About Heidelberg and how to get there
- World-famous castle and landmark sites
- Germanys oldest university: 625th anniversary in 2011
- 145.000 inhabitants
- Pioneering research and science institutes
- 9 Nobel laureates
- Symbol of the German Romantic Movement and inspiration to numerous writers and poets
- A city in balance with natur
- Mediterranean climate and vegetation
- Lively hub of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region
The city of Heidelberg, home to Germany's oldest university founded in 1386, celebrating its 625th anniversary in 2011, with its romantic townscape is an event in itself. The harmonious ensemble of the world's most famous castle ruins, the Old Town and the Neckar river nestling amongst the hills already inspired the painters and poets of 19th century Romanticism. Heidelbergs fascination continues until today for millions of visitors from all over the world.
Heidelberg is located approximately 80 km to the south of Frankfurt. Getting to and from Heidelberg is simple by either plane, train or road. From Frankfurt airport to Heidelberg we recommend to book the TLS Transfer door-to-door shuttle-service (Euro 33,00 one way), which brings you directly to the hotel you booked and back from there to the airport. With the following links you can book your flights, and book your train, and find your car route.
For English information about getting to Heidelberg and away, as well as about visitor attractions, restaurants, bars and useful facts for the visitor please click here.
Useful English information about sightseeing in Heidelberg with beautiful pictures and short descriptions you will find here.
Helpful English information about the history of Heidelberg, the student restaurants, the region, and the attractions of Heidelberg with many photos you can find here.
Nice picures about all main attractions in Heidelberg with very short English information are shown here.
A suggestion for 3 days in Heidelberg with walking tours for two days and excursions out of town for the third day is given here.
