Traveling to Heidelberg Germany for Spring Break. Recommendations on what I must see and do.?

Question

My nephew (13) and I will be in Heidelberg for 5 days during spring break (2nd week of March). I would love some input from those in the community who have been and/or are familiar with the area. What should I definately do and/see while there? I am interested in child friendly activities, but I also plan to make some time for more adult activities as well. Thanks!

Answer 1

First, go to http://www.heidelberg.de (in German & English).  Heidelberg is a wonderful, old and beautiful city.  Weather can be sometimes very cold & chilly in March, so be sure to have an umbrella and some warm clothes with you.

You also should go to the website of Heidelberg's Tourism Office at http://www.cvb-heidelberg.de/index_eng.h... (in English) and ask for some tourist information or infos by email or postal mail.

More infos on Heidelberg here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg (in English)

I live in Northern Germany and unfortunately, I have never been to Heidelberg yet.   All I know it's one of Germany's most beautiful and oldest cities.

Greetings from Germany! :-))

Answer 2

I make the short drive to Heidelberg at least once a month. It is a wonderful city. From were ever you choose to stay take the local train or bus to "Bismark Platz" and from there walk to the castle. From Bismark Platz you'll be able to see the castle up on the hill and see 2 cathedrals in between. Saturday is the best day to go there are street performers, vendors, one weekend I saw a guy and his wife juggling flaming batons. The place is diffrent every time I go. Anyway, You'll spend all day walking from the Platz to the castle and back, there is just so much to see and do. The 2 cathedrals are breath taking; one is all white inside and has a crypt in the basement. The other is in a courtyard almost right below the castle, it is very big inside and out. Inside there is a card shop, tell person in there you wish to see the tower and for 2 euro she(never seen a guy working there) will point you up the stairs. Up the stairs there are 2 balconies, on the 2nd there is a small door in the wall that takes you to the tower. It is amazing up thier you'll see the whole city(bring a good camara and lots of film or memory). From the tower you'll be able to see everything worth visiting on your stay in heidelberg, one could spend days in this area alone(I keep going back). Also, if you follow the river upstream you'll find beuatiful German country side, another castle, and an old lookout post on a hill, all with in 5 miles of Hietelberg castle. Oh, and be sure to go inside the castle. If you have any Questions plz E-mail me through this site.

Answer 3

Check online to see when the illumination of the castle is. The light it up and it looks like it is on fire. They do it pretty often. It's so beautiful. I went up there once to see that and then I went to this Irish pub and sang karaokee. It was a blast.

Answer 4

OK, here are some things you should see......5 days is just NOT enough....take plenty of film !!!!

Buy yourself a Guide Book so you will know what's available and what you would like to see. Take a guided City Tour, they are avail. in English and most Germans speak English.

The Old Town - Kornmarkt (Corn Market) and from the Kornmarkt to the Burgweg (Castle street) up to the Castle. You can also take the "Bergbahn" (mountain railway) up to the castle, you can catch it also from the Kornmarkt. From the Castle you will have a great view.

You will also find the biggest Wine Barrel of the World  at the Castle.

Take the Bergbahn all the way to the Top, the "Königsstuhl" for a great view.

- The Old Bridge and the Bridge Gate and have your picture taken with the Heidelberg Monkey....you will know what I am talking about when you get there.

You can take a Boat trip on the river Neckar, they depart from the Old Bridge.

Don't pass up the "Philosophenweg", steps...and steps...and steps ...but there are benches for you to rest !!!

Have a great time.