Schloss Heidelberg
Schloss Heidelberg
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Each year, Heidelberg Palace attracts around one Million visitors from all over the world. Since the 19th century, These impressive ruins have been synonymous with Romanticism. The Heidelberg Tun, the statues on the facade and the gardens of the palace are Highlights of any visit.
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- Nico NatunaRudersdorf, Germany2 contributionsIconic and historic landmarkWith its impressive battlements, towers, and courtyards, it is a sight to behold. But don't let its grandeur fool you - there is plenty of fun to be had here, too! From the Great Hall and the Heidelberg Tun to the gardens and the castle's own zoo, there is something for everyone. Whether you come to explore the castle's history or to take part in one of the many events held here, you are sure to have a great time! And if you're feeling brave, you can even take a stroll along the castle's battlements - just don't forget to duck when the cannon goes off!Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 May 2023
- LinaJManila, Philippines182 contributionsA Majestic PlaceWe love it ! Met my high school friends travelling around europe and this place was our meeting place. It stands majestically .The view and ruins were breathtaking . You just wanna stay up there and enjoy the view and the peacefulness of the place , fit for a queen !Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 12 May 2023
- EndlessBlueMaple Ridge, Canada181 contributionsSchloss HeidelbergYou can either walk or take the Funicular up to the castle grounds. Either way the view is spectacular. The grounds are large, so make sure you give yourself enough time to explore, relax & enjoy.Visited April 2023Written 12 June 2023
- AllanJGJWellington, New Zealand3,848 contributionsA statement pieceDefinitely the 'big ticket item' in Heidelberg, particularly when combined with the funicular ride to get up and down. A huge sprawling edifice with parts clearly from multiple eras it certainly makes a statement glowering over the old town. The Pharmacy museum and the 'big barrel' are two of the more interesting things to do inside. Do go for a stroll all the way to the point where there is a splendid view and a couple of interesting sculptures.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 June 2023
- David PBridgeville, Delaware140 contributionsVery Enjoyable TourReally enjoyed this tour although I do agree that the tour focuses mainly on the outside of the castle. Still a nice experience with a great guide. Make sure to take the tram all the way to the top overlook. Also make sure to look at the humongous wine barrel on the way out of the tour.Visited June 2023Written 30 June 2023
- David NHawthorne, California799 contributionsIconic Heidelberg AttractionYou will definitely want to visit the castle if you have never been to Heidelberg before. It is quite large and has some ruins as well as renovated buildings. You can arrive here by car, bus, or the funicular, but I think the "fun"icular is the most fun way to go! You can also walk up the hill from the Altstadt, if interested. An entrance fee to the castle is required and they also offer a separate guided tour, which I highly recommend. With the tour, you are taken inside of some of the buildings (including the chapel) and are provided with a wealth of information on the castle's history. English tours are available. Once inside the castle courtyard, there is pharmacy museum, restaurants, and a huge wine barrel that you can also visit, so plan your time accordingly. Outside the castle, there is a garden and courtyard that is free. I recommend at least walking towards this area, so that you can get a good view of the fat tower that was blown up by the French in 1689 and left in ruins. It is a nice area to walk around in with a fountain towards the back and a unique modern sculpture of a horse.Visited April 2023Travelled soloWritten 15 July 2023
- woodie49Brighton, United Kingdom798 contributionsBeautiful old town.We were staying in Stuttgart and visited Heidelberg on the 40 minutes non-stop ICE train. Just outside the station is a very helpful Tourist Information building where we were given a walking route map and information about buses. As we are in our 70s we didn’t want to walk unnecessarily as it was very hot. Gathered outside and leaning against the Information office, we were not expecting to see a large group of men, drinking beer and with numerous bottles arranged all around them! Not too welcoming. We followed the walking map we had been given and made our way to the famous old bridge over the River Neckar. We crossed to the other side but it was far too hot to venture up to the Philosophers Walk, which gives a lovely view across to the castle and town. We went up to the castle on the funicular railway, but had we known how long the wait in the queue would be, I think we would have walked up. The Castle is the highlight. Our return journey to Stuttgart was tiresome. Having made our way back through the old town to the station, we were on the platform when the board changed to say that the 5:33 was cancelled and there was not another until 7:13. So off we went to a cafe to wait. The train left on time for what would be the 40 minute journey. Problems on the line caused a diversion to Esslingen and we eventually arrived in Stuttgart just after 9pm. We have visited German cities a number of times independently in the past and swore by the public transport system,. Sadly we had three experiences like this and warn others to be aware when relying as tourists on trains - especially to the airport!!! However, we still prefer to visit places on our own, rather than in a group.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 July 2023
