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Special Activities 2025
Onthefollowingpages,wehavecompiledsuggestionsfora multi-facetedstay.
ExperienceHeidelberg'sculinarysideinallofitsdiversity: trylocalwines,beersandotherdelicacies.Chooseamong variedtoursthroughtheOldTownorthroughtheworldfamouscastleanditsgarden,whicho昀昀erawonderfulviewof ourpicturesquecity.HiketotheidyllicallylocatedBenedictine abbeyStiftNeuburgorgettoknowHeidelbergfromadi昀昀erentperspectivebybikeorboat.Numerousguidedtoursin thisfascinatingcitywithitslivelyhistorywillenrichyourstay withinterestingandexcitingstories.Immerseyourselfinthe special昀氀airofHeidelbergandbecomepartofourcity.
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Tours of the Old Town and the castle
Prices for all Old Town & Castle Tours
Prices (in €)
Hours German Foreignlanguages
1,5 €110 €120
2€120 €130
3€150 €160
4 €160 €170
5 €180 €190
6€200 €210
7 €220
Recommended group size max.20personspertourguide
Languages German,English,Arabic,Chinese,Czech,Danish,Dutch,French,Italian,Japanese,Polish,Portuguese, Romanian,Russian,Swedish,Spanish,Turkish
Note ForCastleTours,theadmissionfeetothecastlecourtyardisnotincludedintherates.Formoreinformation oncastlecourtyardadmissions,seepages30/31(castleticketincl.funicularrailway).
Tip Ifyouarrivebyyourownbus,werecommendtheNeckarmünzplatzor,ifyouarriveindividually,theLöwenbrunnen(Lion’sFountain)attheUniversitätsplatz(UniversitySquare)tomeetwithyourtourguide.Forothermeetingpoints, seethebookingformonpage36.
1ǀGuidedTouroftheOldTown
TheoldestpartofHeidelberghasalotmoretoo昀昀erthanjust theAlteBrücke(OldBridge),thepicture-perfectalleysand theuniqueviewtothemostfamousruinintheworld.With itscharmingsquares,theOldTownisavibrantplacewhere peopleofallagesandnationalitiesmeet.Theymingleinthe manysmallcafesandpubsandmakethemostoftheunique culturalprogramsofourmuseumsandtheaters.Discover Heidelbergwithyourguideandreallygettoknowthecity.
Recommended duration 1.5or2hours
3ǀOldTownandCastleTour
The combined Old Town and Castle Tour brings history to life. Use a guided tour through the winding alleys of the Old Town to learn about the many facets of Heidelberg – sleepy squares, Germany’s oldest university, the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) and the Jesuit quarter. Afterwards, the funicular railway will take you up to the castle. Explore the electoral ruin on a tour through the inner courtyard and the castle garden and visit the famous Großes Fass (Great Barrel).
Recommended duration 3hours
5ǀOldTownTourwithBoatTrip
DiscoverthebeautyofHeidelberginanOldTownTourfollowed byexperiencingthecity’sunique昀氀airduringa50-minuteboat tripalongthebanksoftheNeckarRiver.Thiscombinedguided touronfootandbyboatwillintroduceyoutoHeidelberg’strio ofriver,cityandcastle.
Dates March–October, between12:00pm–6:00pm
Recommended duration 2hours
Languages German,English,Danish, Dutch,French,Spanish
Price plusticketfortheboattrip
Meeting points Neckarmünzplatz,Kornmarkt, Universitätsplatz(UniversitySquare),Marktplatz (MarketSquare)ortheboatlandingstage
2ǀCastleTour
HeidelbergCastlemajesticallytowersabovetheroofsofthe OldTown,inspiringmillionsofpeopleeveryyear.Aguided tourofthecastlecourtyardandthecastlegardenwillallow youtoimmerseyourselfintheeventfulhistoryoftheworldrenownedruin.AvisittotheGroßesFass(GreatBarrel),the largestwinebarrelintheworldthathaseverbeen昀椀lled,is partoftheprogramaswell.
Recommended duration 1.5hours
4ǀCityandCastleSightseeingBusTour
GettoknowthecityonaCitySightseeingTour(approx.1.5 hours)inyourownbus.Immerseyourselfinthefascinating historyofHeidelbergandadmiretheworldfamoussights comfortablyfromthebus.Youwillcontinueontothecastle. Exploretheelectoralruinbyfootinaguidedtour(noinner rooms).
Recommended duration 2.5hours
Note Forgroupswithmorethan20persons,asecondtour guidewillbeneededfortheCastleTour(surcharge:German €110,foreignlanguages€120).
Note TourbussestravellingfromHeidelbergOldTownto thecastlemusttakethedetourviaGaiberg.TheNeueSchlossstraßeisclosedtovehicleswithatotalweightof3.5 tonsor moreuntilfurthernotice.Thedetourrouteofapprox.15km leadsviaLeimen,LingentalandGaiberg.Pleasenotethatthe journeytothecastleandthereforethetotaldurationofthe CityandCastleSightseeingTourwillbeextendedbyapprox. 30minutesduetothisdetour.Ifyouhaveanyquestions, pleasedonothesitatetocontactusatanytime.
Note PleasenotethattheZiegelhäuserBrücke(ZiegelhäuserBridge)mayonlybeusedbyvehiclesupto3.5tons.
Tip AreyoulookingforadigitalguidedtourforyoureventorwouldyouliketoexploreHeidelbergcomfortablyfromhome? Thenbookour„Digitalguidedtour:Adi昀昀erentkindofcitytour-digitalandyetpersonal“.Duration30minutes,price€35.
Costume Tours
Booking information for all Costume Tours
Languages German,English
Recommended group size max.20personspertourguide
6ǀMurderMysteryTour“Thedeathin sight–Murderattheuniversity”
Adeathattheuniversity–wasitmurder?Aterriblesecret awaitsinthemiddleofthecozyHeidelbergOldTown!A murdermysterytourwilltakeyoubacktothetimearound theturnofthecentury.Aretheprofessorsandtheirwives trulyasvenerableandrighteousastheyseem?Arethe studentsasreputableandthebourgeoisdaughtersas decorousasthebettercirclesofsocietydesire?Uncoverthe truthduringyourwalkthroughthealleysoftheOldTown, whereevidenceandwitnessstatementswaittobediscovered!Experiencethisexciting,interactivemurdermysterytour togetherwithvarioushistoricallydressedactors.Discover thetimearound1900upcloseinanentertainingmanner.
Duration 2hours
Price German€260,English€270
7ǀThesinoflove
Heidelbergisfamousforit’sromanticlove(s).Lesswellknown thantheelectoralWarsoftheRoses,however,arethetemptationsoftheSchönfrauengasseandmanyothernakedtruths. Thisisanamusingre昀氀ectionofamorousloveandmarriage customs,whiletraditionalrecipesforlovespellsandsexual stimulantsprovidepracticallifeguidance.
Duration 1.5hours
Price German€165,English€175
Note Forages18andolder.
8ǀOutinoldHeidelbergwiththe “Bürgersfrau”(citizen’swife)
Upclosetotheaction:Acitizen‘swifeinhistoricaldress tellsthestoriesbehindhistory,presentingeverything 昀椀rsthand.Pasterascomebacktolifeasshechatsabout everydayexcitementintheOldTown,badstudenthabits, courtintriguesandmuchmore.Allofthisisservedwitha gooddashofhumorandapinchofscandal.Letussurprise you!
Duration 1.5hours
Price German€165,English€175
10ǀThroughthedarkalleysof Heidelbergwiththenightwatchman
Since the Middle Ages, the night watchman has ensured the safety of the citizens within the town walls. When the romantics began to celebrate Heidelberg in songs and immortalize the enormous castle ruin in copper engravings at the start of the 19th century, guests from all over the world came to the Neckar River. The night watchman protected them as well from robbers, fraudulent antiques dealers and other immoral o昀昀ers. Walk through the alleys of the Old Town by the side of the night watchman or his daughter while you are told long-forgotten stories from the past.
Duration 1or1.5hours
Price German€165,English€175(1hour)
German€195,English€205(1.5hours)
9ǀWitches,oppressors,poorsinners: fromHeidelberg’slegalhistory
Executionsusedtobetruespectaclesforeveryone.In1762, theuniversitywasclosedtoallowthestudentstoattendan execution–a“revoltingexample”.Inthisguidedtour,a“real” witchwilltakeyouthroughthecenturies.Onthewaythrough thecity,shereportsofamusingregulationsandgruesome punishments.Cityhistory–not昀椀tforchildrenorweaknerves.
Duration 1.5hours
Price German€165,English€175
11ǀWithwasherwomanBabett throughHeidelberg
Thebigwashwasatoughbusinessbackintheday:grinding, rubbing,crushing,beating,rinsing,bleaching,drying.Best doneincompany.Listentothestoriesofthe18thcentury washerwomanBabett.Notonetomincewords,thegood womanchatsabouthardwork,softwater,everydaylife,juicy detailsandHeidelberg‘shistory.
Duration 1.5hours
Price German€165
Note ThetouriscurrentlyonlyavailableinGerman.
Themed Tours
Booking information for all Themed Tours
Duration 1.5–2hours
Languages German,English,otherlanguagesavailable
Price German€145,otherlanguages€155
Group size max.20personspertourguide
Note Possibleadmissionfeesnotincluded,costumesurcharge€50,costumedappearancesonrequest.
12ǀHeidelberg‘sNobelPrize LaureatesofMedicine
TheexcellentreputationoftheHeidelbergUniversityisnot leastbasedonitsNobelPrizelaureatesfromtheareasof physiologyormedicine(AdolfKossel,OttoMeyerhof,Bert Sakmann,HaraldzurHausen).Learnaboutthescienti昀椀c achievements,thespecialcircumstancesofthediscoveries andthescientists‘ownpersonalitiesonatourofthelaureates‘ worksites.Discovertheexcitementinresearch.
