Best places: Things to dos in Heidelberg, Germany

👍👍 Must visit when in Heidelberg. Views are spectacular! Review visit in April. Quiet time of year

Ruined, 16th-century, red sandstone castle on a hillside, with guided tours & a huge wine barrel.

Iconic pedestrian bridge constructed in 1788 offering scenic views of city landmarks.

👍👍 It is a great experience of walking with so much beautiful view to the castle, old Bridge and river. And it is with beautiful birds singing and smell from flowers. I recommend to everyone who visit Heidelberg for not long time as it is the best opportunity to see all town during short time.

👍👍 Contrary to what I thought, this was not built by the Romans, but by the third Reich. It was used as a place of gathering and propaganda. But nowadays it's a peaceful place and a good hiking spot. There is a nice view of the city and you can spend some time admitting the scenery.

Unfinished terraced gardens around the ruins of a Renaissance palace with valley panoramas.

Over 20,000 exhibits on 2000 years of medical science & pharmacy, including glass apothecary flasks.

👍 This was my first time there. My friends kids had a great time playing with sand and water. Bathrooms didn't look to bad, but no towels or soap.

👍 great views of Heidelberg. The walk up is a bit challenging but the views are worth it.

Popular riverside park with open lawn areas & paths drawing sunbathers, picnickers & walkers.

Historic market square, home to the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit, a 1700s fountain & many cafes.

Mountaintop park with a popular educational flight show featuring many birds of prey.

Isolated ruins of a monastery offering a peaceful atmosphere & panoramic views from a tower.

Iconic city landmark bronze statue of a monkey, a popular photo backdrop.

👍👍 Inspiration from the castle and the university.... a place which is a little bit underrated because of the Marktplatz...

The University's botanical gardens, containing huge greenhouses & 10,000 plant species. Free entry.

🫤 Unfortunately, the plants are currently in a catastrophic condition. Many plants have diseases (oak: powdery mildew, hornbeam: brown leaf margins) or deficiency symptoms (chlorosis) or thick lime margins on the leaves. Overall, the outdoor area looks neglected, for example there is a lot of old lea...

Striking 18th-century church with whitewashed interiors, chandeliers & an intricate altar painting.

Exhibition of bodies preserved using plastination, a technique which exposes anatomical structures.