- gfsc5Perth, Australia1,479 contributionsImpressive buildingsWe visited the castle with a guide who took us up in the funicular, which was fun. The castle is essentially a collection of ruins (to varying degrees) but with some buildings saved to maintain their integrity. We focussed on the facades although we did go into the cellar area to check out some impressive wine barrels. Our guide was a font of knowledge and gave us a wonderful history of the castle and some of the impressive statues adorning one building in particular. One of the highlights of being up at castle level were the wonderful views over the Neckar River, the city, and the expensive riverside houses. Worthwhile visiting.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 July 2023
- hollyblue5Thatcham, United Kingdom28 contributionsFascinating piece of European historyFascinating castle at the centre of European history. Definitely worth paying the extra for a guided tour (English ones run four times a day starting at 11:15) - you get to explore behind closed doors and hear a lot of history. The story of how Elizabeth, the daughter of James I of England ended up here is well worth hearing.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 9 August 2023
- Lonnie H11 contributionstake the tram and take the guided tourthe palace has spectacular views. if you don't take the guided tour you only get access to a couple of places. the guided tour is an hour and takes you throughout the palace and was only 6 euro each. there are more great views from the grass areas / terrace. look for the tram to the castle unless you are fit and looking for a little sweat. even at 75 degrees at 10am the steps would have made me sweat.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 August 2023
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Steph M
Chicago, IL14 contributions
Sept 2022
The views from the castle are beautiful, which certainly make it worth visiting. The tour however, I found only so-so. You get to see some interior rooms in the castle, but not as much I anticipated and there was some interesting tidbits/history, but not as much as other castles like Burg Eltz.
Written 11 March 2023
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William L
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Feb 2023 • Couples
The English language guided tour was one of the best tours ever. Our guide was hilarious with such funny stories and comedic timing. Definitely worth a great deal more than the small fee.
Written 5 March 2023
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JaniO
US393 contributions
Feb 2023
Didn't have time to take a tour of Schloss Heidelberg during my short visit to Heidelberg in February 2023 but was able to admire the ruined castle from the outside. Definitely worth visiting!
Written 28 February 2023
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Whitechris1
Tennessee422 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
We loved our tour of Heidelberg Castle. The architecture was amazing and the story even better. Interesting ties to King James of England/Scotland as well.
Written 6 February 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,818 contributions
Nov 2022
Schloss Heidelberg is a grand and imposing structure dominating the hillside above the Old Town. It's no wonder that it's one of the most visited attractions in Germany. The 9-euros entry ticket provides a round trip funicular cable car up to the castle; access to castle courtyard and gardens, and view of world’s largest wine barrel!
Written 29 January 2023
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MKTBE
Topeka, KS3,053 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Schloss Heidelberg is a well-preserved ruin and historic landmark in the City of Heidelberg. It is nestled on the hill 300 feet above the cities Old Town. It is a beautiful walk up to the fortress, or a second option of a little easier funicular ride. The castle is a combination of several buildings surrounding an inner courtyard, and a prominent turret proudly displaying a regional flag. The castle is also home to the world's largest wine keg! Just as breath-taking as the castle is from the city, it is an equally impressive view of the city of Heidelberg from the castle. Though the day of our visit was rainy, we really enjoyed our visit to Schloss Heidelberg.
