Here is an approximate tourist guide to Heidelberg for two days:
Day 1 Morning
- Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at one of the cozy cafes in the historic center, such as "Café Gundel" on Hauptstraße.
- Heidelberg Castle: After breakfast, visit the main attraction of the city - Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberger Schloss). Options for getting up there include walking, taking the funicular, or even the bus.
- Explore the Old Town (Altstadt): Walk around the historic center, visit the Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche), and stroll along Hauptstraße - one of the most beautiful streets in the city with many shops, restaurants, and souvenir shops.
- Lunch: Have lunch at "Zum Ritter St. Georg" restaurant - one of the oldest in the city. Afternoon
- Heidelberg University: Visit one of the oldest universities in Europe and make sure to see the student prison (Studentenkarzer). Evening
- Philosophers' Walk (Philosophenweg): In the late afternoon or at sunset, climb the Philosophers' Walk for a beautiful view of Heidelberg and the castle.
- Dinner: Enjoy dinner by the river, choosing one of the restaurants overlooking the Neckar River.
Day 2 Morning
- Breakfast: Start your day at "Café Rossi" or another cozy cafe on Marktplatz.
- Old Bridge (Alte Brücke): Walk along the Old Bridge, enjoying the view of the city and the river.
Day
- Philosophers' Walk: If you missed it yesterday or want to enjoy the city views in the daytime.
- Lunch: Have lunch at "Hacker-Pschorr Heidelberg" restaurant, where you can try traditional Bavarian dishes.
Afternoon
- Path to Königstuhl: Take the funicular to Königstuhl - the highest point in Heidelberg with stunning views. You can also visit the planetarium.
Evening
- National Theatre of Heidelberg: Return to the city center and watch a performance or concert at the National Theatre (Städtische Bühne Heidelberg).
- Dinner: End the day with dinner at "Weisser Bock" restaurant, enjoying the cozy atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
Useful Tips
- Footwear: Considering the amount of walking, wear comfortable shoes.
- Transportation: Heidelberg is a relatively small city, and most of it can be explored on foot. The city also has good public transportation.
- Weather: Take the weather into account when planning, especially if you plan to hike to Königstuhl or walk along the Philosophers' Walk.
Enjoy your trip to Heidelberg!
