Castle
Heidelberg Castle
Romantic red-sandstone ruins above Heidelberg's old town, with terrace views over the Neckar River and one of Germany's classic city panoramas.
- Altitude
- 200 m
- Coordinates
- 49.411°, 8.716°
Viewpoint
Altitude200m
Best seasonautumn · spring · summer
Difficultyeasy
Nearest cityHeidelberg
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About this place
Heidelberg Castle is one of Germany's strongest castle entries because it pairs a major landmark with a beloved university town. The red-sandstone ruins rise above the old town and Neckar River, mixing Gothic and Renaissance fragments, palace courtyards, gardens, and a famous great wine barrel. It is easy to reach by funicular or a steep walk from the Altstadt, making it both atmospheric and practical.
Plate I
Location
49.411°N · 8.716°E
49.4106°N, 8.7159°E