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Germany

Heidelberg / Romantic Castle-filled Town

MeowScore 🙀101/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

May

Lush greenery and hiking on Philosopher's Path

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january

Experience the beautiful Christmas markets!

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february

Enjoy the romantic Valentines atmosphere with your loved one.

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march

Catch the 'Pink Spring' blossom season

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april

Explore the old town and its historical architecture.

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may

Hike the Philosopher's Path and enjoy the lush greenery

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june

Attend the famous Heidelberg Castle Festival.

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july

Enjoy the beautiful Neckar river views with a boat ride

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august

Visit the baroque-style Palace and Gardens of Schwetzingen.

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september

Taste the famous Heidelberger studentenkuss (student kiss) chocolate.

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october

Experience the vibrant autumn colors with a hike to Königsstuhl.

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november

Visit the Heidelberg Christmas Market, and try the delicious traditional food

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december

Enjoy the festive atmosphere with the Christmas lights and decorations.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Heidelberg can be moderately expensive for tourists due to the high quality of goods and services. However, there are still affordable options for budget-minded visitors.

Visit the weekly farmer's market for fresh and affordable produce, and take advantage of happy hour specials at local bars and restaurants.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

for a short getaway

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

for a short getaway

Heidelberg is a popular day trip destination from nearby cities, but 2-3 days allows for more exploration.

Tipping

5-10%

Standard German tipping culture

Tipping

5-10%

Standard German tipping culture

Credit cards are widely accepted, cash is preferred. Splitting the bill is common. It's polite to round up the bill a few euros.

internet situation

great Speed

Good download/upload speeds

great Availability

Service is widely available

excellent Cellular

Several providers with good coverage

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking possible

Good bike lanes

walkable

Green and pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Generally accepting culture

Cat wandered Heidelberg's pawtastic cobbled streets, sniffing out quaint cafés. A purrfect spot to laze away the day!

Feline fur-iends couldn't resist clawing their way to Heidelberg Castle, soaking in hiss-tory while enjoying panoramic river views.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Student Jail
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Market Square
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Old Bridge
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Philosopher's Walk
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Heidelberg Castle

The mainstream

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Student Jail

Historic prison for student cats who misbehaved, now a popular tourist attraction

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Market Square

Lively square with a weekly market and tasty treats, a cat's culinary dream

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Old Bridge

Iconic bridge with stunning views of the castle and old town, great for cat-tourists

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Philosopher's Walk

Beautiful route along the Neckar river for cats who need to ponder their life choices

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Heidelberg Castle

Famous castle ruins overlooking the city of Heidelberg, purrfect for a panoramic view

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Off the beaten path

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Königstuhl
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Heiligenberg
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Frauenbad am Neckar
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Heidelberg Thingstätte
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The Philosophers' Walk

Off the beaten path

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Königstuhl

A fur-raising adventure to the highest point in the surrounding mountains. Take the funicular up for panoramic views and cat-tastic hikes.

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Heiligenberg

Purr-fect for a catventure! Hike up to the beautiful Heiligenberg hill, visit the Philospher's Garden, and discover a fascinating Celtic hilltop fortification.

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Frauenbad am Neckar

A secret cat paradise - a river bathhouse turned into a bar/cafe. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and cat-naps by the river.

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Heidelberg Thingstätte

An amphitheater with a paw-some view of Heidelberg below. Perfect for cat-templation and silent meow-sings.

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The Philosophers' Walk

A cat-mazing walk along the Neckar River with a picturesque view of Heidelberg Castle and historic homes. Great for cat-ercise and cat-naps.

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biking possible

Good bike lanes

walkable

Green and pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Generally accepting culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Heidelberg Castle

Pawsome medieval castle overlooking the city with breathtaking views. Don't forget to visit the Apothecary Museum inside!

The Old Bridge

A cat-tastic bridge crossing the Neckar river since 1788. Perfect for a romantic stroll and hand holding.

Studentenkarzer

Former prison for misbehaving students. Now a meow-velous museum showcasing graffiti, furnishing and stories from the past.

Heidelberg Philosopher's Walk

A purrfect hiking trail with stunning views of the city and the Neckar river. Named after philosophers such as Goethe and Hegel who enjoyed strolling along it.

Heidelberger Zuckerladen

A must-visit for any cat with a sweet tooth! A shop selling all sorts of candies, including Heidelberg's famous Student Kisses.

Useful external sites

www.heidelberg-marketing.de/en

Heidelberg Tourism↗

Official website for tourism in Heidelberg

www.schloss-heidelberg.de/en

Schloss Heidelberg↗

Information about the famous castle in Heidelberg

www.studentenkarzer.uni-heidelberg.de/en

Heidelberger Studentenkarzer↗

Museum showcasing the history of student prisons in Heidelberg

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