Written 16 January 2023
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Peter M
Melbourne, Australia1,301 contributions
Jun 2022
Heidelberg Castle or known as Schloss Castle is a ruin in Heidelberg Germany. It was demolished in the 1600s and 1700s and is located 260 feet up the northern part of Konigstubl hillside. It dominates the old downtown. There was an earlier castle in 294 but destroyed by lightning bolts
Written 1 January 2023
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lovetheoutdoors061
Oldsmar, FL118 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Great thing to do if you have limited time in Heidelberg. Buy the ticket for the funicular that takes you to the castle and then the next historic funicular up to the top of the mountain 1800+ feet above sea level. Was a cloudy day but that made it cooler. We were up that high with our heads in the clouds. For 2 people on the extended route was only 28 euros. Castle ruins were very interesting. We didn’t do the guided tour, just walked around and read the signs. Nice relaxing day trip before dinner in the old city, Highly recommend.
Written 26 December 2022
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SwingiMA
Mannheim, Germany65 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Being local, I hadn't taken a guided tour to Heidelberg castle. Now, after years, we took our South African and British friends there and booked the guided tour at the ticket office (english). It was so worth it.
We'd normally stick to the outside and skip the entrance fee as there isn't that much to see inside. So rather spend the few extra bucks for the guided visit and get an understanding of the history of a castle built by one of the most powerful german prince electors of his time until its destruction and resurrection as romantic ruins.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find any information on the timing of their english tours. When we went on a Sunday, the last english speaking tour was at 4 p.m.
We'd normally stick to the outside and skip the entrance fee as there isn't that much to see inside. So rather spend the few extra bucks for the guided visit and get an understanding of the history of a castle built by one of the most powerful german prince electors of his time until its destruction and resurrection as romantic ruins.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find any information on the timing of their english tours. When we went on a Sunday, the last english speaking tour was at 4 p.m.
Written 13 November 2022
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Mária L
Muri bei Bern, Switzerland68 contributions
Oct 2022
Well, the castle is certainly very nice, but the staff, deplorable....
(Due to a tragic event, we haven't celebrated my birthday for a long time), yet we decided to celebrate it in Heidelberg this year. It was a very bad decision. I would have liked to visit the castle inside, I got in line to buy tickets. The young man selling the tickets told me that he could not give me a ticket for the 11 o'clock guided tour, only for the 12 o'clock one. This was at 10:52. We asked him how long it would take to get on the elevator to the viewing platform. He said 10 minutes. Ah, we thought, we'll go up, have a look around and come down and go in with the 12 o'clock group. Well, it was 35 minutes up and apparently the same down and we had to wait 13 minutes before the lift went down. With a little math, I calculated that I had no chance of making the 12 hour guided tour.
We figured, never mind, they could easily exchange the ticket for the 13 hour tour. Well, I was wrong.
I got in line and showed the ticket taker to check it out, I bought my ticket at 10:52, but the trip to the top of the hill took 35 minutes instead of 10, so I didn't make the 12 hour group. Well, a huge discussion ensued, so much so that the elderly lady sitting next to me in the cassaban jumped up and started shouting at me in English. (Where's the logic, wheil we talked in German????) Then they asked me to stand aside until the security guard or duty manager or someone comes... Then a group of 3 people came to the cashier. The man in charge arrived. He asked where the ticket was. I said I gave it to the cashier. He started looking through the papers, but he couldn't find it. I said, never mind, the camera's over our heads, let's look back what happened 3 minutes befour. He said the camera was not working. PEOPLE, TAKE WHAT YOU CAN MOVE, NOBODY CAN PROVE ANYTHING!
In time, the man in charge found out that I was a racist because the man at the cash desk is a foreigner and his wife is a foreigner (note, I am also a foreigner in Germany), but I didn't understand what this had to do with the castle visit... and he wanted to call the police - unfortunately he didn't, I don't know what they would have said if they had been called for €6...
So be very sensible at the checkout! They cheat, lie, steal and are cheeky with their visiters!
(Due to a tragic event, we haven't celebrated my birthday for a long time), yet we decided to celebrate it in Heidelberg this year. It was a very bad decision. I would have liked to visit the castle inside, I got in line to buy tickets. The young man selling the tickets told me that he could not give me a ticket for the 11 o'clock guided tour, only for the 12 o'clock one. This was at 10:52. We asked him how long it would take to get on the elevator to the viewing platform. He said 10 minutes. Ah, we thought, we'll go up, have a look around and come down and go in with the 12 o'clock group. Well, it was 35 minutes up and apparently the same down and we had to wait 13 minutes before the lift went down. With a little math, I calculated that I had no chance of making the 12 hour guided tour.