Meeting point InfrontofthemainentranceoftheKopfklinik (northside),ImNeuenheimerFeld400
13ǀArchitecturalexplorationthrough Heidelberg’sOldTown
ThewindingalleysofHeidelbergdatebacktotheMiddle Ages.TheharmoniouslylookingOldTownismadeupof buildingsfrommanydi昀昀erentstylesanderas.Thisexpert walkwilltakeyoufromtheoriginstothecurrentbuilding projects.Fromtheiconsoftouristinterestsuchastheuniversitylibrary,youwillmoveontothehiddenbeauties,such astheBluntschlihouse.Thisisanexcitingsearchfortracks andtraces,notonlyforarchitectureenthusiasts!
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ǀHeidelbergatthetimeofRomanticism“Downthereinverdantmeadows, amillwheelturnsaround...”
FamousHeidelbergRomanticism–theyoungpoetsJoseph vonEichendor昀昀,ClemensBrentano,AchimvonArnim andtheirfriendsturnedHeidelbergintoacenteroflate Romanticismintheearly19thcentury.Theirtracescanstill befoundthroughoutthecityandwillbebroughttolight inthisguidedtouroftheOldTown.
Note ThetouriscurrentlyonlyavailableinGerman.
16ǀThefamousPhilosophenweg (Philosophers’Walk)–Heidelbergat itsmostbeautiful
Once, scholars were walking here in their sti昀昀 frock coats, relaxing their thoughts during strolls – today, the Philosophenweg beckons with unique views of the city, the river, the Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), the castle and the nearly 600 meters high Königstuhl (King’s Seat). Walking up the Philosophenweg, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view. The path will also take you to the Philosophengärtchen (Philosophers’ Garden), on the sunspoiled natural balcony on which an abundance of exotic plants is thriving.
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TheBahnstadt–Research,Living, Work–Anewdistrictcomesintobeing
Theextenttowhichtheuniversityandthescience,research andeducationsectorshavehelpedshapethecity’sdistinctivecomplexionoverthecenturiescanbeseeninHeidelberg‘shistory,townscape,architectureandalsoinnumerous newprojects.Today,thestructureandimageofthecity areinextricablylinkedwithscienti昀椀cdevelopments.These developmentsareparticularlyvisibleinHeidelberg’snewest district,theBahnstadt.Itisoneoftheworld’slargestpassive housingareasandreliesoninnovativesolutionstocombine environmentalprotection,attractivelivingspaceandoptimal infrastructure.
Meeting point SkyLabs,Bahnstadtdistrict
15ǀInthebeginning,therewasthirst–PubandrestaurantcultureinHeidelberg
Enjoymentisatthefocusofthisentertainingguidedtour, fullofanecdotes:Heidelbergisfamousforitspubandinn culture.Rusticpubs,studentdrinkinghabitsandspecialties –thistourwillspirityouawayintotheenjoyablehistoryof Heidelberg,fromtheHomoheidelbergensistothisday.
Note Nofoodandbeveragesareservedduringthistour. ThetouriscurrentlyonlyavailableinGerman.
17ǀTheUniversityintheOldTown
Founded by Prince Elector Ruprecht I. in 1386, the “Ruperto Carola” is Germany’s oldest university and one of the most venerable education facilities in Europe. The tour conveys not only the university’s history but also provides an insight into student life. It takes you from the university library and the Peterskirche (St. Peter’s Church), the oldest church in Heidelberg, to the Alte Aula (Old Auditorium) and the historical Studentenkarzer (Student Prison). Visit the place that once made people su昀昀er! From 1778 to 1914, students were punished there for “trivial o昀昀ences”.
Price Theentrancefeeof€6perpersonfortheAlteAula (OldAuditorium)andtheStudentenkarzer(StudentPrison) willbeadded.Interiorvisitsareonlypossibleonrequestand accordingtoavailabilityoncertaindays.
Note Itisnecessarytobookindividualtimeslotstovisit the Student Prison. The maximum group size is 15 people. For larger groups, please reserve multiple time slots.
19ǀBergfriedhof(MountainGraveyard)–Fire,EarthandImmortality
Concealedbehindhighwallsonaformervineyardand deliberatelydesignedasapark,Heidelberg‘sBergfriedhof surpriseswithitsnewGartenderKulturen(Gardenof Cultures).Poetryreadingsareheldinapavilion.Botanical treasuresandmonumentalgravesornamentallylinethe paths.FamiliarnamesoffamousHeidelbergcitizensbring tomindtherelevanceofthiscityinpastcenturies.
Meeting point InfrontofthemainentranceoftheBergfriedhof(bus/tramstop“Bergfriedhof“).
Note Thetourmustbeginbeforetwilight.MaleparticipantsmustcovertheirheadswhileintheJewishgraveyard. ToursonSaturdaysexcludetheJewishpartofthegraveyard
20ǀChristmasMarketTour
TakeawalkthroughtheOldTownandimmediatelygetinto theChristmasspiritwiththescentofroastedalmondsand mulledwine.Lovinglyarrangedboothsspreadovervarious historicalsquares.TheuniquebackdropwithHeidelberg CastletoweringabovetheOldTowncreatesanoutstanding atmosphereandmakestheHeidelbergChristmasMarket oneofthemostfairytale-likeeventsinGermany.TheAdventthemedguidedtourprovidesinterestinginformationonthe region’sChristmasandpre-Christmastraditions.Thewalk startsattheMarktplatz(MarketSquare)andpassesthemost beautifulcornersoftheOldTownendingattheUniversitätsplatz(UniversitySquare).
22ǀHeidelberg–Historycriss-cross
TakethisentertainingwalkthroughthehistoricOldTown and昀椀ndoutwhatkindofcrossthepeopleofthePalatinatehadandwhybeerwashelpfulwhenchangingreligion. Learnwhatthemedievalnavigatorlookedlikeandwhyitis goodforyourkneestohavetherightelector.Learnabout lousytimes,funnystudentlifeandunexpectedhautecoutureproblems.Thetourisacriss-crossingmixofcityhistory andanecdotesofeverydaylife.
Note ThetouriscurrentlyonlyavailableinGerman.
21ǀQueerTourHeidelberg–Heidelberg andhomosexualhistory
Join us for a walking tour in the Old Town through the “Rainbow City Heidelberg” (since September 2020 Heidelberg is a member of the “Rainbow Cities”) with the focus on “Heidelberg and homosexual history”. Get to know the most important sights of Heidelberg from the point of view of queer life, but also visit lesser-known places in the city that have a special connection to queer culture. The tour meant to remind one to contemplate and to remember those, who have been forgotten. Additionally, it shows you how colorful, vigorous and encouraging queer life in Heidelberg is.
Duration 2.5hours
Meeting point Karlsplatz(Carl‘sSquare),Sebastian-MünsterBrunnen(SebastianMünsterFountain)
Note ThetourisbookableFriday–Sunday,currentlyonly availableinGerman.
23ǀTheHeidelbergCuriosities
Thisisit:Thislivelyjourneythroughtimeisfullofwit,speed andirony.Idealforanniversaries,weddings,birthdaysand othercelebrations-especiallyrefreshingforexhausted congressparticipants.Letustellyouhilariousanecdotes, fascinatingstoriesandafewjuicydetailsfromHeidelberg's history.ComeandsharealaughoverHeidelberg'shumorousside.
24ǀBODYWORLDS–“TheAnatomyofHappiness”
HeidelbergisthelocationofGermany’soldestuniversityand hasbeenacenterofmedicalinnovationforcenturies.Walk throughthehistoryinthefootstepsofmedicalactionand learnaboutHeidelberg’sdiversehistoryofanatomy:When andwherewasthe昀椀rstdepartmentofanatomysetup?What happenedintheearly“anatomictheater”?Humanhealthis directlyconnectedtothedevelopmentofmedicine.Thetour thereforeendsattheentranceoftheKÖRPERWELTENMuseum(BODYWORLDSmuseum)intheAltesHallenbad,where youcansubsequentlyexplorethe exhibition“TheAnatomyof Happiness”onyourown.
Opening hours of the museum
Monday–Sunday10:00am–6:00pm (lastadmissionat5:00pm).ClosedonDecember24.
Price Amuseumadmissionfeeof€19perperson (MondaytoFriday),€21perperson(Saturday,Sunday andpublicholidays),incl.audioguide(German/English) viasmartphone,willbechargedadditionally.
Meeting point AnatomiegartenattheBunsendenkmal (BunsenMonument)
25ǀLet‘sgetdowntobrasstacks!–TheProverbsTour
”MynameisHare,Idon‘tknowathing!”Butdon‘tworry,you don‘thavetofeelthatway!Findoutwhatyou“hadonthe ball”(aufderPfannehaben)inHeidelberg,whatwent“beyondthepale”(nichtaufeineKuhhautgehen)andhowyou were“fobbedo昀昀”(abgespeist).“Don‘tmaketracks”(Kratzen SienichtdieKurve),becausewe’lluntietheetymological knotsforyouandcertainlywon’t“leadyoudownthegarden path”(einXfürundUvormachen)–afterallwemajoredin thesubject.Afterthat,you’reallowedto“pullourleg”,too (einenBärenaufbinden).Forreal!Youmaybelead(butnot onamerrychase)by:Dr.Kauder-WelschorDr.Gobblede Gook.Thespecialcitysightseeingtourwithahae昀昀ect!ExperienceHeidelberginentertainingwordstories,idiomsand playsonwords.
Note Alsorecommendedasaguidedtourforschool classes(fromgrade10).Thetouriscurrentlyonlyavailablein German.
Active Tours
26ǀGuidedHiketotheBenedictine AbbeyStiftNeuburg
ThehikewilltakeyoualongthePhilosophenweg(Philosophers’Walk),Heidelberg’sfamousnaturalbalcony,and onthroughtheforestinto“NeuenheimerSchweiz”(Neuenheim’sSwitzerland),animpressivenaturepreservewith beautifulviewsoftheNeckarvalley.Finally,youwillreachthe oldBenedictineabbeyStiftNeuburg,whereyoucanvisitthe monasterychurchafteryourhike.
