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There are 3 ways to get from Heidelberg to Handschuhsheim by tram, taxi or foot. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Recommended option. Tram • 9 min. Take the tram from Heidelberg, Bismarckplatz to Handschuhsheim, Biethsstraße Rnv 5 / ... €2 - €3.
There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Handschuhsheim by bus, tram, taxi or foot. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Recommended option. Line 724 bus • 9 min.
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- Things to Know About Heidelberg
- Heidelberg Castle
- The Historic Old Town of Heidelberg
- The Old Bridge
- The Philosopher’s Path
- The Tiefburg
- The Heiligenberg
- Other Attractions in Heidelberg
- A Map with All Sights in Heidelberg
Heidelberg has about 160,000 inhabitants and is considered one of the most famous German student cities. After all, about 30,000 prospective academics study here. Heidelberg University was founded in 1386, making it the oldest university in Germany and one of the oldest in Europe. The university occupies a leading position in many fields of study, ...
The most famous sight is Heidelberg Castle which is located above the old town on the northern slope of the Königstuhl. The ruins of red Neckar valley sandstone rise 80 meters above the valley floor of the Neckar and dominate from there the image of the old town. The castle ruinsare an important German cultural monument and served from the 13th to ...
The historic old town of Heidelbergstretches for almost 2 kilometers on the left, southern bank of the Neckar. The old town is characterized by a medieval city plan with narrow streets and baroque old buildings and by the castle enthroned above the old town. In the old town is the founding seat of the university “Ruperto Carola”, founded in 1386, t...
The Karl Theodor Bridge, better known as the Old Bridge, was built by elector Karl Theodor in the 18th century and connects the old town with the opposite bank of the Neckar in the district of Neuenheim. The bridge with its nine barrel vaults consists of Neckar valley sandstone, has a length of 200 meters and an average width of 7 meters. On the ol...
The most beautiful city views of Heidelberg can also be found on the Philosopher’s Pathwhich leads along the northern bank of the Neckar on the southern slope of the Heiligenberg. From the philosopher’s garden you have a fantastic view of the Neckar, the old town, the Heidelberg Castle and the Königsstuhl. The philosopher’s path is best reached via...
Handschuhsheim Castle, also known as Tiefburg, is a ruined medieval ruin in the Heidelberg district of Handschuhsheim. From the core of the medieval moated castle, foundation walls, the moat, the vaults of the residential tower and the defensive walls are still preserved.
On the north bank of the Neckar is the 440-meter-high Heiligenbergnext to the Königstuhl one of the two local mountains of Heidelberg. From here you have a great panoramic view of Heidelberg and at the same time you can explore some historic buildings such as the monastery ruins of St. Stephan and St. Michael as well as the Thingstätte.
There are many more sights, photo spots and attractions in Heidelberg: – the University of Heidelberg and the Botanical Garden – the Königstuhl (Viewpoint, Fairytale Paradise, Klingenteich Waterfall) – Sky ladder up to the Königstuhl – the Karlstor – the Kurpfälzische Museum – the Benedictine Abbey of Neuburg Abbey – the Carl Bosch Museum Heidelber...
On the following Google MyMaps mapwe have drawn all important sights of Heidelberg. If an important point is missing, please let us know in the comments below, then we will be happy to add the map 🙂
Handschuhsheim in Heidelberg – The Tiefburg. Handschuhsheim in the north of Heidelberg – The Tiefburg, a small castle set low in the ground. The suburb of Handschuhsheim is considerably older than Heidelberg itself but has formed part of the town since 1903.
Handschuhsheim - located across the River Neckar from the Altstadt, Handschuhsheim is home to the city's university as well as some of Heidelberg's oldest buildings. Highlights include the ancient St. Vituskirche and the Neckarwiese - which becomes a vibrant BBQ picnic spot on warm summer evenings.
