- Recommended
Kunsthalle Heidelberg
Major art museum with collections spanning the nineteenth century to today, plus changing exhibitions in a striking riverside building.
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Things to do in Heidelberg
Discover the best of Heidelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heidelberg trip today.
- Recommended
Kurpfälzisches Museum Heidelberg
Museum on the Electoral Palatinate inside Morass Palace, with art, history and changing displays that illuminate regional life and culture.
- Recommended
Studentenkarzer
Compact student prison museum where university offenders were once confined. Preserved graffiti and cells offer an unusual academic history.
- Must visit
Altstadt
Heidelberg’s atmospheric Old Town with lanes, squares and baroque facades. Ideal for walking between the river, churches and castle paths.
- Must visit
Philosophenweg
Riverside philosophers’ path above the Neckar, famous for broad views across Heidelberg, the castle and the Old Town rooftops.
- Recommended
Hauptstraße
Long pedestrian high street lined with shops, historic buildings and side alleys. A practical route through the heart of the Old Town.
- Gluten-free
Pfälzer Saumagen
A hearty pork stomach stuffed with minced pork, potatoes and spices. It is a classic Palatinate speciality long associated with Heidelberg taverns.
- Gluten-free
Pfälzer Leberknödel mit Sauerkraut
A rich stew of beef, pork, bacon and sausage with potatoes. It is a filling regional dish from the Palatinate and Odenwald area around Heidelberg.
Leberknödel
Liver dumplings, usually served in broth or with sauerkraut and bread. They are a traditional everyday dish in the Heidelberg and Palatinate region.
Scharff's Schlossweinstube
Refined restaurant and wine tavern in the Altstadt with seasonal German cooking, a strong wine list and an intimate atmosphere.
Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus
Historic brewery tavern in the Altstadt known for house beers and classic regional dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Zum Roten Ochsen
Long-running student tavern and restaurant with a rustic feel, pouring local beers and serving straightforward regional dishes.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and regional rail are reasonable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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