Duration approx.3hours
Languages German,English
Price German€145,English€155
Meeting point Busstop“Bergstraße”(Neuenheim)
Group size max.20personspertourguide
27ǀHeidelbergCityRally
Exploration tours as communicative experiences. The playing 昀椀eld is Heidelberg’s romantic Old Town with its winding alleys and beautiful squares. The participating teams must solve tricky riddles and tasks. All participants will receive a certi昀椀cate and the winners will get an additional gift.
Duration approx.2hours
Languages German,English,French
Price German€145,otherlanguages€155
Group size max.28personspertourguide
Note Ifpreferred,therallycanendandbeevaluatedin arestaurantintheOldTown.Thecostsforfoodandbeveragesarenotincludedandmustbepaidseparatelyonsite.
Pleaseprovidealistofparticipantsforthecerti昀椀cates.
28ǀGuidedBikeTourthroughHeidelberg
“TheOldTownandmore!”Discoverand experiencemoreofHeidelberg!
Thisiswhatourguidedcycletourthroughthebeautiful historicOldTownhastoo昀昀er.Theridecontinuesalongthe “Neckarwiesen”throughthegreencountrysideofHeidelberg. Fromthere,thetourtakesyoutothecenterofmoderneducationandresearchatHeidelbergUniversity.Lookforwardto anexciting,multifacetedrideanddiscoverthevariousfacets ofourbeautifulcitywithyourexperiencedspecialistguide.
Duration approx.3hours
Languages German,English
Price German€180,English€190 Group size max.10personspertourguide
29ǀGuidedBikeTouronthe LowerNeckarRiver
OnaguidedbiketouralongthelowerNeckarRiveryouwill discoverboth昀氀oraandfaunaoftheAltneckaraswellas aspectsoflifeandworkalongtheriver.Youwillcyclealong hiddenarchitecturaltreasuresandgettoknowRomantracesinLadenburgandruralNeubotzheim.AfterhavingpassedHeidelberg‘svegetablegardenthetourcontinuestothe centreofscienti昀椀cresearchand昀椀nallyreachesthefavourite recreationareaofHeidelberg‘sresidents.
Duration 5hours
Languages German,English
Price German€220,English€230
Group size max.10personspertourguide
Note Pleasecarryappropriateprotectiveclothing(e.g.rain jacket,raincape)dependingontheweatherconditions.At thebeginningofthetour,youwillreceiveabrie昀椀ngfromthe tourguide.Theroutelengthisabout30km,pro昀椀le:noincline, possibilityofpicnicandstop.
Note for Guided Bike Tours
Forbikerental,pleasecontactourpartnersdirectly:
Ifa GmbH
Radhof Bergheim
BergheimerStraße101 69115Heidelberg
Phone:+4962216599452 martin.rachfahl@ifa-heidelberg.de www.ifa-heidelberg.de
Radolino Fahrradverleih
LahrerStraße24 69126Heidelberg Phone:+491636213898 info@radolino.de www.radolino.de
Joyrides (E-Bikes)
Hebelstr.7(imAutohaus) 69115Heidelberg Phone:+4915142045097 info@joyrides-rent.de www.joyrides-rent.de
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ǀSegwayTour:“HighlyPhilosophical”
TheSegwayTourrevealsanentirelynewperspective.Glide alongtheNeckarRivertothehistoricalandtrendyquarterNeuenheimaccompaniedbyatourguide.Afterwards, youmoveontothezoo,theNeuenheimerFeldwithits impressiveuniversityandhospitalbuildingsanduptothe Philosophenweg(Philosophers’Walk).ThisHeidelbergsight isnoteasilyseenat昀椀rstglance.Theformervintners’path wasoncetakenbyscholarswhodesiredtheinspirationof the“HeidelbergTrio”:Theharmonyofthebaroquecity,the HeidelbergCastleandtheNeckarRiver.Itisanextraordinary view!
Dates February–November
Duration approx.1¾hours
Languages German,English
Price €59perpersonincludinghelmetforrent andsegwaylicense
Meeting point Neckarmünzplatz
Group size 10–20persons, smallerandlargergroupsonrequest
Mindestvoraussetzungen 14yearsold,size1.40m, weight45–115kg
31ǀSegwayTour“Allin360°”
Discover Heidelberg and the Neckar valley on a city safari that provides a mixture of “everything“. Your tour starts at the Neckarmünzplatz and continues to the Philosophenweg (Philosophers’ Walk) with its fantastic view of the city. The second place steeped in history is the Neuburg monastery, which was founded in 1130 and looks back on a fascinating past. Head towards the Köpfel and Ziegelhausen to the other side of the Neckar River and right up to the Wolfsbrunnen. Proceed in the direction of Heidelberg Castle. Enjoy the great view of the castle garden above the castle before continuing to the Klingenteich. Passing the Jewish cemetery, the tour takes you back to the Old Town and your starting point at the Neckarmünzplatz.
Dates February–November
Duration approx.2.5hours
Languages German,English Price €69perpersonincludinghelmetforrent andsegwaylicense
Meeting point Neckarmünzplatz
Group size 10–20persons, smallerandlargergroupsonrequest
Mindestvoraussetzungen 14yearsold,size1.40m, weight45–115kg
Culinary Offers
32ǀWinetastinginHeidelberg’sOldTown
Instructedbyawineexpert,youwillbeabletogettoknow sixdi昀昀erentwinesintherestaurant“Sudpfanne”.Thespecial tastingexperienceisaccompaniedbyexplanationsonthe growingareasandcharactersofthewines.Thetourthrough theworldofwineiscompletedbyahearty2-coursemenu.
Languages German,English
Price €59perperson
Group size 10–50persons
Note Furtherdrinksarechargedseparatelyonsite.
Included Services
–Winetastingwithsixdi昀昀erentregionalred, roséandwhitewines
–Hearty,seasonalmealofyourchoice:
January 1 – March 31, 2025:
Menu A Small mixed salad; roast pork with dark beer sauce, served with winesauerkraut and fried potatoes
Menu B Frenchonionsoupwithcheesecrouton; Homemadebreaddumplingswithmushroomcream
April 1 – October 31, 2025:
Menu A Smallmixedsalad;„KurpfälzerSaumagen“ (stu昀昀edpig‘sstomach),servedwithwinesauerkraut,fried potatoesandfriedeggs
Menu B Tomatosoup;Mediterraneanvegetabledish withgratinatedsheep‘scheese
November 1 – December 31, 2025:
Menu A Small mixed salad; roast pork with dark beer sauce, served with winesauerkraut and fried potatoes
Menu B Frenchonionsoupwithcheesecrouton; Homemadebreaddumplingswithmushroomcream
Note Menuissubjecttochange.
33ǀAhop-昀椀lledexperiencesince1603! Entertainingguidedbeertourthrough theOldTown
Brew,suds,walloporbrownbottle...TheHeidelbergBrewing RegulationsissuedbyElectorFriedrichIVin1603wereeven stricterthantheBavarianPurityLawof1516!Anystudent, thenornowdidnotreallycare-themainthingwasthatthere wasenoughinstock...Thisexclusiveandamusingbeertour throughHeidelberg'sOldTownwillhelpyou昀椀ndoutwhat typeofbeeryouareandwhichofourHeidelbergbeersyou likebest.
Duration approx.2hours
Languages German,otherlanguagesonrequest
Price €85perperson
Group size 10-16persons
Note Anyadditionaldrinkswillbechargedseparatelyin therespectiverestaurantsandarepaidfordirectly.Forages 18andover.
Included Services
–Guidedtour
–4breaksforrefreshments
–4di昀昀erentbeers
–Asmallsnackattheendofthetour
Additional tip
Abtei Stift Neuburg (Benedictine Abbey Stift Neuburg)
EmbeddedintheNeckarvalley,surroundedbyalushgreenandwithawonderful viewofthemeanderingriverandtheslopesoftheOdenwald,themonasteryattracts localsandguestsalike.TheBenedictineabbeywasfoundedbythemonasteryLorsch in1130.Itwasstrugglingwithitsbadeconomicsituationuntilthemonasterywas dissolvedin1562.Foralongtime,thebuildingwasgiventodi昀昀erentusesthereafter, amongothersasthe“Jungfern-Stift”,wherewomenfromnoblefamiliesweretolive togetherasa“communityofvirtuouswomen”(therefore,itiscalledthe“StiftNeuburg” tothisday).Since1927,monkshavebeenlivinghereagainaccordingtotherulesof SaintBenedict.Themonasteryincludesasmallorganicbrewery.Followingtherules oftheirBenedictineorder,themonksfocusonpastoralwork,supportingandmeeting withgueststhroughdiverseculturaleventssuchasconcertsor lecturesoncontemporarysubjects.
Travel to the monastery
–ByfootalongtheNeckarRiverorthePhilosophenweg(Philosophers’Walk)
– By bus with line 34 and 37, towards Ziegelhausen, Stift Neuburg stop, www.vrn.de
–ByshipwiththeWeisseFlotteHeidelberg(WhiteFleet),landingstage KlosterNeuburg,www.weisse昀氀ottehd.de
Information on monastery tours
Monasterytourscanbebookeduponrequestandasavailableduringthefollowingtimes: Monday–Saturday:10:00am–4:00pm,Sundaysandpublicholidays: 11:30am–3:00pm.Informationandbooking:+496221895143, fuehrungen@stift-neuburg.de
Themonasterydoesnotreceiveanygovernmental昀椀nancialsupport.Themonks wouldbegratefulforanydonationonsite.
