Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Heidelberg January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Heidelberg Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Heidelberg.dx6034797)[Hotels in Heidelberg](https://expedia.ca/Heidelberg-Hotels.d6034797.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Heidelberg](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Heidelberg.d6034797.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Heidelberg Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Heidelberg.d6034797.Car-Rental-Guide)[Heidelberg Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Heidelberg.d6034797.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Heidelberg ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Heidelberg Types of activities Where to stay [Heidelberg travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Heidelberg.dx6034797) ![Altstadt which includes a square or plaza, a city and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6304122/41ab9ff2-18e3-4e25-963e-1f7289a3d8ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Altstadt which includes a square or plaza, a city and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6304122/41ab9ff2-18e3-4e25-963e-1f7289a3d8ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heidelberg Church of the Holy Spirit featuring a city and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107438/d7aeddb0-73fa-4607-bd3c-9912fe12455d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kurpfälzisches Museum featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533168326/eda2f61f-56f7-4beb-86b8-bf88b39971de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heidelberg Castle which includes a city, views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107436/3d75d72f-1151-47c5-8046-93f3cabef31d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Heidelberg ### Tours & day trips [See all 64 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46481376/e2187bf9-e82c-4198-b739-5c868880f6dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt 5h 30m 9.6/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available CA $202 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-castle-and-city-day-tour-from-frankfurt.a46481376.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg Tour incl. Castle entrance & Wine barrel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/193794/c0c4035a-9e6d-4f3c-912c-b0033a348216.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg Tour incl. Castle entrance & Wine barrel 5h 30m 8.6/10 87 reviews Free cancellation available CA $209 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-tour-incl-castle-entrance-wine-barrel.a193794.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49532058/bb9c43ac-f25d-4b48-b182-60138907f800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine 50m Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-sightseeing-boat-tour-with-mulled-wine.a49532058.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4448576/fb7c94b2-b66a-4eb7-9a19-fe9ce9fac9da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-through-heidelberg-in-the-footsteps-of-the-night-watchmen.a4448576.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Rothenburg & Heidelberg Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/378246/0a76481f-e9e4-4734-b6c6-1e162dfe5704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rothenburg & Heidelberg Full-Day Tour 9h 30m 5/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available CA $525 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rothenburg-heidelberg-full-day-tour.a378246.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49598825/cc3106d3-af56-4049-9567-438e8b3c91ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg Guided Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $142 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-guided-tour.a49598825.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1203181/63ee0e05-6279-4954-9a22-18b014abe125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $344 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-private-walking-tour-with-a-professional-guide.a1203181.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Breakfast boat cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48169807/07096d66-756a-43f3-8e6a-960f42279bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Breakfast boat cruise 3h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-breakfast-boat-cruise.a48169807.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg Castle Gardens: A Self-Guided Tour of its Ruins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50769422/07c55c1c-83d9-4309-8a11-de6c8c1f3e29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg Castle Gardens: A Self-Guided Tour of its Ruins 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-castle-gardens-a-self-guided-tour-of-its-ruins.a50769422.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![69002 Highly philosophical](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2780743/749c3e3b-ba4a-4116-b765-728a07981869.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 69002 Highly philosophical 1h 45m Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/69002-highly-philosophical.a2780743.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49532058/bb9c43ac-f25d-4b48-b182-60138907f800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine 50m Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-sightseeing-boat-tour-with-mulled-wine.a49532058.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Breakfast boat cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48169807/07096d66-756a-43f3-8e6a-960f42279bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Breakfast boat cruise 3h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-breakfast-boat-cruise.a48169807.