Heidelberg Sights

Studentenkarzer

#5 of 47 things to do in Heidelberg

#3 of 86 sights in Baden-Württemberg

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  • Address
    • Augustinergasse 2
  • Phone
    • 06221 543 554
  • Price
    • adult/concession €3/2.50
  • Hours
    • 10am-6pm Tue-Sun Apr-Sep, 10am-4pm Tue-Sat Oct-Mar

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Lonely Planet review for Studentenkarzer

From 1778 to 1914, students convicted of misdeeds, such as womanising, inebriation or freeing the local pigs, were tossed into the Studentenkarzer, behind the Alte Universität, where they were detained for at least three days and fed only bread and water. Delinquents doing more time could interrupt their sentence for critical reasons (say, to take exams). In certain circles, a stint in the Karzer was de rigueur to prove one's manhood. Judging by the inventive graffiti and inscriptions, some found their stay highly entertaining.

 

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