Castle
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg, Germany
A red sandstone castle ruin high above the old town, with a giant wine barrel.
Bridge · Germany · Baden-Württemberg
Old Bridge Heidelberg
The stone bridge over the Neckar with a gate tower and a castle view.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Old Bridge Heidelberg matters
The Old Bridge connects the old town to the opposite bank through a twin-towered gate. From the far side, the view back to the castle and the red roofs is the classic picture of Heidelberg. A bronze monkey statue at the gate attracts curious visitors.
Talking points
- A gate tower marks the entrance
- A monkey statue sits by the gate
- The view back to the castle is classic
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A hillside path on the north bank of the Neckar with the best view of the old town.
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A long pedestrian street lined with shops, cafes and historic buildings.
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Within about 40 km, closest first.