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Culinary city tour with delicious samples](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48391952/9223c193-5188-482f-a174-7475bc64a3f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Culinary city tour with delicious samples 3h Free cancellation available CA $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-culinary-city-tour-with-delicious-samples.a48391952.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Grape Day out Pfalz to taste cracking Red wines & Riesling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/675332/8aa73377-cf5e-4fcb-bd71-f6201cc8d135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Grape Day out Pfalz to taste cracking Red wines & Riesling 7h Free cancellation available CA $638 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/grape-escape-pfalz-the-tuscany-of-germany-heidelberg-region.a675332.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & shots](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48176254/845a53e4-668f-41ca-9bee-aef962c70348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & shots 4h Free cancellation available CA $613 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-private-pubcrawl.a48176254.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Craft Beer and Street Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4529017/3c85ed0a-db78-4a1b-9788-47aef4a11659.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Craft Beer and Street Food Tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $1,049 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-craft-beer-and-street-food-tour.a4529017.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4448576/fb7c94b2-b66a-4eb7-9a19-fe9ce9fac9da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-through-heidelberg-in-the-footsteps-of-the-night-watchmen.a4448576.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Running tour Heidelberg with insider tip guarantee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48592762/714ed54b-4002-4af5-bae6-418d1e49cf5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Running tour Heidelberg with insider tip guarantee 2h Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/running-tour-heidelberg-with-insider-tip-guarantee.a48592762.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![2 1/2h Guided Bicycle Tour Discover Heidelberg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46313985/0e4aa6d9-8b09-48d1-820e-60bd7564936b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 1/2h Guided Bicycle Tour Discover Heidelberg 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-1-2h-guided-bicycle-tour-discover-heidelberg.a46313985.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47326459/7317994f-51c1-4687-98aa-3ee13b33f4e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone 3h Free cancellation available CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-walking-tour-with-audio-guide-on-app.a47326459.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Private Heidelberg old town walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5182413/56066943-9a78-4f63-8b20-7040d46d30f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Heidelberg old town walking tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $241 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-heidelberg-old-town-walking-tour.a5182413.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48146102/34597f72-b0cf-4492-9f50-b4b0f8fd68b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-guided-bike-tour.a48146102.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49532058/bb9c43ac-f25d-4b48-b182-60138907f800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine 50m Free cancellation available CA $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-sightseeing-boat-tour-with-mulled-wine.a49532058.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Breakfast boat cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48169807/07096d66-756a-43f3-8e6a-960f42279bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Breakfast boat cruise 3h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-breakfast-boat-cruise.a48169807.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48365970/6fceb3ff-d455-4f91-8b1b-e294d41c4d0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-entertaining-guided-tour-to-old-town-highlights.a48365970.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: Scary Tour with Hangman’s Daughter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4856855/3bb16b23-0ee2-4d3c-aac7-2cb43a2f35e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: Scary Tour with Hangman’s Daughter 2h 8.8/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $596 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-2-hour-spooky-tour-with-hangmans-daughter.a4856855.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ![Heidelberg: 2-Hour Walking Tour with Night Watchman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4559292/d19db1dc-cbfc-4af7-827b-fbcfdbf23103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Heidelberg: 2-Hour Walking Tour with Night Watchman 2h Free cancellation available CA $596 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/heidelberg-2-hour-walking-tour-with-night-watchman.a4559292.activity-details?&rid=6034797&location=Heidelberg&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Heidelberg | Number of things to do | 66 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Guided Walk Through Historic Heidelberg](/things-to-do/self-guided-walk-through-historic-heidelberg.a49161984.activity-details): CA $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Heidelberg Tour incl. Castle entrance & Wine barrel](/things-to-do/heidelberg-tour-incl-castle-entrance-wine-barrel.a193794.activity-details)[Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt](/things-to-do/heidelberg-castle-and-city-day-tour-from-frankfurt.a46481376.activity-details)[Mannheim, guided Walking Tour: Discover Mannheim](/things-to-do/mannheim-guided-walking-tour-modern-historical-mannheim.a4728076.activity-details)[Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine](/things-to-do/heidelberg-sightseeing-boat-tour-with-mulled-wine.a49532058.activity-details)[Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights](/things-to-do/heidelberg-entertaining-guided-tour-to-old-town-highlights.a48365970.