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Heidelberg Old Town
Beste tijd om te bezoeken
Late spring offers pleasant temperatures and flowering streets, which is ideal for walks and photography.
Budgettips
Walking through the old part of the city is free, and to save money buy a combined ticket for the castle and museums.
Aanbevolen voor
History lovers, Couples, Photographers
Plan je bezoek
2-3 hours
Over
Korte feiten: In the old part of the city on the Neckar River, there are over 200 buildings built before the 19th century. The main street, Hauptstrasse, is one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe, stretching nearly 1.6 kilometers.
Hoogtepunten: Legend says that every year in May, the Rose Festival is held with over 30,000 roses decorating the balcony of the old Town Hall. From the Königstuhl hill, there is a panoramic view of rooftops, the river, and the ruins of the castle built in the 13th century.
Insidertips
- Wear comfortable shoes due to uneven cobblestones.
- Photos from the Alte Brücke bridge in the morning have the fewest disturbances.
- Avoid weekend afternoons to avoid crowds.
- Visit local cafes for an authentic taste of coffee and cakes.
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