Excursion C: Guided tour of Heidelberg

picture by Carl Philipp Fohr (1795–1818)

An hour's drive from Mainz, the historical city of Heidelberg is one of Germany's internationally most recognizable sights.

Experience the special flair of Heidelberg's old town and the magic of its castle ruin, discover the beauty of the world-famous architectural ensemble that has been attracting the international public for generations, and savour the sights that have inspired many of Germany's greatest scholars and poets.

The Neckar river and Old Bridge

View of the old town from the castle