Heidelberg Entertainment

  1. Cave54

    Opened in 1954, this place is said to be the oldest student jazz club in Germany. Its claim to fame is that Louis Armstrong once played here. It functions as a pub-disco on most nights, has concerts once or more a week, and has jam sessions every Sunday night.

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  2. Destille

    Known for the tree trunk behind the bar, this mellow and hugely popular pub (no food is served) specialises in drinks such as melon-flavoured schnapps and something called a Warmer Engel (schnapps with Tabasco sauce). In the afternoon, patrons can avail themselves of chess boards, playing cards and other games.

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  3. Gloria und Gloriette

    A cinema that screens non-dubbed films three times a week.

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  4. Heiliggeistkirche

    Puts on hour-long concerts of sacred organ music every Saturday evening. In the warmer months there are 30-minute organ concerts daily except Saturday.

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  5. Nachtschicht

    Near the Hauptbahnhof, in a warehouse area between Bergheimer Strasse and Alte Eppelheimer Strasse, this is one of the city's largest and most popular discos. It attracts lots of students.

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  6. Zum Sepp'l

    One of Heidelberg's most historical student pubs, with frat photos on the dark wood-panelled walls, pilfered signs hanging from the ceiling and heavy wooden tables with names carved into them. Retains the ambience of yesteryear, although these days students are outnumbered by tourists.

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