking

There are over 100 public, paid parking spaces for cars 500 meters away.

Coordinates

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49.410387, 8.715217
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49°24'37.4"N 8°42'54.8"E
UTM
32U 479341 5473117
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Schlosshof 1
69117 Heidelberg
Baden-Württemberg
+49 6221 53840 https://www.schloss-heidelberg.de/ E-mail: info@schloss-heidelberg.de
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