With its small, romantic lanes, the Bismarck-Square  as the hub of the public transport network, the University Square, the Market-Square with the Church of the Holy Spirit, the City Hall, the  Grain Market and the Karl’s‑Square  Heidelberg’s old town is one of the biggest attrac­tions in town.

The baroque Karl-Theodor-Bridge (better known as the Old Bridge), one of the most famous sights in town, die als eine der bekann­testen Sehens­wür­dig­keiten in Heidelberg gilt, connects the old town with the opposite Neuen­heimer banks of the river Neckarufer.

Anyone who has ever been able to take a look at Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley from the world-famous Heidelberg Castle, as Liselotte von der Pfalz once did or

or was enchanted by the magical sounds of the Philhar­monic Orchestra at a concert in the romantic castle courtyard on a warm summer night, will not forget Heidelberg for the rest of his life – we promise!

Heidelberg Castle is the epitome of German Roman­ticism and probably the most famous ruin in the world.For centuries the residence of the Palatinate Electors and destroyed by war and natural forces, the Heidelberg Castle with its Hortus Palatinus Castle Garden is one of the most important cultural monuments in Germany today.

Just a few footsteps from our suites entrance begins the Philosopher’s Trail, which leads up to the Heili­genberg in a steep climb that meanders through the streets of Neuenheim.

Once at the top, you will be rewarded, like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Clemens von Brentano and Josef von Eichen­dorff, with an unfor­gettably beautiful view of Heidelberg, the castle and the sun-kissed Neckar Valley.

Inciden­tally, you can also combine the Philosopher’s Trail with a Segway tour. For further infor­mation click here.

Even away from the well-known Heidelberg sights, there are places in town that you absolutely must have seen on a trip to Heidelberg.

The Neckar­wiese, which is only a few meters from our suites, is the largest inner-city green space in Heidelberg, right on the north bank of the Neckar

There’s a lot of hustle and bustle here, especially in summer:

The Heidelberg citizens use it as a place to relax and as a venue for a large number of events, such as the annual Heidelberg rowing regatta in May, the Heidelberg Triathlon in August or the Children’s Theater Festival in October.

The event Leben­diger Neckar, where many Heidelberg clubs present themselves, attracts numerous visitors to the Neckar­wiese year by year.

Our Tip:

Enjoy Heidelberg’s almost mediter­ranean climate with a glass of wine and a delicious picnic on the Neckar meadow.

Every­thing you need can be found in the shops and restau­rants in the immediate vicinity of the luxury suites building.

Explore Heidelberg and the Heidelberg area on a boat trip on the Neckar.

The ‘Weiße Flotte’ offers  numerous excur­sions on the rivers Neckar and Rhine.  You can choose between a large selection of regular excur­sions or enjoy the gentle waves of the Neckar water on one of the many themed and party trips.

The Heidelberg Castle Illumi­nation, during which the castle is immersed in an impressive, myste­rious glow of fire, takes place every year in June, July and September on a total of three evenings.

It is an attraction for numerous visitors, who enjoy the incom­pa­rably beautiful atmosphere of the subse­quent fireworks along the Neckar until late in the evening.

We offer you a top-class experience package here on our website:

Experience the castle lighting from the water in the first row. We promise you: This experience will take your breath away.

With around 140 shops and stalls, the Heidelberg Christmas Market attracts thousands of visitors to the picturesque alleys of the old town every year.

Our very personal tip: In the evening hours, do your laps on the ice rink on Karls­platz in front of the romantic castle backdrop and then enjoy the contem­plative Advent season with a hot spiced wine or a punch of fire tongs and a relaxing walk through the old town

If you would like to get to know very special inhabi­tants of Heidelberg, who you will probably never see either in the old town or at Heidelberg Castle, we recommend a visit to the Heidelberg Zoo: There, over 160 different animal species from all over the world invite young and old on an exciting journey of discovery

Watch the maned seals at their daily feeding or discover with your family what Monts­errat troupials, blue-eared honeyeaters or binturongs are

And always keep your eyes open: Maybe the Sumatran female tiger Karis will step out of the dense bamboo thicket with her offspring and brush past you almost silently behind the glass wall of her enclosure.

If you prefer plants to animals, we recommend a visit to the Botanical Garden, which is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world and is home to a unique botanical protection and research collection.

Away from the well-known sights that are always new to explore, there are numerous hidden places in Heidelberg that will make your stay in what is probably Germany’s most beautiful city unfor­gettable. Did you know that there are two collec­tions of different exotic tree species in the Heidelberg city forest? Go on a discovery tour on the circular paths through the Heidelberg arboretum and let yourself be impressed by the size of the sequoia trees at the jump height. An exotic forest landscape with numerous gingko trees awaits you at the Speyrer Hof, whose Far Eastern ambience will surely enchant you.

Our very personal tip: If you are planning your visit to Heidelberg in the spring months, we recommend driving a few kilometers north of the city.

The Bergstrasse Blossom Hiking Trail begins in the munici­pality of Dossenheim, offering its visitors a unique blossom and landscape experience on more than 35 kilometers of hiking trail.