What to do in Heidelberg

Activities, attractions and tours
Heidelberg Church of the Holy Spirit featuring a city and heritage elements

Heidelberg Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Heidelberg has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Heidelberg is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Heidelberg to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Heidelberg Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Heidelberg.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Heidelberg attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Bergheim

4/5(5 area reviews)

Travelers choose Bergheim for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Heidelberg (West) Central Station Tram Stop or Heidelberg Seegarten Tram Stop and check out top sights like Körperwelten Museum.

Bergheim
Neckarwiese showing a bay or harbor and a park

Neuenheim

Unique features of Neuenheim include the river views and historic sites. Make a stop by Neckarwiese or Philosophenweg while you're exploring the area.

Neuenheim
Perfect view to Heidelberg from the Palace.

Bahnstadt

5/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bahnstadt and surrounding area, you can visit Heidelberg Zoo and Neckarwiese.

Bahnstadt
Rohrbach which includes road cycling as well as an individual femail

Rohrbach

While there might not be top attractions in Rohrbach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Heidelberg University Library and Neckarwiese.

Rohrbach
Der Fritz-Grunebaum-Sportpark in Heidelberg vor dem Rugby-Länderspiel Deutschland gegen Samoa am 14. Juli 2018.

Heidelberg-Kirchheim

3/5(1 area review)

Heidelberg-Kirchheim is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Neckarwiese and Heidelberg University Library while you're in town.

Heidelberg-Kirchheim

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