Furtherinformation canbefound here
Guided Tours for students, young people and families
34ǀ„GameofStones–Adi昀昀erentkindofhistorylessons
Fantasynovels,moviesandTVshowsdetermineagreatpart ofourcurrentimageofthepast.Isitallmadeup,orhave therebeenonlyfewchanges?Howmuchisbasedonwhat actuallyhappened?Magic,sword昀椀ghts,elves,dangerous intriguesandprincessesindistressaretruepartsofPalatinatehistory!SearchfortracesofJ.R.R.Tolkien,JoanneK. Rowling,GeorgeR.R.MartinandCoinHeidelberg.
Duration approx.1.5hours
Languages German,English
Price for student groups German€120,English€130
Meeting point Universitätsplatz(UniversitySquare) atLöwenbrunnen(Lion’sFountain)
Group size max.20personspertourguide, largergroupsonrequest
Note Age-speci昀椀callyadjustedguidedtourforchildren, youngadultsandstudentgroupsintheagebracketsfrom 9–13yearsand14–19years.Canbebookedasoutside CastleorOldTownTour.
35ǀThesecretofthelostCarbuncleStone -AGuidedTourfullofmysteries
Amysteriousbox,whichwasfoundbyacastleguidecontainsanunsolvedriddlefrombygonetimes.Deeperand deeperitgoesintothehistoryofHeidelbergCastle.Clever mindsareneededtouncoverthesecretofanancientcurse andto昀椀ndtheCarbunclestonethatwasthoughtlost!Who saysthatcastletourshavetobeboring?
Duration approx.1.5hours
Languages German
Price for student groups German€120
Meeting point HeidelbergCastle,visitorcenter
Group size max.20personspertourguide,largergroups onrequest
Note Suitableforchildrenaged8-14years, wellsuitedforfamilieswithchildren.
36ǀExcitingExplorationTour throughHeidelberg
Popularforyears:thechildrenandstudent’sguidedtour. AnexcitingjourneyofexplorationthroughtheOldTownorat thecastle.Robbers,avidreadersandmuchmore–exciting andfunnystoriesarewaitingforyouinHeidelberg’sOldTown. Haveyoueverbeentoarealcastle–withimmensewalls, thicktowers,drawbridgesandexcitinglegends?
Duration approx.1.5–2hours
Languages German,English,Danish,Finnish,French, Italian,Spanish
Price for student groups German€120, otherlanguages€130
Group size max.20personspertourguide, largergroupsonrequest
Note Suitable for children and young people aged 5 - 18 years.
38ǀAnimalTrackinginHeidelberg’s OldTown
Whyisalionwithasword,orbandcrownenthronedonthe fountainattheUniversitätsplatz(UniversitySquare)?Who ishidingonthewalloftheMarstall?Whatothercreatures canbefoundinthestreetsandsquaresofHeidelberg‘sOld Town?WhilestrollingthroughtheOldTown,youdiscover anumberofanimal昀椀gures,someareclearlyvisiblein famoussquaresandbuildings,somearealmosthidden sothatyouhavetosearchforthemveryprecisely.Allof themhaveastoryoftheirown,tellingusaboutlifeinthe cityandexcitingformertimes.Comealongontheanimals‘ journeythroughtheOldTownand昀椀ndouthowtheyhave conqueredtheirplaceovertheyearsandarenowwaiting forvisitorstotellthemtheirstories.
Duration approx.1¼–1,5hours
Languages German
Price for student groups German€120
Group size max.20personspertourguide,largergroups onrequest
Note Suitableforchildrenaged6–12yearsandalsofor familieswithchildren.Thetourcanbebookedonwardsfrom 11.00a.m.Thepresenceofanaccompanyingadultisrequired.
Note ThetouriscurrentlyonlyavailableinGerman.
37ǀHeidelbergCityRallyforstudents
Eplorationtoursascommunicationexperiences.Withopen eyes,imaginationandteamspirit,thecityanditshistoryare revealedtothestudentsinanentertainingway.Insmallteams, varioustasksandriddlesaresolvedbetweenUniversitätsplatz (UniversitySquare)andMarktplatz(MarketSquare).Eachteam receivesafolderwithtasksandacitymapfromthetourguide. Ondemand,allparticipantswillreceivecerti昀椀catesandthe winnerswillgetanadditionalgift.
Duration approx.2hours
Languages German,English,French Price for student groups German€120, otherlanguages€130
Group size max.28personspertourguide
Note Therearefourdi昀昀erentlevelsofdi昀케culty.Therefore,itisnecessarytoindicatethetypeofschoolandthe gradelevel.
39ǀFamilyTour
Whatcanbediscoveredabouttheoldelectoralcoatofarms? Which昀椀guresandsymbolscanbefoundonthehistoricalfacadesandwhatdidanddotheymean?WhendrawingNeckar waterfromthecity’ssymbol,theAlteBrücke(OldBridge),you canphysicallyexperiencejusthowhighthatbridgeis.Playful explorationforthelittleonesandinterestingstoriesforthe olderfamilymembersareincluded.Thetourstartsatthe Marktplatz(MarketSquare)andleadsalongthemostexciting andimportantsightssuchastheHeiliggeistkirche(Churchof theHolySpirit),theAlteBrücke(OldBridge)andtheFriedrich EbertMemorialtotheUniversitätsplatz(UniversitySquare).
Duration approx.1.5hours
Languages German Price for student groups German€120
Group size max.20persons(max.10children)pertourguide
Note ThetouriscurrentlyonlyavailableinGerman.
Tip The tower of the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) can be visited by asking admission via e-mail heiliggeist@ekihd.de. Further information can be found on the homepage www.heiliggeist-heidelberg.de. Donations for this service are welcome.
Boat Trips
40ǀBoattripswiththeWeisseFlotte (WhiteFleet)Heidelberg
Fromspringtoautumn,theWeisseFlotteHeidelbergo昀昀ers dailytripsfromHeidelbergtoNeckarsteinach(approx.1.5 hoursoneway)andback.Foodanddrinksareavailableon board.AllridesaremoderatedinEnglishandGerman.
Boat landing stage StadthalleHeidelberg,Neckarstaden25 Times
March29–April30,2025andOctober1–31,2025: Monday–Friday10:30amand2:30pm SaturdayandSunday10:30am,11.30am, 2:30pmand3:00pm
May–September:daily10:30am,11:30am, 2:30pmand3:00pm.
Price RoundtripHeidelberg–Neckarsteinach–Heidelberg€45perpersonincl.beveragesonboard One-waytripHeidelberg–Neckarsteinachorreverse €29perpersonincl.beveragesonboard BoardingatStiftNeuburg(BenedictineAbbeyStiftNeuburg), NeckargemündandNeckarsteinach
Note Theboatscanberentedforspecialtripsandtripswith exclusivegroups.Pricesonrequest.Boatcapacity:approx. 50–400persons.
Tip The Weisse Flotte Heidelberg o昀昀ers diverse and entertaining themed tours for any age year-round.
Tip Forgroupsof15personsormore,theWeisseFlotte Heidelbergo昀昀ersco昀昀eeandcakeduringtheFour-Castles Tour.Advanceordersrequired.
Ticketsandfurtherinformation canbefound here.
41ǀSolarschi昀昀„Neckarsonne“
41ǀSolar-poweredboat“Neckarsonne”
Enjoyafantasticall-roundviewofHeidelberg‘ssightsfromthe solar-poweredboat“Neckarsonne”.Glazedonallsides,the solar-poweredcatamaranrunsonsunlightonlyasitglides gentlyandsilentlyacrossthewater.The50-minuteroundtrip ontheNeckarRiveralongthebanksofHeidelbergcomeswith interestinginformationaboutthe“Neckarsonne“,shippingin generaland,ofcourse,thehistoryandpeculiaritiesofthecity anditssurroundings.Gastronomyonboard.
GenießenSieaufdemSolarschi昀昀einenfantastischenBlickauf dieSehenswürdigkeitenHeidelbergs.Esistrundumverglast undwirdnurvonderKraftderSonneangetrieben.Dadurch gleitetderSolarkatamaransanftundleiseaufdemWasser dahin.Währendder50-minütigenRundfahrtaufdemNeckar entlangderUfervonHeidelbergerhaltenSieinteressante InformationenüberdasSolarschi昀昀,überdieSchi昀昀fahrtund natürlichzurGeschichteunddenBesonderheitenderStadt undihrerUmgebung.AucheineGastronomieistanBord vorhanden.
Boat landing stage Karl-TheodorBridge (AlteBrücke(OldBridge)),OldTownside Times
Anlegestelle Karl-Theodor-Brücke(AlteBrücke),Altstadtseite Fahrzeiten
März–Oktober2025
March–October2025: Tuesday–Sunday12:30pm,2:00pm,3:30pmand5:00pm
Dienstag–Sonntag:12.30,14.00,15.30und17.00Uhr
AbNovember2025Glühweinfahrten
FreitagbisSonntag
AsofNovember2025:Mulledwinetrips everyFridaytoSunday 2:00pm,3:30pmand5:00pm
14.00,15.30und17.00Uhr
Price adults€19perpersonincl.1softdrinkorbeer, children€9.50perpersonincl.1softdrink
Group size asof10adults
Preis Erwachsene19,00€inklusiveeinemGetränk(SoftgetränkoderBier),Kinder9,50€proPersoninkl.einem Softgetränk
Gruppengröße ab10erwachsenenPersonen
42ǀHeidelberg-Sightseeing-Tourmitder WeissenFlotteHeidelberg
HeidelbergSightseeingTourwiththe WeisseFlotte(WhiteFleet)Heidelberg
Nomatterifthisisyour昀椀rsttimevisitingHeidelbergorif youwanttorediscoveryourhomeregion:roundtripsby boatontheNeckarRivero昀昀ermanyimpressionsthatwill inspireyouaneweverytime,inparticularwiththeoption ofexperiencingthecityanditsdiverserivervalleyfroma veryuniqueangle.EnjoyaspecialviewofHeidelbergand itssights,suchastheAlteBrücke(OldBridge)ortheHeidelbergCastle,fromthewaterina50-minuteroundtrip.
