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Best things to do in Heidelberg

20 curated attractions in Heidelberg, Germany. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Heidelberg Tun

Heidelberg Tun

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Thingstätte

Thingstätte

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Prinzhorn Collection

Prinzhorn Collection

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Heidelberg Zoo

Heidelberg Zoo

Natural Wonders
Student Prison (Studentenkarzer)

Student Prison (Studentenkarzer)

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Neckar River Cruise

Neckar River Cruise

Historical Attractions
Kurpfälzisches Museum

Kurpfälzisches Museum

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Zoo Heidelberg

Zoo Heidelberg

Urban Attractions
Heidelberg Tun (Giant Wine Barrel)

Heidelberg Tun (Giant Wine Barrel)

Wildlife Experiences
Philosophers' Walk (Philosophenweg)

Philosophers' Walk (Philosophenweg)

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Neckar River

Neckar River

Religious Sites
Old Bridge (Alte Brücke)

Old Bridge (Alte Brücke)

Natural Wonders
Karl Theodor Bridge (Alte Brücke)

Karl Theodor Bridge (Alte Brücke)

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Heiligenberg Mountain

Heiligenberg Mountain

Natural Wonders
Alte Brücke Gate

Alte Brücke Gate

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

Natural Wonders
Heidelberg Castle

Heidelberg Castle

Cultural & Heritage Sites
Neckarwiese

Neckarwiese

Natural Wonders
Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University

Cultural & Heritage Sites
The Church of the Holy Spirit

The Church of the Holy Spirit

Cultural & Heritage Sites

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