Welcome to Heidelberg
Surrounded by forest 93km south of Frankfurt, Germany’s oldest and most famous university town is renowned for its baroque Altstadt, spirited student atmosphere, beautiful riverside setting and evocative half-ruined hilltop castle, which draw 11.8 million visitors a year. They follow in the footsteps of the late 18th- and early 19th-century romantics, most notably the poet Goethe. Britain’s William Turner also loved... Read More
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3-Day Self-Drive Overnight Tour of Heidelberg, Schwetzingen and Maulbronn from Heidelberg
From vibrant Heidelberg to idyllic Maulbronn – take a tour through the “model state”! You will spend three days in beautiful Baden, visit castles in Heidelberg and Schwetzingen, and see the monastery of Maulbronn, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. This brief trip offers you an oasis of calm, where you can step away from the rough and tumble of everyday life.
Romantic 2-Day Heidelberg Overnight Package Including Heidelberg Card
Do you want to surprise that special person in your life but just don’t know how? We have the perfect solution! Why not treat them to a romantic Heidelberg encounter? The city has earned its reputation as the most romantic city in Germany – which makes it the ideal location for enjoying a wonderful time together.
Overnight Heidelberg Experience: Private Tour, Heidelberg Castle and HeidelbergCard
Visit the charming red-roofed city of Heidelberg on an overnight city break, and enjoy 4-star accommodation, a privately guided tour and use of a HeidelbergCard. Combining a city tour with plenty of free time, the package is a great way to get acquainted with the picturesque and historic riverside town. Learn about the history of landmarks like the Old Bridge, and use the HeidelbergCard to visit Heidelberg Castle — the ruined Renaissance fortress that dominates views around town. Dinner at an Old Town restaurant is included, as is a buffet breakfast at the hotel.
5-Day Overnight Coach Tour from Heidelberg to Munich
Combine the beautiful cities Heidelberg and Munich by a leisurely ride on a modern national coach line bus from Heidelberg to Munich. Enjoy two nights in each city including a city tour in both destination.
Nuremberg Overnight Tour by Coach from Heidelberg
See the beautiful cities of Heidelberg and Nuremberg by a leisurely ride on a modern national coach line bus. Enjoy two nights in each city including a city tour in both destination.
5-Day Overnight Tour: Heidelberg and Stuttgart by Coach
Combine the beautiful cities of Heidelberg and Stuttgart in a 5-day overnight coach tour from Heidelberg. Enjoy a transfer in a modern coach bus and spend two nights in each city including a city tour in both destination.