Egal,obSieHeidelbergzumerstenMalbesuchenoderdie Heimatregionneuentdeckenmöchten.Schi昀昀srundfahrten aufdemNeckarbietenzahlreicheEindrücke,dieimmerwieder aufsNeuebegeisternundvorallemdieMöglichkeit,dieStadt undihrwandelbaresFlusstalauseinemganzeigenenBlickwinkel zu erleben. Genießen Sie bei einer 50-minütigen RundfahrtdenganzbesonderenBlickvomWasserausauf HeidelbergundseineSehenswürdigkeitenwiedieAlteBrücke oderdasHeidelbergerSchloss.
Boat landing stage StadthalleHeidelberg,pier5, Neckarstaden25 Times
Anlegestelle StadthalleHeidelberg,Anleger5, Neckarstaden25
Fahrzeiten
März–Oktober2025
March–October2025:12:00pm,1:30pm, 3:00pm,4:30pmand6:00pm
12.00,13.30,15.00,16.30und18.00Uhr
AbNovember2025Glühweinfahrten
FreitagbisSonntag
AsofNovember2025:Mulledwinetrips everyFridaytoSunday 1:30pm,3:00pm,4:30pmand6:00pm
13.30,15.00,16.30und18.00
Price adults€19perpersonincluding1softdrinkorbeer, children€9.50perpersonincluding1softdrink
Group size asof10adults
Preis Erwachsene19€proPersoninklusiveeinemGetränk (SoftgetränkoderBier),Kinder9,50€proPersoninklusive einemSoftgetränk Gruppengröße ab10erwachsenenPersonen
Accessible Tours
43ǀDiscoverHeidelbergby“Sensing, Smelling,Feeling”
Aguidedtourthatbringsthecity’shistorytolifebysensingtheenvironment,feelingmonumentsandsmelling thescentsofthecity.Atourfortheblindandpeoplewith impairedvision.
Duration approx.2hours
Languages German
Price German€110
Group size max.15personspertourguide, largergroupsonrequest
Note Weasktheaccompanyingpersontocontacttheguide inadvanceofthetour.Thetouriscurrentlyonlyavailablein German.
Furtherinformation: www.gebaerdenverstehen.de www.heidelberg.huerdenlos.de
“Heidelberg hürdenlos” (barrier-free)
Guided tours for deaf and hearing-impaired guests.
ThecompanyGebärdenVerstehenfromHeidelbergprovides sign language interpreters to translate guided toursofthecityintoDeutscheGebärdensprache(DGS) (German Sign Language) for you. They can be booked fromGebärdenVerstehendirectlyuponrequest:
Phone +49 6221 7287478, Fax +49 6221 3541477, dolmetschen@gebaerdenverstehen.de
Please book the interpreters several weeks in advance, so that your preferred date can be guaranteed. City guide, quarter maps, regional excursion destinations,gastronomy,culture–Heidelbergcanbe experienced accessibly as well. The Beirat von MenschenmitBehinderungenderStadtHeidelberg(council of people with disabilities of the city of Heidelberg) and the Verein zur beru昀氀ichen Integration und Quali昀椀zierung e. V. have collected interesting and valuable informationaboutanaccessiblestayinHeidelberg.
Guided Tours of the surroundings
44ǀSchwetzingen–Acastlegarden basedontheimageofVersailles
FromHeidelberg,thistripwilltakeyoutoSchwetzingen, twelvekilometersaway.BasedontheimageofVersailles,the SchwetzingenCastlewithitsbaroquecastlegardenwasbuilt asthePrinceElectors’summerresidence,thatmadeeven FrenchphilosopherVoltaireeloquentlyenthuseaboutitasa trulymagicalgarden!
Duration approx.5hours
Languages German,English,French, otherlanguagesonrequest
Price German€180,otherlanguages€190
45ǀSpeyer–Inthefootstepsoffamous emperors
ThecathedralandimperialcityattheRheinRiverhaslong beenamongtheexcursiondestinationsthathaveavery specialattractiontothoseinterestedinartandcultural history.Youwilllearnalotaboutthecathedralbuiltbythe Salianemperors950yearsagoanditsimportanthistory.A tourthroughthecitywillteachyoumoreaboutthehistory ofSpeyer.Onrequest,thefamousMikveh,theJewishritual bath,intheformerJewishquartercanalsobevisited(foran additionaladmissionfee).
Duration approx.5hours
Languages German,English,French, otherlanguagesonrequest
Price German€180,otherlanguages€190
46ǀAlongtheGermanWineRoad
This all-day tour will take you on a trip through the beautiful wine landscape along the wine road after a side trip to the famous Speyer Cathedral. Get to know idyllic Neustadt on a tour with your guide and have a look at the Riesenfass (Giant Barrel) in Bad Dürkheim.
Duration approx.8hours
Languages German,Englisch,otherlanguagesonrequest
Price German€270,otherlanguages€280
48ǀOdenwaldtrip
Enjoy a trip through the romantic Neckar valley via Neckarsteinach, the four-castle corner, all the way to Hirschhorn. Then you will continue on to Erbach, where you can visit the unique ivory museum if you like (for an admission fee). In Michelstadt, you can see the famous oldest city hall in Germany. The return trip will take you through the Odenwald via the Siegfriedstraße and along the Bergstraße.
Duration approx.8hours
Languages German,English,otherlanguagesonrequest
Price German€270,otherlanguages€280
47ǀTheBergstraße: Ladenburg–Weinheim–Heppenheim
Embeddedinthepicturesquelandscapebetweenthegently rollinghillsoftheOdenwaldandthesprawlingplanesofthe RheinRiver,thereistheBergstraßewithitsmanycastles,picturesquemedievaltownsWeinheim,HeppenheimandLadenburg,theRomancityandtheplacewhereCarlBenzworked.
Duration approx.8hours
Languages German,English,otherlanguagesonrequest
Price German€270,otherlanguages€280
Leisure tips
HeidelbergNeckarmeadow
Fromthe昀椀rstwarmspringdaystothegoldenfall,thenorthern banksoftheNeckarRiverbetweentheTheodor-HeussBridge andtheErnst-WalzBridgearewelllovedbyresidentsand guestsalike.Thisiswhereallgenerationsmeet–strollers, joggers,sunlovers,beach-volleyballersorpicnicenthusiasts. Particularlypopularamongchildren:thewaterplayground withkiosk.
TheBergstraße
TheBergstraßeconnectsHeidelbergtoDarmstadt.Itisan idealstartingpointforrestorativehikesandnature-focused bicycletours.Strunginonesequencealongthefootofthe Odenwald,littletownswillinviteyoutolingerandeat.Our specialadvice:Oneofthe昀椀rstandmostbeautifulalmond blossomsinGermanyinspring.
ZooHeidelberg
Find fun and inspiration in the Heidelberg Zoo: Stand eye toeyewithalionorwatchthespiritedelephantbullstaking a bath – you will love the diversity of species in the zoo. All children also love the gigantic playing ship “Noah’s Ark”, which invites them to play and climb.
www.diebergstrasse.de
TheBurgenstraße(CastleRoad)
Take the Burgenstraße into the Neckar valley by bike, ship orcar.AlongtheNeckarRiver,theBurgenstraßefromMannheim to Bayreuth leads past old monasteries, fascinating castles and picturesque old towns – true to the motto of “experienceatravelthroughtime“.
www.zoo-heidelberg.de
NaturallyHeidelberg
GettoknowHeidelberg’sfascinatingnature:FromanorientationcourseintheOdenwaldtowildherbtoursandbatexplorationtripstotheforesttheaterholidayweekandfurther trainingo昀昀ersforteachers.Thehike“NaturallyHeidelberg” comprisesextraordinaryplaces,views,beautiesofnature andmonumentsstrungtogetherlikepearlsonastring.Your personalexperienceandvisitincombinationwithexcitinginformationonthenatural,botanical,geologicalandhistorical specialfeatureswillgiveyouaparticularlyimpressiveidea ofthenatureandculturearoundHeidelberg.Information ontheexcitinggroupo昀昀ersareavailableinthebooking o昀케ce“NatürlichHeidelberg”,whereyoucanalsobookthem directly.
www.burgenstrasse.de/uk/
Sinsheim:Auto-&Technikmuseum (Car&TechnologyMuseum) andThermen-undBadewelt
Theexcursiondestinationforyourentirefamily.Vintagecars, trainsandairplanesinthetechnologymuseumorbathingfun, wellnessandsaunaenjoymentinthebathingworld–Sinsheim isonly30minutesawayfromHeidelbergando昀昀ersexciting activitiesforyoungandold.
www.technik-museum.de/en/
www.natuerlich.heidelberg.de
www.badewelt-sinsheim.de
NeckarstadenSchurmanstrafle
NeuenheimerFeld Kliniken(Hospital)
Kurf¸rsten-Anlage
Hauptbahnhof(mainstation)
Kirchheim/Weststadt
Bus parking
Neckarmünzplatz
(Boarding and unboarding point for tour buses)
Neckarmünzplatz with its Tourist Information is the ideal starting point to explore the Old Town on foot or to reach thefunicularrailwayandthecastle.
Attention Thissquareissubjecttoanabsolutestoppingprohibitionexceptforthepurposeofpassengerchange nottoexceed10minutes.However,thefollowingbusparkingplacesareavailablenearby:
NeuenheimerLandstrafle
Uferstrafle
Philosophenweg(PhilosophersëWalk)
WeisseFlotte
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage
Gaisbergtunnel
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage
Karlstor / Altstadt (max. 15 parking spaces)
ForOldTownTours,werecommendusingthebusparking areaKarlstor/Altstadt.Thisparkingspaceislocatedatthe end of the famous pedestrian zone in the Old Town right behind the Karlstor at the “S-Bahn“ station. If you have bookedanOldTownTour,thebuscanideallystopbrie昀氀y at the Neckarmünzplatz, only 300 m away, to let passengers board or unboard, before parking at Karlstor / Altstadt.
