9 Historic Sites in Heidelberg That You Shouldn't Miss

July 2, 2021 Darleen Reid

Home to the oldest university in Germany, Heidelberg was hit hard during 17th-century wars and rebuilt in the 18th century with baroque buildings. For a pleasant walk, stroll through the historic city center's Gothic streets. Be sure to take in Heidelberg Castle, the symbolic heart of the city; Alte Brucke, a beautiful 18th-century bridge; and the Student Jail. Built as long ago as the 16th century, it was used to keep mischievous students off the streets for three days to a month at a time. And they say Penn State is the number-one party school!
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1. Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

Am Hackteufel, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://ww2.heidelberg.de/Altstadt-Information/english/Sektor07/Sektor07_altebruecke.htm
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4.5 based on 2,030 reviews

Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

This beautiful 18th-century bridge connects the two sides of the Neckar River.

Reviewed By meenakshimuthusamy - Chennai District, India

The place is good and nice view.Very beautiful and interesting to see again and again.Very calm place and good time always to spend a day to see places.

2. Dicker Turm (Schloss)

Schloss, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Dicker Turm (Schloss)

3. Heiligenberg

69121 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
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4.5 based on 330 reviews

Heiligenberg

Reviewed By Tappy4349 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

This beautiful town had a lot to offer. The streets were all ups and downs with narrow alleys and small cafes all around. The hilly town has lush greenery everywhere. We could enjoy a short walk here.

4. Michaelskloster

Auf dem Heiligenberg 1, 69121 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://www.heidelberg-marketing.de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/kirchen-kloester/michaelskloster-ruine.html
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4.0 based on 46 reviews

Michaelskloster

5. Student Jail (Studentenkarzer)

Augustinergasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 6221 542334 http://europeforvisitors.com/germany/heidelberg/heidelberg-student-prison.htm
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4.0 based on 420 reviews

Student Jail (Studentenkarzer)

Reviewed By danaf481 - New York City, United States

We had read about the Studentenkarzer in blogs and tour books. We are glad that we made time to stop and see this old student jail. You don't need much time to explore, but it is definitely worth a go. Notably, this is not accessible with a stroller, as you must climb stairs to view the jail. It is worth a visit if you are in the area.

6. Town Hall (Rathaus)

Marktpl., 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://ww2.heidelberg.de/Altstadt-Information/english/Sektor11/Sektor11u_rathaus.htm
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4.0 based on 127 reviews

Town Hall (Rathaus)

Early 18th Century Heidelberg town hall.

Reviewed By Intlxpatr - Pensacola, United States

The Heidelberg Rathaus is totally in the center of things - between the Holy Ghost church and the old student bars (Red Ox and Seppl), presiding over the summer markets, and currently over the Christmas markets. Not so easy to find a parking place if you have business to conduct!

7. Heidelberg Tun

69115 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany +49 6221 658880 http://www.schloss-heidelberg.de
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4.0 based on 352 reviews

Heidelberg Tun

Reviewed By Mobius86 - Bengaluru, India

Well there are two of them.. One is big, another one is huge. So huge that they made stairs to go the top. Don't miss them in the castle, they are in kind of basement, next to restaurant.

8. Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)

Karlsplatz 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany http://ww2.heidelberg.de/Altstadt-Information/english/Sektor11/Sektor11u_Karlsplatz.htm
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4.0 based on 38 reviews

Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)

Reviewed By meenakshimuthusamy - Chennai District, India

The places there is very beautiful and can afford to go around to know the city .Very neat and calm place with lot of peace.

9. Synagogue Square

Lauerstrasse Grosse Mantelgasse, 69115 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
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3.5 based on 5 reviews

Synagogue Square

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