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  • TripRabbit
    Virginia301 contributions
    Review of: Schloss Heidelberg
    Fully deserving of its reputation, but consider skipping the guided tour
    The Heidelberg Palace’s reputation as a cultural and historic site is fully deserved. The architecture and history here are remarkable, and the views are memorable. In addition, the German Pharmacy Museum is quite interesting, not to mention highly unusual. But if we did it all over again, we would have skipped the guided tour and instead opted for the audio guide. For starters, even though we arrived at 9:45, the first available English guided tour this day was a 12:15; we chose to head back to the city and return for the 2:15 tour. Of greater importance: even though the guided tours permit entry into some buildings not otherwise accessible, they were not all that historic or interesting. The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about all matters historical, and if you are into the many intricate details covering centuries of kings and conflict, the guided tour may be for you. As for me, I’ll go with the audio guide if I return for a second visit.
    Written 26 June 2022
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  • Jonheidar685
    Reykjavik, Iceland28 contributions
    Review of: Philosopher’s Walk
    Great for running
    I ran up the snake-path from the old Bridge. It was a demanding start to my run to say the least. The philosopher's path has great view of old town of Heidelberg
    Written 22 November 2021
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  • Paul L
    Lintgen, Luxembourg254 contributions
    Review of: Altstadt (Old Town)
    Love these 'Old Town' Locations
    Quaint little narrow streets off the main street, a bustling area of shops cafe's, restaurants and bars. Some beautiful architecture, buildings, church and cobbled streets. Students and tourists in abundance gives it a great atmosphere.
    Written 25 June 2022
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  • Dr_Iris_B
    Ramat Gan, Israel1,188 contributions
    Review of: Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
    Take a walk along this old bridge!
    The old bridge is one of Heidelberg’s most famous marks!
    What a beautiful and romantic bridge. No visit to Heidelberg is complete without strolling along this beautiful bridge!
    Written 7 May 2022
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  • Sagri2013
    Indianapolis, IN4,028 contributions
    Review of: Konigstuhl Funicular (Bergbahn)
    An Experience Par Excellence!
    Starting in 1890, the historic Heidelberg Mountain railways, one of the city's most popular attractions. is a two-section funicular railway. It runs all year round between Kornmarkt, about 113 meters above sea level, to Königstuhl, nearly 550 meters above sea level and the highest point in Heidelberg, providing impressive views of the city, the Neckar valley and the Rhine plain - right up to the Palatinate Wine Route. It could accommodate up to 50 passengers on each of its journeys. Since its renovation between 2003 and 2005, the Heidelberger Bergbahn is considered a striking combination of one of the country’s oldest and most modern funiculars mountain railway in Germany presenting quite different appearances. It is the longest mountain railway route in Germany - 1.5 km long. More than a million passengers use the traditional mountain railways and enjoy this attraction every year. Visitors are guaranteed a wonderful view of Heidelberg and the surrounding area. During our ride on it, we experienced Heidelberg and its charming surroundings from a very special perspective.
    Written 24 December 2021
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  • Puffinman
    Berlin, Germany1,012 contributions
    Review of: German Pharmacy Museum
    Unique Place !
    Use your imagination! What kind of power the pharmacist must have had at this time!
    Amazing to see all the ingredients and bottles and tools! This is a real great location to watch and to study!
    Written 26 September 2020
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  • MayfieldParrish
    Denver, CO1,054 contributions
    Review of: Market Square (Marktplatz)
    Lively TownCenter
    This is a lively town center with restaurants, shops, fountains and statues. It is a great place to stop and get your bearings when touring the town. It is basically in the middle of the old town. Heidelberg is a beautiful place to visit. The center has a bunch of tables to sit down at and eat. Be careful which table you sit at as that determines which restaurant you will dine at. Some of them are mediocre at best.
    Written 26 March 2022
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  • TripRabbit
    Virginia301 contributions
    Review of: Student Jail (Studentenkarzer)
    Remarkable creativity in a setting you are likely to clearly remember
    I suppose there are other places in the world where university students incarcerated for mostly petty crimes were permitted to express remarkable artistic creativity on the walls — and where that creativity is still possible to see. But there certainly cannot be many, and it is remarkable to see the results of these students' creativity right in front of you from floor to ceiling. This is an unusual if not unique attraction, and while some of the cathedrals and castles one might visit may sometimes blend somewhat in our memories over time, this will always stand out and be clearly remembered. Most worthwhile.
    Written 26 June 2022
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  • Imran Bajwa
    Bruchsal, Germany17 contributions
    Review of: Thingstätte
    Nice place to visit with family
    Me and my family with one daughter went there and liked it very much. Someone was performing nice songs
    Written 2 May 2021
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  • Alfred V
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands2,793 contributions
    Review of: Neckar River
    Scenic
    The Neckar is as cute as rivers come, close to the similarly romantic Mosel. So this area is ideal for a romantic, or just relaxing vacation.
    Written 13 September 2020
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  • Paul L
    Lintgen, Luxembourg254 contributions
    Review of: King's Throne (Konigstuhl)
    Lovely start to an afternoon
    Fantastic view of Heidelberg and the whole valley as it was a beautiful sunny day. It takes quite a time to get to the top on Funicular railway having to change half way up from a modern one to an older smaller one. We were fortunate that we didn't have to wait too long in between changing, but can imagine at the height of the tourist season that would be quite different. On the way down we got off at the Chateau stop and spent a couple of hours there and then took the train down afterwards to the station. Not a particularly cheap experience at €14 per person but we were not perturbed. You can get food and drinks at each stop on the line if you have the time and inclination to do so.

    There is the option of getting to the top by foot haha! , car or bus which is cheaper of course than the railway.
    Written 25 June 2022
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  • jteal
    Springfield, MO198 contributions
    Review of: Heiligenberg
    A must see
    On top of the mountain across from the castle. Great walking paths and vantage points a must see when you visit
    Written 24 September 2021
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  • Alfred V
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands2,793 contributions
    Review of: Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)
    Monumental
    A monumental church in the old town (est. ). Interesting, as churches go, in any case it is nice and quiet in side. You can also climb up 200 steps for spectacular views of the city (Hello there -- sexy dude! ( €2 donation)
    Written 24 September 2020
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  • Alfred V
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands2,793 contributions
    Review of: University Library (Universitatsbibliothek)
    Very impressive
    You can feel the knowledge that is contained inside this building! Well reconstructed (they were still doing renovations), beautiful, immense and with nice details.
    Written 13 September 2020
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  • JXXXR
    United Kingdom4,896 contributions
    Review of: Jesuitenkirche
    Nice Church
    Jesuitekirche is a nice church located in the old town in Heidelberg. The Church is nicer than most, however it is nowhere near as stunning as the best in Europe. This is worth visiting if you're in the Old Town already.
    Written 25 September 2020
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