Solar-poweredboat
Ziegelh‰userLandstrafle Neckarstaden
AlteBr¸cke (OldBridge)
Ziegelhausen
Kloster(Benedictine abbey)StiftNeuburg
Neckarm¸nzplatz
Fuflg‰nger¸bergang (pedestriancrossing)
Neckarm¸nzplatz
Karlstor/Altstadt
Marktplatz
Universit‰tsplatz
Merianstrafle Ingrimstrafle
Marsiliusplatz RichardHauserPlatz
Zwingerstrafle Unt.FaulerPelz
NeueSchlossstrafle
M‰rchenparadies (FairyTaleParadise)
Karlsplatz
Footpath
Schloss
Schlierbach
Heidelberger Schloss(Castle)
Molkenkur Kˆnigstuhl
Castle
Tour busses can only drive up to the castle with a parking reservation/specialpermitrequiringafee.Youcanobtain these – if parking spaces are available – at www.reiseshopheidelberg.de or by email to park@reiseshop-heidelberg.de
Immediatereservationscanbemadeonthedaybefore,or onthesameday,byphone:+491726200063.
Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 am, driving up to the castle is prohibited. Individual permits can be obtained from the Tra昀케cManagementO昀케cebyphone:+49622158-30500.
Note All information regarding the availability of bus parking and access to the castle can be found at www.reiseshop-heidelberg.deorbysendingane-mailto park@reiseshop-heidelberg.de.
Attention TheNeueSchlossstrasseisclosedforvehicles weighing3.5tonsormore.Adetourofapprox.15kmleads viaGaiberg.
Stand:December2024.Subjectto
Castle ticket including funicular railway
TwoHeidelbergattractionsgohandin hand:withthecastleticketyouhavethe optionofreachingtheromanticHeidelbergCastlecomfortably,eventfulandin anenvironmentallyfriendlywaybytaking thefunicularrailway.Thefunicularrailway alsocombinestwospecialfeatures:the lowerfunicularrailwaytotheMolkenkur stationisthemostmodern,whilethe upperoneleadingtotheKönigstuhl (King’sSeat)istheoldestcablewayin Germany.
Yourbene昀椀t
Thecastleticketincludesadmissiontothecastlecourtyard, thebarrelcellaraswellastheGermanPharmacyMuseum andthefareforthefunicularrailwaytriptothecastlewitha continuationofthetriptotheMolkenkurstation(returntrip includingonestop)!
*Priceperperson
(validforusingthelowerrailway)
€11Adults
€5.50discountedprice(pupilsanduniversitystudents upto28yearsofageandseverelydisabledpeoplewith appropriateID)
Youcangetthecastleticketincludingthefunicular railwayatthefollowingplacesinHeidelberg
– TouristInformationattheHauptbahnhof(mainstation)
– TouristInformationattheNeckarmünzplatz(OldTown)
– CitizenserviceintheRathaus(townhall)attheMarktplatz (MarketSquare,OldTown)
– CheckoutcounterattheKornmarktandcastlefunicular railwaystation
– HeidelbergCastlecheckoutcounter
Grouporder
Forgroupsof15peopleormore,youcanordercastletickets via our reservation department (dispatch by post within Germany).Pleaseletusknowthe昀椀nalnumberofparticipantstwoweeksbeforetraveling(refundforexcessordered ticketsisnotpossible).
Phone+4962215840-228 gruppen@heidelberg-marketing.de
OpeninghoursHeidelbergCastle
Castlecourtyard,GreatBarrel
Allyear:9:00am–6:00pm lastadmission5:30pm
GermanPharmacyMuseum
April–October:10:00am–6:00pm, lastadmission5:40pm
November–March:10:00am–5:30pm, lastadmission5:10pm
Note Informationissubjecttochange.
HeidelbergCARD
The HeidelbergCARD makesyourjourneyeveneasier.Bene昀椀t fromthefollowingincludedservices:
– castleticketincludingfunicularrailway
– freeuseofpublictransportinHeidelberg
– comboticket(one-timefreeentrancetotheUniversity Museum,theStudentPrisonandthespecialexhibition)
– One-timefreeadmissionto:DeutschesVerpackungs-Museum (GermanPackagingMuseum)andKurpfälzischesMuseum (MuseumofthePalatinate)withTextilsammlungMaxBerk – numerousdiscountsontours,museums,leisureactivities, restaurantsandshops.
1day–€29,discountedprice€25**
Validfrommidnighttomidnight onthedayofvalidity.
2days–€32,discountedprice€27**
Validalldayonthe昀椀rstdayuntilmidnight thefollowingday.
4days–€34,discountedprice€29**
Validalldayonthe昀椀rstdayuntilmidnight ofthefourthday.
Family2days–€70
Validalldayonthe昀椀rstdayuntilmidnight thefollowingdayforafamily(2adults+ upto3childrenor1adult+upto 4childrenundertheageof16).
**HeidelbergCARDforpupilsanduniversitystudentsupto28yearsofagewith appropriateID,includingdiscountedcastleticket.
Funicularrailwaydeparturetimes
Annualfunicularrailwaymaintenance
January7–March28,2025(replacementbusservices)
Summertimetable
validfromMarch29–October5,2025
Kornmarkt–Castle
9:00am(every10minutes),lasttripat8:00pm
Castle–Kornmarkt
9:03am(every10minutes),lasttripat8:03pm
Wintertimetable
validfromOctober6,2025–March31,2026
Kornmarkt–Castle
9:00am(every10minutes),lasttripat5:10pm
Castle–Kornmarkt
9:03am(every10minutes),lasttripat5:43pm
Note ThelowerfunicularrailwayfromtheKornmarktstationviathecastletotheMolkenkurstationisequippedtofacilitate disabledaccess.Strollersmustbecarriedonthesteps.Theconductorsarehappytoassistyou.Werecommendthatfamilies withsmallchildrenuseabuggy.
Excerpt of the events 2025
Agreatprogramallyearround.
Heidelberger Frühling (Heidelberg Spring)
March22–April13,2025
OneofthelargestmusicfestivalsinGermanythatbelongsto thetopleagueofinternationalfestivalsforclassicalmusicand onceagaininvitesvisitorstowellover100eventsthisyear. www.heidelberger-fruehling.de/en
Heidelberger Herbst (Heidelberg Autumn)
September27and28,2025
OneofthebiggestOldTownfestivalsintheregionfeatures anartisanmarket,agiant昀氀eamarket,numerousregional specialtiesandmanybandsprovidingentertainmentinvarious di昀昀erentsquaresintheOldTown.
www.heidelberg-marketing.com
Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele (Heidelberg Castle Festival)
June13–August3,2025
Theone-of-a-kindRenaissancebuildings,thesleepynooks and crannies, as well as the sprawling gardens and parks o昀昀erfascinatingopportunitiesfortheartisticworkofthe HeidelbergTheater.Squaresandsurfacesbecomestages, wallsandcornersbackdrops.
www.schlossfestspiele-heidelberg.de
Heidelberger
Castle
Illuminations with Fireworks
June7andSeptember6,2025
Bengalilightsblazetwotimeseverysummeronthewallsof theruininapicturesqueandeternalmanner.Theillumination ofthebeautifulfacadeofthecastleiscomplementedbyfestive 昀椀reworkswhichbathetheOldTowninanimpressivebrilliance. www.heidelberg-marketing.com
Metropolink Festival
EndofJuly–BeginningofAugust2025
The festival once again shows Heidelberg from its young, creativesideandbringscontemporaryurbanartstolife.Along withlarge-scalemuralsbyinternationallyrenownedartists,the two-weekfestivalisenrichedbyavariedline-upofconcerts, creativeworkshopsandinterestingguidedtours.Immerse yourselfinthiscreativeplacethatreinventsitselfeveryyear allowingHeidelbergtoshineinallitsdiversity.
www.metropolink.art
Heidelberg Wine Village
September30–October12,2025
IthasbecomeapermanenthighlightinHeidelberg'sevent calendar.Providingtheidealopportunitytoenjoynotonly theuniqueatmosphereintheheartoftheOldTown,italso o昀昀ersthepossibilitygettingtoknowitsculinarydelights.
www.heidelberg-marketing.com
Enjoy Jazz
October2–November8,2025
Thefestivalo昀昀ersdiverseeventsforaboutsevenweeks,with anemphasisnotonlyonjazz,butalsoonothergenres–in exclusivevenues,e.g.inHeidelberg.
www.enjoyjazz.de/en
Heidelberger Christmas Market
November24–December22,2025
NestledintheOldTown,illuminatedbytheworld-famous castleabove,theHeidelbergChristmasMarketinvitesyouto takesometimeoutandvisitoneofitssixhistoriclocations.
“Winterwäldchen” (Winter Forest) and Heidelberg Ice Rink
November24,2025–BeginningofJanuary2026
AttheKornmarkt,theWinterForestbeckonsvisitorswithits magical atmosphere, while one of Germany’s prettiest ice rinkso昀昀ersice-skatingpleasureontheKarlsplatz.
www.heidelberg-marketing.com
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Good to know
ThecentrallocationofHeidelbergmakestravelingeasywithallmodesoftransport.
Gettinghere
Rail
HeidelbergiswellconnectedtotheEuropeanlongdistance network,aswellastotheGermanRailNetwork(ICEandIC/EC, www.bahn.de).Withintheregionandacrossitsborders,the Rhine-NeckarTransportAssociationensuresthebestconnectionswiththeS-Bahn(www.vrn.de).
Car/Bus
TheA5/A6highways(Autobahn)accesslargesectionsofthe entireRhine-Neckarregionwithinter-connectedexitsand connectingfederalroads.TheA5/A656highwayshavedirect exitstoHeidelberg.
