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Things to see in Heidelberg (Germany): 68 places and when to go

Heidelberg is a city in Germany with around 427,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 68 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (22), History (13), Nature (12). The best known are Heidelberg Castle, Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory and Schwetzingen Palace. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Germany · 49.42, 8.7
Population
About 427,000
Places
68 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Hiking (22) · History (13) · Nature (12) · Mountains (11) · Food and drink (9) · Stargazing (4)
Best time
April to October.
Also possible
November to March.
Nearest airport
FRA Frankfurt am Main, 68 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Hardberg, at 593 m.

What to see in Heidelberg

The places in and around Heidelberg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 44, by what you come to do:

When to go to Heidelberg

The best time to visit Heidelberg is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:24
  2. FebPossible9:52
  3. MarPossible11:34
  4. AprBest time13:29
  5. MayBest time15:07
  6. JunBest time16:02
  7. JulBest time15:39
  8. AugBest time14:13
  9. SepBest time12:21
  10. OctBest time10:29
  11. NovPossible8:49
  12. DecPossible7:58

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. In June, 65 of the 68 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Heidelberg

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 68 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Germany, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Heidelberg?

The best known: Heidelberg Castle, Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory, Schwetzingen Palace, Königstuhl, Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg. In all, 68 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Heidelberg?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.

How do you get to Heidelberg?

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 68 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Heidelberg as the destination and these 68 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.