We figured, never mind, they could easily exchange the ticket for the 13 hour tour. Well, I was wrong.
I got in line and showed the ticket taker to check it out, I bought my ticket at 10:52, but the trip to the top of the hill took 35 minutes instead of 10, so I didn't make the 12 hour group. Well, a huge discussion ensued, so much so that the elderly lady sitting next to me in the cassaban jumped up and started shouting at me in English. (Where's the logic, wheil we talked in German????) Then they asked me to stand aside until the security guard or duty manager or someone comes... Then a group of 3 people came to the cashier. The man in charge arrived. He asked where the ticket was. I said I gave it to the cashier. He started looking through the papers, but he couldn't find it. I said, never mind, the camera's over our heads, let's look back what happened 3 minutes befour. He said the camera was not working. PEOPLE, TAKE WHAT YOU CAN MOVE, NOBODY CAN PROVE ANYTHING!
In time, the man in charge found out that I was a racist because the man at the cash desk is a foreigner and his wife is a foreigner (note, I am also a foreigner in Germany), but I didn't understand what this had to do with the castle visit... and he wanted to call the police - unfortunately he didn't, I don't know what they would have said if they had been called for €6...
So be very sensible at the checkout! They cheat, lie, steal and are cheeky with their visiters!
Written 13 November 2022
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holidayMum_10
Moonee Ponds, Australia45 contributions
Hi Peter, Quick question about Heidelberg Castle - did you go on a (English) guided tour of interior? If so, did you book in advance and how? I see on the Castle website that they list times and prices for the interior tour, but can't see anywhere to purchase online?? Thanks in advance for your advice, Kay.
paulenich
New York City, NY972 contributions
Yes English. No we did not book in advance.
Kerry C
sandy, utah1,787 contributions
Can you take pictures on the guided tour? Where can I find pictures of the interior to help me decide whether I want to wait until 11:15 to take an English tour?
Feliss2014
Perth, Australia34 contributions
There are signs asking that no photos are taken inside the castle. You can purchase books and postcards from the the shop showing the interior I think.
Brian T
Indianapolis, IN701 contributions
Can I buy a tour ticket to the Heidelberg Castle on the day we want to go or do I need to by it in advance somehow?
RWandSW
Greater London, UK1,946 contributions
You can purchase on the day; plan to take the funicular railway to the castle from the town centre, get there early.
When getting the funicular railway, your get a combination for the ride and the castle.
stensjoestedt
Lodose, Sweden6 contributions
hur stort är vinfatet
Jane N
London, UK970 contributions
The Heidelberg Tun is 7 metres high, 8.5m wide, holds 220,000 litres of wine and has a dance floor built on top of it!
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Remigio13
Zaandam, The Netherlands427 contributions
Volgens mij is de Entree €.9,= per persoon
rosella2005
Drachten, The Netherlands2 contributions
kan je met een rolstoel het kasteel van binnen bekijken
Patrick P
Zedelgem, Belgium327 contributions
Ik vrees dat niet alles met de rolstoel te bekijken is. Wegens de middeleeuwse structuur van het kasteel bevat het nogal wat trappen. Laat je echter niet weerhouden en bezoek zeker de buitenzijde en mooie binnenplaats.
Wendy S
Marcoola Qld35 contributions
We will be in Heidelberg for 3 days late September. Should we book the furnicular in advance? We have no car. Are there tours that originate in Heidelberg and visit the Castle and other places. All I have been able to find is tours that originate in Frankfurt. Any help or ideas greatly appreciated.
Maltrueno
Croydon, UK297 contributions
You don't need to book anything in advance. Just make sure you make yourself familiar with opening times before getting there. The castle and funicular are open every day, but most museums are closed on Mondays. We were there last November on the first Monday of the Christmas Market when most attractions were shut and the ones that were open shut at 4 and we still had a great time. I assume in September there will be longer opening hours and the river cruise may still be running.
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