Heidelberg Castle is a tourist attraction in Germany and one of the most important Renaissance buildings in the city of Heidelberg, north of the Alps.
The castle is located 80 meters north of the Konigstahl hills, and the construction of the oldest part of the castle’s structure dates back to before 1214 AD, then the construction expanded to two castles about 80 years later.
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Activities you can do
• First you can enjoy the green nature of Germany that captures hearts on your journey through the hanging railway that will take you to Heidelberg Castle.
• Before the magic of the castle kidnaps you, do not forget to take several stunning panoramic photos from its art of the old city, the old bridge and the Neckar River.
• Begin your tour around the ruins of the castle buildings, in which Imran Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles blend with breathtaking charm.
Then visit the German Pharmaceutical Museum, which includes more than 20,000 drug samples, and laboratory equipment over a thousand years old.
• When you finish visiting the museum, wander around the square of the building and the buildings surrounding it, and make sure to take pictures of its fairy decorations and charming statues.
• Walk around the castle gardens, which will take you back to the magic of the past with its elegance, which was considered one of the wonders of the world in the 17th century AD.
End your visit with the fountain of the fantastic river god of the Rhine, which was considered a symbol of human sacrifice in European Iron Age beliefs.
Entry prices
For adults 12 euros.
For children 6,5 euros.
Worktime
Everyday from 8:00 in the morning until 18:00 in the evening, and the last time to enter the castle is 17:30 in the evening.
Heidelberg Castle Hotels – Heidelberg
Oropischer Hof is a 5-star hotel in Heidelberg with great reviews, 1.4 km from Heidelberg Castle
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff is friendly and speaks Arabic, the rooms are comfortable.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Heidelberg is a 4-star hotel in Germany with very good reviews, 1.7 km from Heidelberg Castle
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff helpful, the breakfast varied.
Heidelberg Castle site
