in Germany

Heidelberg

A romantic university town of red-roofed houses beneath a ruined castle above the Neckar river.

Notable spots

Heidelberg Castle
Landmark
A red-sandstone ruin overlooking the town and river below.
Old Bridge
Landmark
Philosophers' Walk
Nature

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

👕 Heidelberg in Oct: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Heidelberg Castle — Motatcho (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia