Castle
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg, Germany
A red sandstone castle ruin high above the old town, with a giant wine barrel.
Shopping · Germany · Baden-Württemberg
Heidelberg Hauptstrasse
A long pedestrian street lined with shops, cafes and historic buildings.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Heidelberg Hauptstrasse matters
The Hauptstrasse runs through the whole old town, lined with shops, cafes, and historic houses. It is a place to browse, to grab ice cream and to see the town's student life. Side streets lead to churches and the market square.
Talking points
- It is one of Germany's longest pedestrian streets
- Cafes and shops line the way
- Side streets lead to churches and squares
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Viewpoint
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Historic site
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A former university jail whose walls are covered in student graffiti.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.