The Old Bridge is a stone bridge in Heidelberg, which crosses the Neckar River, and connects the old town to the eastern part of Neuchâtel. The bridge is very popular for tourism lovers in Germany from inside and outside the country, because of its sculptures and statues such as the monkey statue.
The bridge was built from the stones of the Neckar Valley, in 1788 AD by the elected Prince Charles Theodore, and the bridge officially bears its name.
The bridge is a charming destination for the city of Heidelberg, indicating the history of its past. Just as the bridge connects the two banks of the river, it connects the city with its roots.
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Activities you can do
• You can start enjoying taking pictures of the bridge, its nine sandstone arches, its historical site and its interesting views, before crossing it.
• Then start your tour by crossing the existing bridge that opened in 1947, which will amaze you with the beauty of its charming design, and its amazing detailed sculptures.
Don’t forget to take pictures of the bridge views of the Neckar River, its green valley, and some of the city’s finest attractions, such as the charming Heidelberg castle.
• The stone bridge’s south gate will also be fascinated by its reliefs, on which two twin towers are located, on the sides of which are modeled after the ancient Baroque architectural approach.
Among the most important features of the bridge is a bronze monkey carved that deserves many pictures, which symbolizes the equality of the city’s residents and its guests.
• You can enjoy a bike tour on the bridge and across the ancient city, beyond description, with its modern charm and ancient beauty.
Heidelberg is famous for its Segway tours, and some rental places are just near the bridge, so you can have fun crossing it.
• You must take a cruise on the Neckar River, which has the most wonderful views of the most beautiful city full of fragrant magic past.
• Then you can relax and eat some food or refreshments in one of the array cafes around the old town street overlooking the bridge, or you can relax on the stone benches on the opposite side.
Heidelberg Old Bridge Hotels – Heidelberg
Hotel de Hirschgasse is a 4-star hotel in Heidelberg with great reviews, and it is 1.6 kilometers from the old bridge in Heidelberg.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is great, the staff is friendly and helpful, the breakfast is excellent.
Hip Hotel is a 4-star Heidelberg hotel in Germany with very good reviews, 600 meters from the old bridge in Heidelberg
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff helpful and the rooms comfortable.
The site of the old bridge in Heidelberg
