Heidelberg

Why Heidelberg is the best city to live and study German in Germany

• A bicycle can be used around the whole city.
• Heidelberg has a beautiful historical centre with an ancient castle.
• Heidelberg is often considered the most stunning city in Germany.
• It has a very diverse and multinational population.
• Staying in Heidelberg is very secure.
• The University of Heidelberg is the oldest in Germany.
• There are a lot of activities and things young people can do.
• There is a lot of natural beauty in and around the city (forest).

Most popular sights, tourist attractions, and things to do and see in Heidelberg

• Botanic Garden.
• Carl Bosch Museum.
• Heidelberg Castle.
• Heidelberg Old Town (Hauptstrasse and the Altstadt).
• Heidelberg University.
• Heidelberg Zoo.
• Holy Spirit Church.
• Human Body Museum.
• Karl Theodor Bridge.
• Market Square (Marktplatz).
• Museum of the Region.
• Pharmacy Museum in the Castle.
• Philosophers’ Trail Walk.
• Railway to Königstuhl (The King's Seat).
• Ruins of Michaelskloster.
• Schloss Schwetzingen.
• Student Jail (Studentenkarzer).
• The Heiligenberg.
• The Palatinate Museum (Kurpfälzisches Museum).
• University Museum.

Most important events and festivals in Heidelberg

• Cabaret festival.
• Carnaval parade (Faschingsumzug).
• Christmas Market.
• Días de Literatura en Heidelberg (Heidelberg Literaturtage).
• Heidelberg String Quartett Festival.
• Illumination of the castle/fireworks (Fruhlingsmesse).
• International Classical Music Festival (Heidelberger Frühling).
• International Film-Festival Mannheim Heidelberg.
• Jazz festival.
• Open-air theatre and musicals in the castle (Schlossfestspiel).
• Street Festival in the Old Town (Heidelberger Herbst).
• The Autumn festival.
• The Ball of Vampires (The Ball der Vampire).
• The Biennale of Dance.