Airports
CityAirportMannheim(approx.18km) www.昀氀ugplatz-mannheim.de/en FrankfurtAirport(approx.80km) www.frankfurt-airport.com/en
Baden-AirparkFlughafen
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden(approx.90km) www.baden-airpark.de/en/ FlughafenStuttgart(approx.120km) www.昀氀ughafen-stuttgart.de
FrankfurtHahnAirport(approx.150km) www.hahn-airport.de/en
NetteToilette(Nicerestrooms)
Youcanuseatotalof30“nicerestrooms”intheOldTown areawithoutbeingforcedtopurchaseorconsumeanything. Somerestaurantsandstoresbearthe“NetteToilette”symbol ontheentrancedoor. www.heidelberg.de
TLS Transfer & Limousine Service
SimplyandconvenientlybookyourTLStransferthatwillpick youupdirectlyatyourterminalatFrankfurtAirportandtake youtoyourhotelinHeidelberg!Pricesonrequest.
HLS Heidelberg Limousine Service
Bookwithusanexclusivelimousineservice,VIP昀椀rstclass service,cabservice,airporttransferorshuttleservice.Our trainedchau昀昀eurswillbringyousafelytoyourdestination. Pricesonrequest.
RV/Camping
RVsite
Harbigweg1–3,69124Heidelberg 48parkingspaces,openallyearround www.wohnmobilstellplatz-heidelberg.com
CampingHeidelberg
SchlierbacherLandstraße151,69118Heidelberg quietlocation,rightbesidetheNeckarRiver openApril–October www.camping-heidelberg.de
CampingHaide
ZiegelhäuserLandstraße91,69151Neckargemünd 200parkingspaces,rightbesidetheNeckarRiver openApril–November www.camping-haide.de
Mobile inHeidelberg
ModesoftransportationinHeidelberg
Publicpassengertransport
YoucangetinformationontheHeidelbergpublictransportationlinesandfaresaroundtheclockfromtheservice hotline+496211077077,onlineatwww.vrn.deoratRheinNeckar-VerkehrGmbH’s(RNV)CustomerServiceCenterat theHauptbahnhof(mainstation),Kurfürsten-Anlage62.
Bicycle
ExploringHeidelbergbybikeiswonderfulandconvenient. Bicyclescanberentedhere: Radolinobikerental www.radolino.de radhofBERGHEIM www.fahrrad-heidelberg.de
DB-bikerentalsysteminfrontofthemainstation www.callabike.de/en
JoyridesE-Bikerental www.joyrides-rent.de
Cargobikeandpedelecrentalwithtrailer www.rueckenwind-hd.org
VRNnextbike
VRNnextbikehasnumerousbikestationsinthemetropolitan areaRhine-Neckarandoperatesaroundtheclock.Thestations arelocatedatbusytransporthubsnearbusandtramstops. Forfurtherinformation:Phone:+493069205046 www.vrnnextbike.de/en
Carsharing
StadtmobilRhein-Neckar
Phone+4962112855585 www.rhein-neckar.stadtmobil.de
eCarsharingRhein-Neckar
Phone+4962213574974 www.ecs-rn.de
AnyMove
Phone+493083795645 www.anymove.app/heidelberg
Taxi
Taxizentrale
Phone+496221302030 www.taxizentrale-heidelberg.de
TaxiHDirekt
Phone+496221739090 www.taxihdirekt.de
e-Scooter
AtmanylocationsthroughoutthecityofHeidelberg,numerous e-scootersfromvariousprovidersareavailableforrent.Torent ane-scooter,registerviatheappoftherespectiverentalcompany: www.bolt.eu www.li.me
www.tier.app/en www.zeusscooters.com
General Terms and Conditions
Heidelberg Marketing GmbH, Special Activities
Dear guests,
As far as they are effectively agreed, the following provisions shall become the terms of the service contract concluded between the customer and Heidelberg Marketing GmbH (hereinafter: “HDM“) for provision of Special Activities. They shall supplement the statutory provisions of sections 611 et seq. German Civil Code and detail these. Therefore, please read these Terms and Conditions with care before booking!
1. Position of HDM; Area of Application of these Terms and Conditions; Applicable Legal Provisions
1.1 These terms and conditions for Special Activities shall apply to guided tours for visitors, tours and boat rides that are offered in the catalogue “Special Activities” of HDM and that take less than 24 hours according to section 651a para. 5 no. 2 German Civil Code, and do not include any overnight stay (day trips) and the travel price of which does not exceed 500 Euro. These day trips are hereinafter referred to as “Special Activities”.
1.2 HDM shall render the offered Special Activity services as a service provider and direct contracting partner of the customer or the client.
1.3 The legal relationship between HDM and the customer or the client shall be primarily subject to the agreements reached with HDM, and these terms and conditions as a supplement, with the statutory provisions on contracts for services section 611 et seqq. German Civil Code applying alternatively.
1.4 As far as mandatory provisions under international or European law that are to apply to the contractual relationship with HDM do not stipulate anything else to the customer’s or client’s benefit, the entire legal and contractual relationship with HDM shall be subject to German law exclusively.
1.5 The following provisions shall only apply to Special Activities of HDM. Travel package agreements and multi-day trips that include accommodation services are subject to the travel conditions of HDM.
2. Conclusion of the Contract; Groups; Provision of a Group Client
2.1 The following shall apply to all bookings of Special Activities:
a) Bookings are accepted as bookings in person, by phone, by fax or by email.
b) The basis of the offer from HDM and the customer’s booking shall be the description of the special activity and the supplementary information in the booking basis, as far as these are available to the customer when booking.
c) If the content of the booking confirmation deviates from the content of the booking, this constitutes a new offer by HDM. The contract shall be concluded based on this new offer when the customer declares acceptance by express declaration, deposit or payment of a remaining amount or by using the services.
d) The customer who places the booking shall be liable for the contractual obligations of other participants for whom he places the booking as if for his own, as far as he has assumed the
corresponding obligation by express and separate declaration. The same shall apply respectively to group clients or persons responsible for the group with regard to the participants of special activities as registered by the group client or person responsible for the group.
2.2 The following provisions shall apply as supplements for Special Activities to closed groups. Special Activities to closed groups within the meaning of these provisions shall only be group trips that are organized by HDM as the responsible provider and booked and / or processed via a person responsible for the group or a group client who acts as authorized person for a certain group of participants and takes over the role as only customer vis-à-vis HDM.
2.3 HDM and the respective group client can agree in respect of such a group trip that the group client as authorized representative of the group trip participants is granted special rights.
2.4 HDM shall not be liable for any services or service aspects of any kind that – with or without knowledge of HDM – are offered, organized, performed and / or provided to the customers by the group client or person responsible for the group in addition to the services of HDM. This shall specifically include the travel to and from the destination, departure and return locations contractually agreed with HDM that is organized by the group client or the person responsible for the group, any events not contained in the service scope of HDM before and after the Special Activity and along the way (transport, excursions, meetings, etc.) and any tour guides deployed by the group client or person responsible for the group who are not contractually owed by HDM.
2.5 HDM shall not be liable for any measures and omissions of the group client or person responsible for the group or any tour guide deployed by the group client or person responsible for the group before, during and after the tour, in particular not for any changes to contractual services that are not coordinated with HDM, instructions to local guides, special agreements with the different service providers, information and representations towards the customers.
2.6 As far as this is not expressly agreed, the group client or the person responsible for the group or any tour guides deployed by him shall not have the right or the authorization to receive any reports on defects from the group tour participants. They also shall not have the right to accept any customer complaints or payment claims in the name of HDM for HDM during or after the Special Activity.
2.7 Bookings of Special Activities shall be directly binding upon the customer and shall lead toconclusion of the binding contract on the Special Activity by HDM’s confirmation by phone or orally. The contract shall therefore be concluded by receipt of the booking confirmation (acceptance declaration) by HDM, which shall not require any specific form, with the consequence that oral confirmations and confirmations by phone shall be legally binding upon the customer.
2.8 HDM notes that there is no right to withdraw according to the statutory provisions (section 312g paragraph 2 sentence 1 no. 9 German Civil Code), even if the service contract was
concluded by way of distance selling. The other statutory cancellation and termination rights of the customer shall not be affected by this.
2.9 For bookings made through the website of HDM, the following shall apply to conclusion of the contract: a) By clicking the button “confirm chargeable booking”, the customer bindingly offers conclusion of the contract for the Special Activity to HDM. Receipt of the customer’s booking will be confirmed to him without delay electronically.
b) The submission of the contract offer by clicking the button “confirm chargeable booking” does not constitute any contractual right for the customer. HDM shall be free in its decision to accept or reject the client’s contract request.
c) The contract shall be concluded by receipt of the booking confirmation of HDM by the customer or client.
3. Services, Reservation of Replacement; Deviating Agreements; Changes to Essential Services; Duration of Services;Weather
3.1 The service owed by HDM shall comprise rendering of the respective service according to the service description and the additionally concluded agreements.
3.2 The minimum or maximum number of guests per group/ service is stated in the service description.
3.3 Insofar as nothing else was explicitly agreed, special activities do not need to be offered by a specific person (f. ex. one specific tour guide). In the event that a specific person has been identified, we reserve the right to replace that person with another person in case of compelling reasons (in particular due to illness). If HDM is not able to find a replacement (in particular for solo self-employed persons) in the event of compelling reasons not attributable to HDM, HDM shall have the right to cancel the contract and/or shall have the right to an extraordinary termination of the contract with good cause. In that case the customer shall not be obligated to pay any remuneration. Any further rights of the customer, in particular reimbursements for outward or inward journeys, shall be excluded.
3.4 Modifications of or supplements to the contractually offered services shall require an express agreement with HDM, forwhich text form is urgently recommended to serve as evidence.