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Mannheim, guided Walking Tour: Discover Mannheim](/things-to-do/mannheim-guided-walking-tour-modern-historical-mannheim.a4728076.activity-details)[Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights](/things-to-do/heidelberg-entertaining-guided-tour-to-old-town-highlights.a48365970.activity-details)[Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen](/things-to-do/tour-through-heidelberg-in-the-footsteps-of-the-night-watchmen.a4448576.activity-details)[SEA LIFE Speyer Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/sea-life-speyer-admission-ticket.a49807260.activity-details)[Heidelberg: night watchman tour through the old town](/things-to-do/heidelberg-night-watchman-tour-through-the-old-town.a48280602.activity-details) | | With kids | [Heidelberg Tour incl. Castle entrance & Wine barrel](/things-to-do/heidelberg-tour-incl-castle-entrance-wine-barrel.a193794.activity-details)[Mannheim, guided Walking Tour: Discover Mannheim](/things-to-do/mannheim-guided-walking-tour-modern-historical-mannheim.a4728076.activity-details)[Heidelberg: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Mulled Wine](/things-to-do/heidelberg-sightseeing-boat-tour-with-mulled-wine.a49532058.activity-details)[Heidelberg: Entertaining Guided Tour to Old Town Highlights](/things-to-do/heidelberg-entertaining-guided-tour-to-old-town-highlights.a48365970.activity-details)[Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen](/things-to-do/tour-through-heidelberg-in-the-footsteps-of-the-night-watchmen.a4448576.activity-details) | ## What to do in Heidelberg --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Heidelberg ![Heidelberg Castle featuring a small town or village, heritage architecture and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107436/3523641d-39bd-47e2-9298-2e1f6b2e7750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heidelberg Castle This ruined Renaissance castle stands majestically on a hilltop and presents incredible views of the Neckar Valley from its beautiful garden. [](https://expedia.ca/Heidelberg-Castle-Heidelberg-City-Centre.d6107436.Vacation-Attraction) ![Heidelberg](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533168324/f1f620d0-8d20-4399-ab65-0aa0a2e24c5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marktplatz Go for a stroll and view the pretty heritage streetscape around Heidelberg’s traditional market square, which is anchored by an impressive Gothic church. [](https://expedia.ca/Marktplatz-Heidelberg-City-Centre.d553248621533168324.Vacation-Attraction) ![Japanische Zierkirsche](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975964027/fd0ce54b-95df-40fd-8508-b86e5bce8093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heidelberg University Hospital Though Heidelberg University Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Heidelberg while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Medical-University-Hospital-Neuenheim.d649199103338094592.Vacation-Attraction) ![University of Heidelberg Old Campus featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193824/b5a46a98-4518-4671-8c5f-375cf26835e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Heidelberg Old Campus With some of the city’s most historically and architecturally interesting sites, Germany’s oldest university forms the beating heart of the Heidelberg Altstadt. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Heidelberg-Old-Campus-Heidelberg-City-Centre.d6193824.Vacation-Attraction) ![Heidelberg Church of the Holy Spirit which includes a statue or sculpture, a fountain and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107438/7fe8144c-d489-4258-9c68-7574fee7749f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church of the Holy Spirit Enjoy superb views of Heidelberg’s Old Town from the tower of this 14th-century church, which took nearly 150 years to build. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-The-Holy-Spirit-Heidelberg-City-Centre.d6107438.Vacation-Attraction) ![Universitätsbibliothek which includes heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533168319/73066d02-ab2a-44e6-806f-e25a5d38db80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heidelberg University Library Whether you come to study, read or simply take a walk around an impressive building, the principal library of the University of Heidelberg is a fascinating place to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Heidelberg-University-Library-Heidelberg-City-Centre.d553248621533168319.Vacation-Attraction) ![Karl Theodor Bridge which includes a city, a bridge and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193890/0e3663e4-fdf8-487f-aa79-404b300a24fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Karl Theodor Bridge Heidelberg’s oldest bridge is an architecturally impressive landmark decorated with an imperious gateway, detailed sculptures and a curious monkey statue. [](https://expedia.ca/Karl-Theodor-Bridge-Neuenheim.d6193890.Vacation-Attraction) ![Neckarwiese which includes a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633861852374/0e259264-cd88-4474-a19e-b91bc0e20e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Neckarwiese Pack a picnic to have on the green lawns, try boating activities and appreciate uninterrupted views of Heidelberg’s Old Town from this riverside park. 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