3.5 Modifications of essential services that deviate from the agreed terms of the contract and that become necessary after conclusion of the contract (in particular also changes to the schedule of the respective rendering of services) and that were not initiated by HDM in bad faith shall be permitted as far as the changes are not considerable and do not impair the overall scope of the service. Any warranty claims of the customer or client in case of such modifications of essential services shall not be affected.
3.6 Information on the duration of services shall be approximates.
3.7 The following shall apply to weather conditions and their effects on agreed services:
a) Where not expressly agreed on differently from case to case, the agreed services shall take place in any weather.
b) Weather is therfore not deemed as a feasible reason for cancellation free of charge. This shall not apply only if the weather impairs the body, health or property of the customer or the participants of the client in the service so considerably that
performance is objectively unreasonable for the customer or client and his participants.
c) If such situations are present at commencement of the service or if they are objectively expected for the agreed time of the service before its commencement, both the customer or client, and HDM shall have the right to terminate the contract for the service by way of proper or extraordinary termination.
d) In the event of such termination by HDM, the customer or client shall not have any claims for reimbursement of costs, in particular any travel and accommodation fees, except if contractual or statutory claims of the customer or client to damages or reimbursement of expenses are justified regarding this.
4.RenderingofServicesandPaymentTerms
4.1 The agreed services shall include rendering of services and additionally offered and agreed services.
4.2 The agreed price shall be paid 14 days after the invoice date or at commencement of the Special Activity, depending on the agreement by HDM.
4.3 HDM may demand an advance payment of up to 20% of the total price of the booked services after conclusion of the contract, unless otherwise agreed in individual cases regarding the amount of the advance payment.
4.4. The following shall apply where the customer has no contractual or statutory cancellation right and HDM is willing and able to render the contractual services:
a) If the customer does not pay the service fee when due, or if the payment is incomplete, HDM shall - after sending a reminder stipulating an appropriate grace period and after expiration of this period - have the right to withdraw from the contract and to claim damages from the customer in accordance with sections 280 (1), 241 (2) German Civil Code, in accordance with the provison of the following item 8, unless the customer has a right to set off or retention at the due date or is not at fault for the default of payment.
b) Without complete payment of the service price, the customer shall not have any claim to using the services.
5.BookingChanges
A claim of the customer or the client to modifications concerning the date of the service, time, departure and destination sites of the services (booking change) after conclusion of the contract shall not apply. Upon the customer’s or client’s wish, it can be reviewed whether a booking change is possible anyway. The booking change request will only be accepted in text form.
6.Non-UtilizationofServices
6.1 If the customer or client does not use the agreed services wholly or in part without any fault of HDM, in particular due to not appearing to the respective service without termination of the contract, although HDM is willing and able to perform the services, there shall be no claim to reimbursement of payments already made.
6.2 The agreed remuneration shall be according to the statutory provisions (section 615 s. 1 and 2 German Civil Code):
a) The agreed remuneration shall be paid without there being any claim to subsequent performance.
b) However, HDM shall accept set-off of expenses saved and any remuneration that HDM acquires by other use of the agreed
services or neglects to acquire in bad faith against the remuneration.
7. Cancellation by HDM because the minimum number of participants is not reached
7.1 HDM may cancel the contract if a minimum number of participants according to the following provisions is not reached:
a) The minimum number of participants and the latest date of cancellation by HDM must be clearly stated in the specific service offer or, in the case of consistent provisions for specific types of Special Activities, in a general notice or general service description.
b) HDM must clearly state the minimum number of participants and the latest cancellation deadline in the booking confirmation or refer to the corresponding information in the service description.
c) HDM shall be obligated to declare cancelation of the Special Activity towards the customer without undue delay once it is certain that the Special Activity will not take place due to the minimum number of participants not being reached.
d) If a minimum number of participants is agreed, a deposit specified in the offer shall be due upon booking, and the remaining payment shall be due upon confirmation of the event.
7.2 If the Special Activity does not take place for this reason, the customer shall be reimbursed for the Special Activity without undue delay.
8. Termination and Cancellation by the Customer or Client
8.1 The customer or client may terminate the contract with HDM after conclusion of the contract. Termination shall be declared to HDM at the address given below. Terminations shall be submitted in written form (Section 126b of the German Civil Code, f. ex. e-mail or fax).
8.2. If the customer or client declares termination before the start of the Activity or does not use services without declaring termination – in particular by not appearing –, HDM may demand reimbursement reasonable compensation if HDM is not responsible for the cancellation or if unavoidable, extraordinary circumstances occur at the location of the Experience Service or in its immediate vicinity that significantly impair the performance of the Experience Service; circumstances shall be deemed unavoidable and extraordinary if they are beyond the control of HDM and their consequences could not have been avoided even if all reasonable precautions had been taken.
8.3. HDM has determined the following compensation lump sums taking into account the period of time between the cancellation notice and the start of the experience service as well as taking into account the expected savings in expenses and the expected acquisition through other uses of the experience services. The compensation is calculated as follows according to the time of receipt of the notice of cancellation with the respective cancellation fees:
from day 9 to day 5 prior the (first) day of rendering the service 50 %,
from day 4 onwards and in case of a no show to the event 90 % of the total price agreed.
8.4 The customer shall in any case have the right to prove to HDM that HDM has incurred no damage or a much lesser damage than the flat rate claimed by it in compensation.
8.5 HDM reserves the right to demand a higher specific compensation instead of the above amounts as far as HDM proves that HDM has incurred considerably higher expenses, in particular where individual service components of the Special Activity are not reimbursed by the service provider. If HDM asserts such a claim, HDM shall be obligated to specify the amount and document the required compensation under consideration of any saved expenses and any other use of the travel service.
8.6 The above termination rules shall not affect the statutory or contractual termination rights of the customer in case of defects of the services of HDM and any other statutory warranty claims.
9. Liability of HDM; Insurances
9.1 HDM shall be liable without restriction as far as the damage results from violation of an essential obligation of HDM, the performance of which was required for proper execution of the contract or the violation of which endangers achievement of the purpose of the contract, or the damage results from violation of life, body or health of the customer. Apart from this, liability of HDM shall be limited to damage caused by HDM or its vicarious agents willfully or grossly negligently.
9.2 HDM shall not be liable for services, measures or omissions of accommodation and meal operations or any other providers that are visited in connection with the service, except if the damage was caused or contributed to by culpable violation of obligations of HDM.
9.3 The agreed contractual services contain insurances to the benefit of the customer or client only if this is expressly agreed. The customer or client is expressly recommended to take out travel cancellation insurance.
10. Termination due to behaviour-related Reasons
10.1 HDM may terminate the service contract without observing any period of notice if the customer causes sustained disturbance in spite of a warning by HDM or acts in violation of the contract at a scope that justifies immediate cancelation of the contract.
10.2 If HDM declares termination, HDM shall retain the claim to the service price; however, HDM must accept set-off of the value of saved expenses and the benefit that HDM acquires from other use of the service not utilized.
11. Special Obligations of Customers Concerning Special Activities with Physical Activities (e.g. by Bicycle or Segway)
11.1 The customer shall be responsible for finding out before booking and before using the Special Activities whether the respective activities are suitable for them under consideration of their personal health.
11.2 HDM shall not owe any special medical information or instruction in this respect unless explicitly agreed, in particular concerning the respective customer’s specific situation.
11.3 HDM or its vicarious agents (guides, etc.) may exclude the customer wholly or in part if there are any reasonable indications that the Special Activities may overtax the guest, provided that the customer threatens to endanger themselves or others due to this. Item 6 et seq. shall apply accordingly.
11.4 If the customer withdraws or discontinues due to injury or illness for which the provider is not at fault, or at their own request, the provisions of item 6 et seq. shall apply as well.
11.5 Although the Special Activities are accompanied by a guide, they require a high degree of personal responsibility on the side of the customer.
11.6 Customers are advised to wear clothing suitable for Special Activities that protects them from strong sunlight, rain, or wind. It is also recommended that they carry a change of clothes. The provider of the Special Activities reserves the right to exclude any customer from the Special Activity for safety reasons wholly or in part if they join the Special Activities in unsuitable clothing or footwear.
11.7 Instructions of the guides before and during the Special Activities must be observed. Traffic rules must be observed and consideration for other road users must be shown at all times.
11.8 Non-swimmers are not permitted to participate in physically active Special Activities on water.
12. Special Arrangements in Connection with Pandemics (in particular the Corona Virus)
12.1 The parties agree that the agreed services shall always be provided by HDM in compliance and in accordance with the official requirements and conditions applicable at the time at which the service is rendered.
12.2 The customer agrees to observe appropriate rules of use or restrictions imposed by HDM when using services and to inform HDM without undue delay if they experience any typical symptoms of illness.
12.3 The provisions above shall not affect any possible warranty claims of the customer.
13. Choice of Law; Place of Jurisdiction; Information on Consumer Dispute Resolution
13.1 The entire legal and contractual relationship between the customer and HDM shall be subject to German law exclusively. The customer may raise a claim against HDM only at the registered office of HDM.
13.2 For actions of HDM against the customer, the customer’s place of residence shall be relevant. For claims against customers who are merchants, legal entities under public or private law or person who have their residence or common abode abroad or whose place of residence or common abode is not known at the time at which the claim is raised, the place of jurisdiction shall be the office of HDM.
13.3 The above provisions shall not apply
a) if and as far as anything other results to the benefit of the customer from any terms that cannot be contractually waived from conventions applicable to the contract for services between the customer and HDM or for any contracts concluded in electronic legal transactions
b) if and as far as any provisions applicable to the contract for services that cannot be waived in the member state of the EU to which the customer belongs are more beneficial for the customer than the above provisions or the corresponding German provisions.
13.4 In light of the law on consumer dispute resolution, HDM notes that HDM will not participate in any voluntary consumer dispute resolution. If consumer dispute resolution was to become binding upon HDM after printing of these travel conditions, HDM shall inform the consumers about this in a suitable form. HDM informs about the European online dispute solution platform https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/
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